James Mitchell was eased in to action as a rookie, but new Lions tight ends coach Steve Heiden sees real potential for 2023. The Detroit Lions drafted tight end James Mitchell in the fifth round of the 2022 draft (No. 177 overall) knowing they would not rush him into action coming off a torn ACL early in […] New Lions tight ends coach has high hopes for James Mitchell in his … [Read more...] about New Lions tight ends coach has high hopes for James Mitchell in his second season
5 more Detroit Lions players who could be traded before the draft
After sending Jeff Okudah to the Falcons, here are five more players the Detroit Lions could trade before the 2023 NFL Draft. Rather than carry him as depth even into the start of offseason work, the Detroit Lions traded cornerback Jeff Okudah to the Atlanta Falcons for a fifth-round pick later this month this week. […] 5 more Detroit Lions players who could be traded before … [Read more...] about 5 more Detroit Lions players who could be traded before the draft
Lions head coach Dan Campbell plainly explains why Jeff Okudah was traded
The move was ultimately not a surprise, but Lions head coach Dan Campbell very plainly and directly explained why Jeff Okudah was traded. The writing was put on the wall with what the Detroit Lions did in free agency to bolster their secondary. Having a looming decision on an $11.5 million fifth-year option for next […] Lions head coach Dan Campbell plainly explains why Jeff … [Read more...] about Lions head coach Dan Campbell plainly explains why Jeff Okudah was traded
Detroit Lions have top-30 visit scheduled with massive defensive tackle
Surely in the market for interior defensive line help in the draft, the Detroit Lions have had Baylor defensive tackle Siaki Ika in for a pre-draft visit. The Detroit Lions had an improved defense in line with their 8-2 finish last season. Improvement against the run was notable, outside of Christmas Eve against the Carolina […] Detroit Lions have top-30 visit scheduled with … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions have top-30 visit scheduled with massive defensive tackle
Should the Detroit Lions go ‘YOLO’ and add another veteran to the secondary?
The Detroit Lions seem fairly well set in the secondary now, but could they still add another notable free agent to the mix? Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes recognized his team’s biggest need in free agency, and he attacked it agressively. Cornerbacks Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley were added early, and the first week […] Should the Detroit Lions go ‘YOLO’ and … [Read more...] about Should the Detroit Lions go ‘YOLO’ and add another veteran to the secondary?