NFL offseasons occasionally feature teams running into CBA-driven trouble due to overly physical workouts. This year, the Lions have run afoul of the league’s policy on OTA contact. The defending NFC North champions revealed the NFL and NFLPA informed them of a late-May OTA violation. The team conducted at least one workout deemed too physical for the offseason setting. Per … [Read more...] about Lions Docked OTA Session
11 Teams Gain Cap Space From Post-June 1 Cuts
Early June no longer means a mid-offseason update to the free agent market, as teams can designate players as post-June 1 cuts months in advance of that date. But June 2 does bring an annually important date in terms of finances. This year, 11 teams will see their cap-space figures expand thanks to post-June 1 release designations. One other club — the Broncos — used a … [Read more...] about 11 Teams Gain Cap Space From Post-June 1 Cuts
Lions Sign Second-Round CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
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