Za’Darius Smith only played in Detroit for two months last season, but he quickly bought into Dan Campbell‘s culture and is seeking a return to the Lions in 2025. “We both know where I want to be,” said Smith at the BET Awards on Monday (via USA Today’s Tyler Dragon). “Hopefully I can get back to Detroit because the coaching staff and everybody in the front office are … [Read more...] about Za’Darius Smith Wants To Return To Lions
NFL Minor Transactions: 6/5/25
Today’s minor moves: Denver Broncos Waived from IR: TE Cole Fotheringham Detroit Lions Reverted to IR: CB Divaad Wilson Jacksonville Jaguars Reverted to IR: OL Cooper Hodges Pittsburgh Steelers Released: DB Joshuah Bledsoe With the Steelers adding S Quindell Johnson yesterday, the team ended up moving on from one of their other defensive backs. The choice was Bledsoe, a … [Read more...] about NFL Minor Transactions: 6/5/25
Minor NFL Transactions: 6/4/25
Today’s minor moves across the NFL: Cleveland Browns Signed: WR Jaelen Gill Waived: K Andre Szmyt Denver Broncos Reverted to IR: TE Cole Fotheringham Detroit Lions Waived (with injury designation): CB Divaad Wilson Jacksonville Jaguars Waived (with failed physical designation): G Cooper Hodges Miami Dolphins Signed: DT Ben Stille Philadelphia Eagles Signed: WR Ife … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 6/4/25
Minor NFL Transactions: 6/2/25
Today’s minor moves, including a handful of recent retirements that were made official: Atlanta Falcons Signed: S Josh Thompson Waived: CB Benny Sapp Baltimore Ravens Placed on reserve-retired list: DT Michael Pierce (story) Detroit Lions Signed: CB Divaad Wilson Waived/injured: CB Gavin Holmes Green Bay Packers Waived/injured: WR Jadon Janke Waived from IR: DL Jeremiah … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 6/2/25
Lions C Frank Ragnow Retires
Frank Ragnow‘s playing days have come to an end. The Pro Bowl center has informed the Lions he plans to retire, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Ragnow was away from the team during OTAs, but not as a result of a contract dispute. Instead, the 29-year-old was contemplating his options while weighing the possibility of continuing his career against the numerous injuries he … [Read more...] about Lions C Frank Ragnow Retires