Notes: Polynesian Football Pride featuring Lions’ star Penei Sewell

Fox Sports Films is releasing, “Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride,” featuring Lions’ star right tackle Penei Sewell.

If you are a Detroit Lions fan or simply a fan of the game of football, you may want to be near a TV this afternoon. Premiering today, Sunday, April 20th at 2 PM ET, Fox presents, “Culture of Winning: Polynesian Football Pride.”

The project was executive produced by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and features other stars such as Los Angeles Rams ’ wide receiver Puka Nacua, 2025 NFL Draft prospect Jonah Savaiinaea, high school prospect Chris Henry Jr, and of course, Lions’ All-Pro tackle Penei Sewell.

“I’m proud to share insight on what makes our Polynesian culture so special,” said Tagovailoa. “We have a rich heritage of success in football. I’m grateful for the legends who paved the way, inspiring us current NFL players to believe our dreams were possible, and humbled to help mentor and inspire the next wave of Polynesian stars in the sport. I hope football fans will find it inspirational.”

Since we are still in the early stages of the NFL offseason, I am really excited for what should be some awesome football-related content. You can read the entire press release for the film from Fox Sports right here .

And now, onto the rest of today’s notes:

• Looking for more of an explanation on Erik Schlitt’s GRIT Index? We have you covered over on the Pride of Detroit Youtube channel .

• Ryan McFadden of ESPN wrote a story about Las Vegas Raiders’ general manager John Spytek, and how his internship with the Lions helped set him up for where he is now.

• Lions’ quarterback Jared Goff loves those in-breakers between the numbers.

• Poetry and Lions football—a perfect match.

• Eric Woodyard of ESPN wrote about how Lions’ general manager Brad Holmes is willing to move around in the draft to ensure he gets his guy.
• Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com sat down with Lions director of College Scouting, Brian Hudspeth, for a pre-draft conversation.