The 2024 Lions offseason has been defined in large part by big-ticket extensions handed out on the offensive side of the ball. Quarterback Jared Goff, receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and right tackle Penei Sewell all signed deals which will keep them in Detroit for the foreseeable future. Several other candidates for extensions remain, though. Among those is Alim McNeill, who has … [Read more...] about DT Alim McNeill On Lions’ Extension Radar; No Deal Imminent
The NFL’s Longest-Tenured Head Coaches
Following 2023’s five-team coaching carousel, this offseason featured a quarter of the jobs becoming available. One HC-needy team (New England) did not put its position on the market, promoting Jerod Mayo, but the rest did. The Patriots’ decision also produced the first shakeup among the league’s longest-tenured head coach list since 2013. Since the Eagles fired Andy Reid, Bill … [Read more...] about The NFL’s Longest-Tenured Head Coaches
Lions DT D.J. Reader Likely To Miss Time During Training Camp
The Lions made a considerable addition to their defensive interior during free agency with the signing of D.J. Reader. The veteran defensive tackle is continuing to recover from his second career quad tear, though, and it could very well lead to missed time once training camp opens. Reader is expected to be sidelined when camp begins later this month, as noted by Dave Birkett … [Read more...] about Lions DT D.J. Reader Likely To Miss Time During Training Camp
NFC North Front Office Updates: Vikings, Lions, Packers
The Vikings announced a number of hires to their scouting staff in recent weeks. As general manager continues to find the path to draft success in the NFL, he is enlisting the help of these new additions to achieve the best possible results. Before getting to the new hires, Minnesota promoted Sam DeLuca to director of pro personnel, according to Neil Stratton of … [Read more...] about NFC North Front Office Updates: Vikings, Lions, Packers
NFL Contract Details: Slayton, Fornadel, Bates, Hand
Here are some details on recent contracts reached around the NFL: Darius Slayton, WR (Giants): Two years, $12MM. We already covered the Giants’ new contract with Slayton containing added incentives and its impact on the team’s salary cap. Thanks to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, we finally have details on what those incentives will be. Like his incentives from the 2023 season, … [Read more...] about NFL Contract Details: Slayton, Fornadel, Bates, Hand