A trade rental in the wake of what turned out to be a season-ending Aidan Hutchinson injury, Za’Darius Smith made some notable contributions for a depleted Lions team. Detroit, however, released the veteran edge rusher prior to a $7MM option bonus kicking in. This marked the second time an NFC North team had made Smith a cap casualty in four years, as the Packers made the same … [Read more...] about Lions Remain In Contact With Za’Darius Smith; Reunion On Radar
NFC North Notes: Watson, Lions, Vikings
An ill-timed ACL tear could prove costly for Christian Watson. Not only is the Packers wide receiver entering a contract year, his injury occurring in January has been expected to keep him off the field into next season. A tentative timetable has emerged, with The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman pointing to a likelihood of at least a half-season absence taking place. Brian Gutekunst … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Watson, Lions, Vikings
Lions Want To Extend Aidan Hutchinson, Kerby Joseph
The Lions hit on two defensive playmakers in the 2022 draft, selecting edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson with the second overall pick and safety Kerby Joseph in the third round. Both players are extension-eligible as they enter the fourth year of their rookie contracts, and Detroit is determined to lock them down for the long-term. Neither will be cheap. Hutchinson racked up 7.5 … [Read more...] about Lions Want To Extend Aidan Hutchinson, Kerby Joseph
DL John Cominsky Retires
John Cominsky was unavailable due to injury throughout the 2024 campaign, and he will not be back on the field in the future. The veteran defensive lineman announced his retirement on Monday. “After six years in the NFL, I am officially medically retiring,” Cominsky’s announcement reads in part. “I am proud of the career I had, but have accumulated a combination of injuries … [Read more...] about DL John Cominsky Retires
Lions Likely To Exercise WR Jameson Williams’ Fifth-Year Option
Jameson Williams‘ time with the Lions has seen a number of ups and downs to date. A decision will need to made regarding his 2026 fifth-year option this spring, and the team is leaning toward picking it up. “Look, it’s heading that way that we are most likely gonna be doing that,” Lions general manager Brad Holmes said Monday at the league meetings (via ESPN’s Eric … [Read more...] about Lions Likely To Exercise WR Jameson Williams’ Fifth-Year Option