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Lions Waive Riley Patterson, Activate Hendon Hooker From Reserve/NFI List

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In his second stint with the Lions, Riley Patterson served as the team’s kicker for 13 games this season. The offseason trade acquisition made more than 88% of his field goal attempts, but the Lions are still moving on once again. The Lions waived Patterson on Tuesday. This clears the path for Michael Badgley to take over. An internal competition will lead to Detroit making a … [Read more...] about Lions Waive Riley Patterson, Activate Hendon Hooker From Reserve/NFI List

Poll: Which Team Will Claim NFC’s No. 1 Seed?

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Given the NFL’s recent switch to a seven-team playoff format, claiming the No. 1 seed in each conference (and with it the lone bye in the wild-card round) carries particular significance. In the case of the NFC, a shortlist of teams will compete for the top spot over the final four weeks of the season. Three of them – the 49ers, Cowboys and Eagles – entered Sunday at 10-3, … [Read more...] about Poll: Which Team Will Claim NFC’s No. 1 Seed?

Teddy Bridgewater Plans To Retire After 2023 Season

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Teddy Bridgewater is planning on calling it a career following the 2023 campaign. In a conversation with Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the veteran quarterback revealed that he plans to retire following the season. Bridgewater admitted that he almost retired following a difficult 2022 campaign, but Dan Campbell convinced him to come to Detroit and serve as Jared Goff‘s … [Read more...] about Teddy Bridgewater Plans To Retire After 2023 Season

Lions S C.J. Gardner-Johnson Receives Medical Clearance

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C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week 2, altering his chance to impress this season and command a more lucrative deal for the 2024 season. Months later, the Lions safety has a chance to come back. Rumored to not be shutting down his effort to play again this season, the fifth-year DB is indeed moving close to a return. Gardner-Johnson received medical … [Read more...] about Lions S C.J. Gardner-Johnson Receives Medical Clearance