Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is on the books for the first time in his NFL career. The Lions announced on Friday that he has inked his rookie contract. The hosts of the 2024 NFL draft showed a willingness to double-dip at the cornerback spot with their first two selections. After adding Terrion Arnold on Day 1, the Lions selected Rakestraw at the No. 61 spot. Both players will have a … [Read more...] about Lions Sign Second-Round CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
Ben Johnson Addresses Decision To Stay With Lions
For a second straight offseason, Ben Johnson exited the coaching carousel to keep his offensive coordinator post in Detroit. After being viewed as the leader for the Panthers’ HC job in 2023, Johnson had been in position as the frontrunner to replace Ron Rivera with the Commanders. Shortly after the NFC championship game, Commanders brass received word — while en route to … [Read more...] about Ben Johnson Addresses Decision To Stay With Lions
Lions Looking Into Options At Kicker
Since the departure of Matt Prater following the 2020 NFL season, the Lions have struggled to find constancy at the placekicking position. Twice, Michael Badgley has come to their rescue with admirable results, and though he’s set to return in 2024, that hasn’t stopped Detroit from examining all its options. Badgley first helped out the Lions in 2022, signing with the team’s … [Read more...] about Lions Looking Into Options At Kicker
The Biggest Wide Receiver Contract In Each Team’s History
This offseason has brought changes to the wide receiver market, but a host of wideouts chosen early in the 2020 draft have taken center stage. Additional raises to the WR market’s ceiling are likely on tap, with the Vikings (Justin Jefferson) and Cowboys (CeeDee Lamb) employing a pass catcher due a monster raise. Most NFL teams have authorized a big-ticket (by today’s … [Read more...] about The Biggest Wide Receiver Contract In Each Team’s History
Minor NFL Transactions: 5/16/24
Here are Thursday’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Waived: WR De’Angelo Hardy Cleveland Browns Waived/failed physical: OL Kellen Diesch Detroit Lions Signed: TE Sean McKeon Waived: TE Isaac Rex A former Cowboys UDFA, McKeon spent the past four seasons in Dallas. He worked as a backup to the likes of Dalton Schultz and Jake Ferguson in that span. Used more as a run blocker, … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 5/16/24