Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images Looking at several Detroit Lions players who improved their roster chances after solid games against the Los Angeles Chargers. While the Detroit Lions’ overall performance against the Los Angeles Chargers was terrible on so many levels, team success is not very important in the preseason. These games are focused more on the … [Read more...] about Open thread: Which Lions player helped their roster chances most vs. Chargers?
Detroit Lions sign veteran offensive tackle
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images The Detroit Lions added an offensive tackle, raising questions about Dan Skipper’s injury situation. On Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Lions announced that they have signed offensive tackle Justin Herron. In order to make room for Herron, the Lions have waived defensive tackle Raequan Williams Herron was a sixth-round pick for the … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions sign veteran offensive tackle
Brian Branch contract projection: Lions may want to extend safety right after 2025 season
Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images With a slew of safeties looking for new contracts in the next 12 months, the Lions may want to hammer out a deal with Branch right after the 2025 season. The Detroit Lions may have the best safety tandem in the NFL with Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, who both enjoyed stellar 2024 seasons. Joseph led the NFL with nine interceptions, while … [Read more...] about Brian Branch contract projection: Lions may want to extend safety right after 2025 season
Film breakdown: All 11 Hendon Hooker dropbacks vs. Chargers
Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Breaking down every passing opportunity from Hendon Hooker in the Lions’ preseason opener. One of the biggest storylines from the Detroit Lions’ preseason opener was the disappointing play from the backup quarterbacks. When it comes to third-year passer Hendon Hooker, there was an expectation—based on gained experience and training camp … [Read more...] about Film breakdown: All 11 Hendon Hooker dropbacks vs. Chargers
Open thread: What was the biggest surprise from the Lions’ preseason opener?
Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images A look at two of the biggest surprises from the Detroit Lions’ preseason loss to the Chargers. Thursday night was a big reminder that there’s a pretty significant difference between practice and a game. For much of training camp, the Detroit Lions seemed like they were humming along nicely. We didn’t see a ton of mental errors, … [Read more...] about Open thread: What was the biggest surprise from the Lions’ preseason opener?