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
Lions’ John Morton Hire, Kelvin Sheppard Promotion Driven By Continuity Concerns
After three consecutive winning seasons and two straight NFC North titles, and after coming heart-wrenchingly close to a Super Bowl appearance at the end of the 2023 campaign, the Lions have had to come to grips with the reality that other successful franchises face: a brain drain. On the heels of its 15-2 showing in 2024, Detroit lost offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and … [Read more...] about Lions’ John Morton Hire, Kelvin Sheppard Promotion Driven By Continuity Concerns
2025 NFL Trades
The modern NFL features four clear trade windows. While the Cowboys and Steelers’ George Pickens swap showed moves can be made at other points on the NFL calendar, early March, the draft, the 53-man roster-setting date and the November deadline reside as the primary points trades occur around the league. On that note, it is a good time to check in on what has transpired on the … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Trades
Lions, LB Zach Cunningham Agree To Deal
One day before the start of their OTAs, the Lions have brought in depth at the linebacker spot. Zach Cunningham has agreed to a deal with Detroit, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. A longtime starter with the Texans, Cunningham spent four-plus years in Houston to begin his career. The former second-rounder led the NFL with 164 tackles in 2020, but midway through the … [Read more...] about Lions, LB Zach Cunningham Agree To Deal