Pride Of Detroit - All PostsA Detroit Lions blog by Lions fans, for Lions fans.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/51601/pod-fav.png2024-03-28T08:00:00-04:00http://www.prideofdetroit.com/rss/current/2024-03-28T08:00:00-04:002024-03-28T08:00:00-04:00Notes: Former All-Pro RB says Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs is next up
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<p>Former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson continues to hype up Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs.</p> <p id="27kc5Y">For those of you who can’t remember or were too young back then, let me tell you a little bit about former All-Pro running back Chris Johnson, and how he altered the mode of the every-down back. </p>
<p id="82r72S">Back in the day, if you weren’t at least 220 pounds, you could pretty much forget about being a lead-back in the NFL. In that era, teams were handing the ball off to their featured back 20-plus times on a routine basis. Then Johnson came along and set the league on fire. Ultra-rare speed and shiftiness combined with some really underrated toughness quickly made Johnson one of the best players in the entire league. </p>
<p id="B9MAkG">Recently Johnson was on the ‘Behind the Mask Podcast’ where he talked about his trailblazing career, as well as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ReZ2zk9phfc">why he believes that Detroit Lions’ star running back Jahmyr Gibbs is next up. </a></p>
<p id="cimqZX">“He cold,” said Johnson of Gibbs. “That boy cold. Before he even got drafted, I had said that he is the best running back in that draft class. He’s gonna go crazy, and man, I know one thing—if Detroit was smart, he would be their every down back.” </p>
<p id="1nivPt"><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/11/8/23953132/former-all-pro-rb-says-aint-nobody-like-lions-rb-jahmyr-gibbs-detroit-running-back-rookie">And this isn’t even the first time Johnson has gone out of his way to talk up Gibbs. </a></p>
<p id="9WH6om">Listen. I love Lions running back David Montgomery. Tough, powerfully-built backs who can run through a defender’s face will always have a special place in my heart. </p>
<p id="zInBdx">With that said, I cannot disagree with CJ2K. Montgomery will still get his touches, especially considering the Lions will want to keep Gibbs healthy for another playoff push in 2024. Gibbs is just too special with the ball in his hands to have it any other way. </p>
<p id="hKK1jm">You can watch the entire episode where <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azfJhBixvEM">Johnson sat down with hosts Takeo Spikes and Tutan Reyes here.</a></p>
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<p id="KRcHnz">And now, onto the rest of today’s notes:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I don’t want y’all to feel like I’m trolling.. but I Think About Detroit Everyday. I Can’t Wait. This Really God’s Plan. We gone do some Special ♂️ <a href="https://t.co/WJU67x7yUp">https://t.co/WJU67x7yUp</a></p>— Amik Robertson (@_YoungTruth7) <a href="https://twitter.com/_YoungTruth7/status/1772736769504534697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2024</a>
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<ul><li id="wQke60">Former Lions trainer Dean Kleinschmidt received the Award of Excellence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. </li></ul>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to longtime <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFL</a> athletic trainer Dean Kleinschmidt on receiving the Award of Excellence from the <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballHOF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ProFootballHOF</a>! <br><br>Dean was the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lions</a>’ head athletic trainer from 2007-14 before retiring from his career as an NFL athletic trainer that spanned more than 40 years. <a href="https://t.co/O0ffUcfnPA">pic.twitter.com/O0ffUcfnPA</a></p>— Detroit Lions (@Lions) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1773135371578064913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2024</a>
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<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/03/27/detroit-lions-a-free-agent-destination-thanks-to-dan-campbell/73123384007/">Detroit is a destination? Someone pinch me.</a> </li></ul>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike Tannenbaum: Detroit Lions 'a destination place' because of Dan Campbell <a href="https://t.co/N301em4jjl">https://t.co/N301em4jjl</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/freep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@freep</a></p>— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) <a href="https://twitter.com/davebirkett/status/1773105729261490488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2024</a>
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<a href="https://t.co/XK5jCVjEQ8">Justin Rogers of The Detroit News wrote a cool profile of a less-known member of the Lions’ front office</a>: senior director of football administration Brandon Sosna.</li></ul>
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<ul><li id="ZHFKyH">The Sun God is a god for a reason after all. </li></ul>
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<p lang="fr" dir="ltr">DC on <a href="https://twitter.com/amonra_stbrown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@amonra_stbrown</a> <a href="https://t.co/mURyy9Spai">pic.twitter.com/mURyy9Spai</a></p>— Detroit Lions (@Lions) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1773063186675302870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2024</a>
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<ul><li id="3rIygm">Kyle Meinke of MLive takes a look at the <a href="https://t.co/vrMNW9Qxyr">different verbiage about the cornerback position from Lions coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes. </a>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/28/24114394/detroit-lions-news-chris-johnson-detroit-lions-jahmyr-gibbs-star-next-upMorgan Cannon2024-03-28T06:00:00-04:002024-03-28T06:00:00-04:00Open thread: Is wide receiver a major need for the Detroit Lions?
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<p>Now that Josh Reynolds is headed to Denver, how big of a need is WR for the Detroit Lions? </p> <p id="OKNH3j">On Wednesday, news broke that former <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> wide receiver Josh Reynolds is signing a two-year deal with the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com">Denver Broncos</a> worth up to $14 million. According to general manager Brad Holmes, it’s the first and only loss the Lions took in free agency for a player that they were prioritizing to bring back. </p>
<p id="DGsh90">“Josh Reynolds, he’s one that was part of the original plans,” Holmes said Tuesday, a day before Reynolds landed in Denver. “Still having dialogue, we’ll just kind of see where that goes. But that’s really the only one that’s still out there who was in the original plans.”</p>
<p id="OPWZvt">The Lions aren’t exactly hurting when it comes to bodies at the wide receiver position. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams are now the expected starters, with Donovan Peoples-Jones, Kalif Raymond, and Antoine Green expected to be the primary backups. Even beyond that, they have some players with some game experience in Tom Kennedy and Maurice Alexander. </p>
<p id="hINTen">But, if we’re being honest, the Lions top talent could use an upgrade. Jameson Williams still has a <em>lot</em> to prove, Peoples-Jones only has a single season with more than 35 catches, and Detroit still doesn’t have a proven, big-bodied receiver to take advantage of smaller corners in the red zone. Yes, having a stud like Sam LaPorta at tight end and a receiving back like Jahmyr Gibbs helps, but like many of Lions positions, there’s room for improvement on the roster.</p>
<p id="iIQaX1">So today’s Question of the Day is: </p>
<h3 id="f1Wax7">How big of a need is wide receiver? </h3>
<p id="25tWE1"><strong>My answer: </strong>I would probably put it at a 5 out of 10. Detroit should absolutely add some competition there, but I don’t think he needs to be the team’s highest priority. In fact, I think depth at safety, guard, and tackle are higher priorities right now. </p>
<p id="nbOx4p">That said, when taking a long-term look at the Lions’ roster, it certainly would make sense to invest in the receiver position in the draft. While St. Brown is likely getting an extension this offseason, only Green is currently signed beyond 2025. </p>
<p id="f4e92E">But I don’t think the need is so pressing that Brad Holmes would move off of his “best player available” approach—I don’t think if it was a pressing need he’d move off that strategy, either. So if you’re thinking, “the Lions <em>need</em> to draft a receiver this year,” I think you’re looking at this situation incorrectly. The draft does have a lot of intriguing receiver options, but Detroit won’t draft him unless he’s the <em>right</em> receiver and their top prospect when they’re on the board. </p>
<p id="Yk4STT">Detroit has done an excellent job filling all of their primary needs, and I think that’s true at wide receiver, as well. </p>
<p id="WCiY2T">What do you think? Vote in the poll below and scroll to the bottom of the page to explain your answer in the comment section. </p>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/28/24113993/wide-receiver-major-need-detroit-lions-josh-reynoldsJeremy Reisman2024-03-27T17:48:12-04:002024-03-27T17:48:12-04:00Detroit Lions re-sign veteran quarterback
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<p>The Detroit Lions are bringing back veteran backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld. </p> <p id="CaA1RJ">The <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> announced on Wednesday evening they have re-signed veteran quarterback Nate Sudfeld. Contract terms were not immediately available. </p>
<p id="WALQXw">Sudfeld entered 2023 as the expected backup quarterback before the Lions made two significant moves at the position. First, they drafted Hendon Hooker in the third round of the 2023 <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>, and then they signed veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to serve as the backup quarterback and mentor. </p>
<p id="eG6K2R">Sudfeld entered training camp with all signs pointing to him being the third-string quarterback (with Hooker on the Non-Football Injury list). The question was whether he would end up making the 53-man roster or spend the season on the practice squad. Unfortunately, the answer was neither, as Sudfeld tore his ACL in the preseason finale, moved to injured reserve, and missed the entire season. </p>
<p id="velNQX">With Jared Goff back, and Hooker expected to assume the backup job, Sudfeld returns with the important role as a valuable veteran to be a sounding board. In the past, Goff has spoken about Sudfeld’s importance in that role. </p>
<p id="xO9q8v">“Nate’s been awesome,” Goff said last August. “His demeanor on the sideline with me has been awesome. He’s been extremely helpful, and I know he’s been ready to play if his number is called.”</p>
<p id="c07vV3">Since entering the league in 2016 as a sixth-round pick for the <a href="https://www.hogshaven.com/">Washington Commanders</a>, Sudfeld has made just six game appearances. In those games, he’s completed 25-of-37 passes for 188 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. </p>
<p id="tUyUlz">One important thing to keep in mind regarding Sudfeld is the new emergency quarterback rule that passed at the owners meetings this week. The new rule states that teams can elevate an emergency quarterback from the practice squad an unlimited amount of times during the season. That could very well be the role that Sudfeld plays this year. </p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/27/24114007/detroit-lions-re-sign-veteran-quarterback-nate-sudfeldJeremy Reisman2024-03-27T13:56:50-04:002024-03-27T13:56:50-04:00Lions free agency news, rumor tracker: Targets, signings, more
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<p>Tracking every piece of news and rumor surrounding the Detroit Lions and 2024 free agency. </p> <p id="b82tG3">The negotiating period of free agency is just hours away, with teams allowed to negotiate (through agents) with players set to become unrestricted free agents starting on Monday at Noon ET. At that time, teams are permitted to come to terms with an agreed contract that will only become official when the new league year starts on Wednesday, March 13. We’ll undoubtedly see some reported deals on Monday, and that includes a <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> team that is likely to be somewhat active in free agency.</p>
<p id="3IlYHt">When deals are agreed to or officially signed, we’ll notate it in our <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/26/24080990/2024-detroit-lions-free-agency-offseason-tracker-latest-signings-trades">2024 Detroit Lions offseason tracker</a>. But there were also be news and rumors along the way. In fact, we’ve already heard the Lions connected to a few players. This post will serve as a collection of those news pieces. We’ll track which players the Lions are interested in and where they eventually end up. We’ll do the same with Lions free agents, if there are multiple teams interested in their services.</p>
<p id="orn6Ci">In short, we’re going to have all the comprehensive free agency coverage you could possibly need. </p>
<p id="MHzrV3"><em>One small note: While this is a rumor tracker, we will only be documenting rumors from sources we personally trust.</em></p>
<p id="Imu6sj">Here’s a look at all the current Lions free agency news and rumors: </p>
<h3 id="LImNGL"><strong>Lions WR Josh Reynolds — Signing with Bronocs</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 27: </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/27/24113709/nfl-free-agency-lions-josh-reynolds-signing-denver-broncos">Reynolds is signing with Broncos on a two-year deal worth “up to” $14M</a>
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<strong>March 26: </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/26/24112489/detroit-lions-want-re-sign-josh-reynolds-nfl-free-agency">Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell both want Reynolds back in Detroit</a>
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<strong>March 21: </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/21/24108006/nfl-free-agency-former-lions-wr-josh-reynolds-to-visit-baltimore-ravens">Reynolds is visiting the Ravens on Friday, per Adam Schefter</a>
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<h3 id="EQoQDf"><strong>Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed — Traded to the Titans</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 22:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1771369568109273229">The Titans have traded with the Chiefs to acquire Sneed</a>, per Adam Schefter</li>
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<strong>March 22</strong>: <a href="https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1771374117343703399">Snead’s new contract is $19 M per season, $55 M guaranteed</a>, per Jordan Schultz</li>
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<strong>March 3: </strong>Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/3/24089214/detroit-lions-free-agency-rumors-news-jonah-jackson-amon-ra-st-brown-cornerback-sneed">the Lions are “in the mix” to trade for the CB.</a>
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<h3 id="eGgInu"><strong>Lions OT Matt Nelson — Signed with the Giants</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 21</strong>: <a href="https://twitter.com/giants/status/1770980053054091671?s=46">The New Giants announced that they have signed OT Matt Nelson</a>
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<h3 id="zmcZYJ"><strong>Lions CB Cameron Sutton — Released</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 21: </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/21/24108029/detroit-lions-release-cam-sutton-warrant-arrest">Lions released Sutton after domestic battery allegations</a>
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<strong>March 21</strong>: <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/21/24108084/examining-the-salary-cap-impact-of-the-lions-releasing-cam-sutton">Updating the salary cap implications following Sutton’s release</a>
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<strong>Ravens RG Kevin Zeitler — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24105342/report-detroit-lions-sign-kevin-zeitler-one-year-deal"><strong>Signed with the Lions</strong></a>
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<strong>March 18</strong>: <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24105342/report-detroit-lions-sign-kevin-zeitler-one-year-deal">Zeitler is signing a 1-year deal with the Lions, per Adam Schefter</a>
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<h3 id="JG5cCt"><strong>Texans CB Tavierre Thomas — Signed with Bucs</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 18: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/aaronwilson_nfl/status/1769814298623172928?s=46&t=aDn8YLmJqEb0b8r0yOBaPw">Thomas is signing with the Buccaneers, per Aaron Wilson</a>
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<strong>March 16:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1769022591480553767">Thomas will also take a visit with the Buccaneers, per Jeremy Fowler</a>
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<strong>March 15</strong>: <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/15/24101896/detroit-lions-hosting-free-agent-cornerback-tavierre-thomas">Thomas will be visiting the Lions, per Aaron Wilson</a>
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<strong>Lions WR Donovan Peoples-Jones - </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/16/24103292/report-detroit-lions-re-signing-donovan-peoples-jones"><strong>Re-signing</strong></a>
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<strong>March 16</strong>: the <a href="https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1769071232165544227">Lions and Peoples-Jones reportedly agree on a 1-year contract</a> </li></ul>
<h3 id="aJ6kBf"><strong>Lions NB Chase Lucas - Signed with the 49ers</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 15: </strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/erikschlitt/status/1768683900086181904"><strong>Chase Lucas is signing with the San Francisco 49ers</strong></a>
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<strong>March 14</strong>: <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1768116267477585930">Lions are interested in bringing Chase Lucas back</a>, per Aaron Wilson</li>
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<strong>Lions LS Scott Daly — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/15/24101873/detroit-lions-re-sign-long-snapper-scott-daly-free-agency"><strong>Signing with Lions</strong></a><strong> </strong>
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<strong>March 15: </strong>Lions re-signed Scott Daly (terms unknown) </li></ul>
<h3 id="dq9r8q"><strong>Lions DT Benito Jones — Signing with Dolphins</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 14 — </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/DMRussini/status/1768363318450729348">Jones signing with Dolphins, per Dianna Russini </a>
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<strong>Bengals DT DJ Reader — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/14/24101137/detroit-lions-signing-dj-reader-2-year-deal-nfl-free-agency"><strong>Signing with the Lions</strong></a>
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<strong>March 14 — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/14/24101137/detroit-lions-signing-dj-reader-2-year-deal-nfl-free-agency">Reader and the Lions have reached a 2-year agreement</a>
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<strong>March 13: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1768065130737111542">Reader is reportedly on a plane Wednesday night to Detroit</a>, per Jeremy Fowler </li>
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<strong>March 12:</strong> Lions will host DJ Reader on a visit Thursday, <a href="https://x.com/schultz_report/status/1767743839081578777?s=46&t=aDn8YLmJqEb0b8r0yOBaPw">per multiple reports</a>
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<strong>March 11: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/status/1767301721557229927">Lions among 3 teams with “strong interest” in DJ Reader</a> (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097862/detroit-lions-free-agency-rumors-interest-dj-reader">Our Story</a>)</li>
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<h3 id="92EjRX"><strong>49ers DT Arik Armstead — Signing with the Jaguars</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 14: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1768367849540583684">Signing with the Jaguars, per Ian Rapoport</a>
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<strong>March 13: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1767955547905491452">Lions reportedly have interest in Armstead</a>, who is expected to be released by 49ers on Wednesday, per Aaron Wilson. Texans and Bengals also interested.</li>
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<h3 id="4AAv0X"><strong>Lions LB Anthony Pittman — Signing with Commanders</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 14: </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/14/24100701/detroit-lions-lose-linebacker-anthony-pittman-to-free-agency-washington-commanders">LB Anthony Pittman has agreed to a 1-year deal with Washington</a>, per Tom Pelissero</li></ul>
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<strong>Lions’ DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24099080/nfl-free-agency-c-j-gardner-johnson-signing-eagles-detroit-lions-contract"><strong>Will sign with the Eagles</strong></a><strong> </strong>
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<strong>March 12:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767690237428330665">Tom Pelissero is reporting that Gardner-Johnson will sign with the Eagles</a>
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<strong>March 11: </strong>Eagles have “a lot of interest” in bringing back Gardner-Johnson, <a href="https://twitter.com/RealDGunn/status/1767360386724991423">per Eagles reporter Derrick Gunn</a>
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<h3 id="C3oJvw"><strong>Raiders CB Amik Robertson — Signing 2-year deal with Lions</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 12: </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24098727/nfl-free-agency-news-detroit-lions-signing-amik-robertson-cb-raiders">Lions reportedly agree to two-year, $9.25M deal with Robertson</a>
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<h3 id="swzCLV"><strong>Bucs CB Carlton Davis - Lions will acquire via trade</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 11: </strong>Per Tom Pelissero: <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097901/detroit-lions-trade-buccaneers-cb-carlton-davis-free-agency-news">Lions agree to terms with Tampa Bay Buccaneers to trade for cornerback Carlton Davis</a>
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<h3 id="2JGWPV"><strong>Vikings EDGE Marcus Davenport - Lions will sign to a 1-year deal</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 11: </strong>Per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo: <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1767308509534646754">Lions agree to terms with Marcus Davenport on one-year deal</a> (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097892/detroit-lions-free-agency-marcus-davenport-defensive-end">Our Story</a>)</li></ul>
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<strong>Lions G Jonah Jackson — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097526/detroit-lions-free-agency-jonah-jackson-signing-los-angeles-rams"><strong>Signing with Rams</strong></a>
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<li id="O7cMOD">
<strong>March 11:</strong> Per Mike Garafolo: <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1767248844792680810">Jackson to the Rams on a 3-year $51M deal</a>
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<strong>March 3:</strong> Per Fowler, <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/3/24089214/detroit-lions-free-agency-rumors-news-jonah-jackson-amon-ra-st-brown-cornerback-sneed">Jackson could see a contract worth “$16 million or more”</a>
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<h3 id="ry148J"><strong>Dolphins DT Christian Wilkins — Signing with Raiders</strong></h3>
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<li id="u1Xy7y">
<strong>March 11: Per Ian Rapoport, </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767239925072576633"><strong>Wilkins is signing a four-year, $110M deal with Raiders</strong></a>.</li>
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<strong>March 11: </strong>Per Dianna Russini, <a href="https://twitter.com/DMRussini/status/1767219711131988305">Wilkins is a top target for the Lions, Vikings, Browns, and Texans</a>. </li>
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<strong>March 10: </strong>Per ESPN’s Dan Graziano, <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/10/24096177/nfl-free-agency-rumor-detroit-lions-christian-wilkins-contender">the Lions are looking to upgrade the DT position and could be in play for Wilkins.</a>
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<h3 id="wsxEvx"><strong>Lions G Graham Glasgow — Re-signing with Lions</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 11: </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097082/nfl-free-agency-detroit-lions-re-signing-graham-glasgow-3-years">Lions re-signing Glasgow to a three-year deal. </a>
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<strong>March 8: </strong>Per Lions Wire and Washington Post, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/07/free-agency-storylines-nfl/">the Browns are exploring a trade at cornerback</a>, and Lions Wire’s <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffRisdon/status/1766129560674840941">Jeff Risdon believes the Lions have made a call about Newsome</a>. </li></ul>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097063/2024-detroit-lions-free-agency-news-rumor-trackerJeremy ReismanErik Schlitt2024-03-27T13:54:50-04:002024-03-27T13:54:50-04:002024 Lions free agency, offseason tracker: Latest signings, trades
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<p>A live-updating post on all the Detroit Lions’ 2024 offseason moves: trades, signings, cuts and re-signings </p> <p id="XKk2mI">The <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a>’ offseason is underway. This year figures to be critical for Detroit, as they hope to build on their <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfc-championship-game">NFC Championship</a> run and establish themselves as perennial contenders. The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> is not only the hope, it’s the expectation. </p>
<p id="4tKlON">With a healthy amount of salary cap, a cunning general manager in Brad Holmes, and some draft capital to play around with, this figures to be an active offseason for the Lions. And we’re here to track every single move of it.</p>
<p id="NmfcqQ">This post will serve as a huge resource tracking every single move the Lions make, plus links to analysis pieces on those moves. For example, if the Lions sign a player in free agency, it’ll be listed below and complemented by links to contract details and reactions to the move. We’ll also be tracking trades, releases, internal moves, and Lions free agents who are still available. </p>
<p id="hwSird">The best part about this resource is you can look back at the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/3/6/23626274/2023-detroit-lions-free-agency-offseason-tracker-latest-signings-trades">2023 Lions offseason tracker</a> or <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2022/3/14/22972553/2022-detroit-lions-free-agency-offseason-tracker-latest-signings-trades">2022 tracker</a> and easily tell which moves turned out to be good ones, and which ones turned out to be mistakes. </p>
<p id="cc0W4s">The Lions have already made a handful of moves this offseason, so let’s get into it. Here is our comprehensive 2024 Detroit Lions offseason/free agent tracker. </p>
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<p id="iW9QY9"><em>Other resources:</em></p>
<ul>
<li id="CXz9bM"><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/1/24022136/2024-detroit-lions-contract-tracker-positional-breakdown-of-signed-players-free-agents"><em><strong>Position-by-position breakdown of Lions’ currently-active contracts</strong></em></a></li>
<li id="lkcuNr"><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097063/2024-detroit-lions-free-agency-news-rumor-tracker"><em><strong>Detroit Lions free agency rumor tracker</strong></em></a></li>
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<h2 id="eQ695A"><strong>Additions</strong></h2>
<h3 id="JAnoOj"><strong>Signed by the Lions</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li id="S91yoy">EDGE Mathieu Betts — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/13/24072036/detroit-lions-sign-2023-cfl-defensive-player-year-mathieu-betts">Signed 1-year, $795,000 deal</a> (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/27/24084489/contract-details-michael-badgley-mathieu-betts-detroit-lions-2024-free-agency">contract breakdown</a>)</li>
<li id="QyTK72">EDGE Marcus Davenport — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097892/detroit-lions-free-agency-marcus-davenport-defensive-end">Will sign a 1-year, $6.5M deal</a> (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24098095/roster-impact-of-the-lions-agreeing-to-terms-with-edge-marcus-davenport">Roster impact</a>, <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097932/nfl-free-agent-grades-lions-get-passable-grade-marcus-davenport-signing">grade</a>)</li>
<li id="IfuogI">CB Amik Robertson — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24098727/nfl-free-agency-news-detroit-lions-signing-amik-robertson-cb-raiders">Reported two-year worth $9.25M in total</a>
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<li id="KRIDfL">DT DJ Reader — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/14/24101137/detroit-lions-signing-dj-reader-2-year-deal-nfl-free-agency">Reported two-year deal with up to $27.25M</a>
</li>
<li id="XXgJsN">OG Kevin Zeitler — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24105342/report-detroit-lions-sign-kevin-zeitler-one-year-deal">Reported 1-year deal</a>
</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="TDtgai"><strong>Players acquired via trade</strong></h3>
<ul><li id="pdx4CW">
<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097901/detroit-lions-trade-buccaneers-cb-carlton-davis-free-agency-news">CB Carlton Davis via Buccaneers</a> (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097956/roster-impact-of-the-lions-trading-for-cb-carlton-davis">Roster impact</a>, <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24097989/nfl-free-agent-grades-detroit-lions-carlton-davis-trade-tampa-bay-buccaneers">grade</a>, Bucs <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097938/carlton-davis-trade-detroit-lions-buccaneers-fans-analysts-reaction">fans/analysts' reaction</a>)</li></ul>
<h2 id="TbfLN9"><strong>Lions released</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li id="CqmnIn">S Tracy Walker — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/20/24078606/tracy-walker-released-detroit-lions-cap-saving-move-details-farewell">Released, saves $5.5M in cap space</a>
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<li id="12JQMr">CB Cam Sutton — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/21/24108029/detroit-lions-release-cam-sutton-warrant-arrest">Released after domestic battery allegations</a>
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</ul>
<h2 id="gWlinv"><strong>Lions traded </strong></h2>
<ul><li id="qBsPtf">None</li></ul>
<h2 id="tcVQUZ"><strong>Lions’ free agents</strong></h2>
<h3 id="dj8oFh"><strong>Re-signed</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li id="bE6Eo7">TE Shane Zylstra — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/4/24090599/nfl-free-agency-news-detroit-lions-re-sign-shane-zylstra-tight-end">Signed 1-year, $985,000 deal</a>
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<li id="HHEUuS">G/C Graham Glasgow — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097082/nfl-free-agency-detroit-lions-re-signing-graham-glasgow-3-years">Signing 3-year, $20 million deal</a>
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<li id="kHtT2A">LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/26/24083920/nfl-free-agency-detroit-lions-re-sign-jalen-reeves-maybin-2-year-deal">Signed a 2-year, $7.5M deal</a> (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/1/24086527/jalen-reeves-maybin-contract-details-detroit-lions-deal-nearly-identical-texans-2022">contract breakdown</a>)</li>
<li id="pUEDIz">CB Emmanuel Moseley — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/5/24091423/detroit-lions-re-sign-cb-emmanuel-moseley-1-year-contract-free-agency">Signed 1-year, $2.2M deal</a> (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/10/24096454/emmanuel-moseley-contract-details-detroit-lions-free-agency-2024">contract breakdown</a>)</li>
<li id="9KgZS9">K Michael Badgley — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/22/24080444/detroit-lions-re-sign-k-michael-badgley-free-agency">Signed 1-year, $1.3M deal</a> (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/27/24084489/contract-details-michael-badgley-mathieu-betts-detroit-lions-2024-free-agency">contract breakdown</a>)</li>
<li id="pQ0Tl7">OL Dan Skipper — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24098998/dan-skipper-re-signing-detroit-lions-contract-free-agency-2024">Signed a 1-year deal</a>
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<li id="FVrSBs">CB Khalil Dorsey — <a href="https://twitter.com/Lions/status/1768411906425966977">Wasn’t offered an RFA tender, signed a new contract instead</a>
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<li id="ahSs43">LS Scott Daly — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/15/24101873/detroit-lions-re-sign-long-snapper-scott-daly-free-agency">Wasn’t offered an RFA tender, signed a new contract instead</a>
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<li id="oVjdzW">WR Donovan Peoples-Jones — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/16/24103292/report-detroit-lions-re-signing-donovan-peoples-jones">Agreed on a 1-year deal</a>
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</ul>
<h3 id="00oCAb"><strong>Tender applied</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li id="ubwhhA">RB Craig Reynolds — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/10/24096218/report-detroit-lions-tender-erfa-rb-craig-reynolds">ERFA Tendered ($985,000)</a> </li>
<li id="espw90">RB Zonovan Knight — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/7/24093642/nfl-free-agency-zonovan-knight-re-signing-detroit-lions">Signed 1-year, $985,000 deal</a>
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<li id="HOfUJm">TE Brock Wright — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/7/24093167/report-detroit-lions-applying-rfa-tender-to-te-brock-wright">Lions have reportedly applied RFA tender ($2.985M)</a>
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<li id="bTjITL">OG Kayode Awosika — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/14/24097197/detroit-lions-tender-james-houston-kayode-awosika-erfa-deal-contract-free-agency">ERFA tender applied</a>
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<li id="yvB2F9">EDGE James Houston — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/14/24097197/detroit-lions-tender-james-houston-kayode-awosika-erfa-deal-contract-free-agency">ERFA tender applied</a>
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<h3 id="8YB3pl"><strong>Signed elsewhere</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li id="DDjAWa">TE Zach Ertz — <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1765449235917418694">Signed 1-year deal worth “up to $5M” with Commanders</a>
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<li id="CjsfaD">WR Josh Reynolds — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/27/24113709/nfl-free-agency-lions-josh-reynolds-signing-denver-broncos">Signing 2-year deal worth “up to” $14M with Broncos</a>
</li>
<li id="LAwGN4">OG Jonah Jackson — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097526/detroit-lions-free-agency-jonah-jackson-signing-los-angeles-rams">Reportedly will sign with Rams on a 3-year, $51M deal</a>
</li>
<li id="9Omzru">OT Matt Nelson — <a href="https://twitter.com/giants/status/1770980053054091671?s=46">Signed with the Giants</a>
</li>
<li id="gb999B">EDGE Julian Okwara — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/14/24073279/eagles-sign-former-lions-third-round-pick-julian-okwara">Signed 1-year, $1.3M deal with Eagles</a>
</li>
<li id="PbzTC7">DT Benito Jones (RFA) — <a href="https://twitter.com/DMRussini/status/1768363318450729348">Signing with the Dolphins</a>
</li>
<li id="AezBxV">LB Anthony Pittman — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/14/24100701/detroit-lions-lose-linebacker-anthony-pittman-to-free-agency-washington-commanders">Signing with the Commanders</a>
</li>
<li id="BF9Awg">CB Chase Lucas — <a href="https://twitter.com/erikschlitt/status/1768683900086181904">Signed with the 49ers</a>
</li>
<li id="mnrMPz">DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24099080/nfl-free-agency-c-j-gardner-johnson-signing-eagles-detroit-lions-contract">Reportedly will sign with the Eagles on a three-year deal</a>
</li>
</ul>
<p id="9Tro0P"><strong>Retired</strong></p>
<ul>
<li id="VIVYR6">QB David Blough — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/15/24073949/former-lions-qb-david-blough-joins-washington-commanders-coaching-staff">Hired as Commanders assistant QBs coach</a>
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<li id="5GnbFW">QB Teddy Bridgewater — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/2/24059272/teddy-bridgewater-officially-hired-as-florida-high-school-head-coach">Hired to coach high school Florida team</a>
</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="CJqTpX"><strong>Remain unsigned</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li id="f7kn8s">QB Nate Sudfeld</li>
<li id="ND1H56">RB Mohamed Ibrahim</li>
<li id="mvsD33">FB Jason Cabinda</li>
<li id="N60eYw">TE Anthony Firkser</li>
<li id="cEgwpK">OL Michael Schofield</li>
<li id="AT0sog">OG Halapoulivaati Vaitai</li>
<li id="otXmn1">DL Tyson Alualu</li>
<li id="LRnuvO">EDGE Romeo Okwara</li>
<li id="DeRV5H">EDGE Charles Harris</li>
<li id="NURbtS">CB Jerry Jacobs (RFA) — <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/6/24092279/nfl-free-agency-jerry-jacobs-not-tendered-restricted-detroit-lions">Lions will not offer RFA tender</a>
</li>
<li id="F4xtIU">CB Kindle Vildor</li>
<li id="ewZZOc">DB Will Harris</li>
<li id="HZ7sJS">LS Jake McQuaide</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="37Kn10"><strong>Future deal signings</strong></h2>
<p id="5xDiki"><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/1/30/24056125/detroit-lions-sign-11-players-futures-contracts-2024-offseason"><em>Feature article on initial 12 signings</em></a></p>
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<li id="I5XAw4">RB Jermar Jefferson</li>
<li id="pZ0oTw">RB Jake Funk</li>
<li id="8Ok56h">WR Tom Kennedy</li>
<li id="VXKk46">WR Maurice Alexander</li>
<li id="eZPqFK">WR Tre’Quan Smith</li>
<li id="eZgI3G">WR Daurice Fountain</li>
<li id="a1HMF2">OT Connor Galvin</li>
<li id="dEnNpW">OL Matt Farniok </li>
<li id="VtkwFV">iOL Michael Niese</li>
<li id="fG7Ybu">OL Netane Muti</li>
<li id="SlhrSq">DT Chris Smith</li>
<li id="2M5F6B">EDGE Mitchell Agude</li>
<li id="q7FnFw">CB Craig James</li>
<li id="oy4Na9">S Brandon Joseph </li>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/26/24080990/2024-detroit-lions-free-agency-offseason-tracker-latest-signings-tradesJeremy ReismanErik Schlitt2024-03-27T13:28:02-04:002024-03-27T13:28:02-04:00Report: Lions losing WR Josh Reynolds to the Denver Broncos
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<p>Per various reports, the Lions are losing WR Josh Reynolds to the Broncos. </p> <p id="5jAL27">The <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> will have to find more wide receiver help, as they lost one of their biggest contributors in free agency this week. As first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, wideout Josh Reynolds is signing a two-year deal worth a maximum of $14 million total. At this point in reporting, the main structure of the deal is unknown. </p>
<p id="lfngFo">This week at the NFL owners meetings, both coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes expressed interest in bringing Reynolds back for the 2024 season. </p>
<p id="Uc8o4i">“We’re still in contact with J-Rey,” Campbell said Tuesday. “I don’t think it’s a secret what we think about him as far as type of player he is, the unselfishness, the dirty work, the versatility so look, I love J-Rey and that doesn’t mean something won’t get done.” </p>
<p id="QKvOP4">Holmes noted that the Lions hit on every Plan A in free agency... except for bringing back Reynolds. </p>
<p id="3jSt7R">“Josh Reynolds, he’s one that was part of the original plans,” Holmes said. “Still having dialogue, we’ll just kind of see where that goes. But that’s really the only one that’s still out there who was in the original plans.”</p>
<p id="4znYrq">That said, the Lions are still in a somewhat comfortable spot at wide receiver. Amon-Ra St. Brown returns and is due for an extension, Jameson Williams is expected to take on a bigger role, and the Lions are also confident that with an offseason to fully learn the offense, recently re-signed Donovan Peoples-Jones could make a bigger impact, too. </p>
<p id="MYCipC">“He’ll have a better understanding of what we’re doing (when) we go into camp,” Campbell said. “And so I think what it does it just gives us somebody that we know can play the position. He’s a bigger-body guy, too, so he’s a little different than anybody we’ve got. And that’s really what he gives us.”</p>
<p id="DQopmP">Beyond that, the Lions have ample depth with players like Kalif Raymond, Tom Kennedy, Maurice Alexander and Antoine Green. Still, they could probably stand to upgrade their top-end talent. </p>
<p id="BYVBEc">Reynolds’ time in Detroit ends after 2.5 seasons. Over that time, he caught 97 passes for 1,393 yards and 10 touchdowns. </p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/27/24113709/nfl-free-agency-lions-josh-reynolds-signing-denver-broncosJeremy Reisman2024-03-27T11:30:00-04:002024-03-27T11:30:00-04:002024 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft: Pairings, deadlines
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<p>Our 2024 POD Community Mock Draft is underway! Here is everyone who is participating. </p> <p id="2yCGVI">Our 2024 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft is underway! If you missed the original announcement, this is a mock draft that will span the entire month of April with members of our comment section representing all 32 teams in the draft. It’s also an opportunity for those members to write their own articles explaining their first round picks.</p>
<p id="cdBWTZ">Over the past week, I’ve tried my best to pair people who submitted their form to a team they requested. I couldn’t match everyone with a team they wanted, but a large majority of the people selected should be representing a preferred team. </p>
<p id="p6Wyn0"><strong>If you have been selected to participate, you should have already received an email from me. If you are on the list below, but didn’t get an email, please say something in the comment section below, and I’ll reach out to you. If you have been selected, but cannot participate any longer, please reach out to me ASAP so I can get a replacement. </strong></p>
<p id="smBhCH">The draft is already underway via email, but we’ll be providing updates on the mock draft on the website very shortly. Each pick in the first round will get its own post, plus an opportunity for our entire community to grade each selection. Once the draft really gets going, we’ll have a tracker for you to keep abreast of all the picks. Hopefully by the time the real draft rolls around, we’ll have two full rounds of mocking here at the site. </p>
<p id="gj69pP">For now, here’s a look at everyone who will be participating in this year’s Community Mock Draft. </p>
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<h3 id="3VVhX9"><strong>How the Community Mock Draft works</strong></h3>
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<li id="QsuKLF">If you’re in the above group, <strong>you will get an email from me when you are on the clock. </strong>The email will include a list of all the players selected prior to your pick.</li>
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<strong>When you get this email, send me your pick ASAP. </strong>To get the draft moving along as quickly as possible, I need your pick before your write-up. So as soon as you decide, please send me an email back, and <em>then</em> get working on your write-up.</li>
<li id="K32nrv">Your write-up should be sent shortly thereafter <strong>and should be no longer than 300 words.</strong>
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<li id="fC6RhM">Please do research on your own team, but don’t let it hold up the rest of the draft. For example, when you’re on the clock, don’t go over to your team’s website and hold a poll for your pick. That process could take over 24 hours, and you shouldn’t be waiting that long to make your pick. If everyone took 24 hours, we wouldn’t finish this on time. Do your research <strong>BEFORE </strong>you’re on the clock.</li>
<li id="1ZX1bW">If you need to bow out of your GM responsibilities, <strong>email me immediately</strong>. We have plenty of commenters on standby if you can’t pick.</li>
<li id="qYcFTd">Please do not reveal any of your picks before they are posted on the website. That takes the fun out of it.</li>
<li id="1xgcdc"><strong>When we get to the second round, I only need your pick. There will be no individual writeups.</strong></li>
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<p id="qpb3sZ">If you have any questions, feel free to type them in the comment section below or reach out to me via email or Twitter. </p>
<p id="yNEobg">HAPPY DRAFTING! </p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/27/24113534/2024-pride-of-detroit-community-mock-draft-pairings-deadlinesJeremy Reisman2024-03-27T09:15:00-04:002024-03-27T09:15:00-04:00Statistical model shows Lions having top-5 offseason, free agency
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<p>One statistical model says the Detroit Lions have had one of the best free agency periods in the NFL so far. </p> <p id="B7DyAw">This week, <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> general manager Brad Holmes claimed that the team just had its best free agency period in his four years here, and they hit on all of their Plan A options (aside from the still-unsigned receiver Josh Reynolds). It’s a bold thing to boast, but at least some data supports his claim. According to an <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheathletic.com%2F5357461%2F2024%2F03%2F25%2Fnfl-offseason-projection-winners-losers-bears-falcons%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prideofdetroit.com%2F2024%2F3%2F27%2F24113386%2Fnfl-free-agency-model-shows-detroit-lions-having-top-5-offseason" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">interesting article from The Athletic’s Austin Mock, the Lions are having a top-five offseason so far.</a></p>
<p id="xuHSIl">Mock created a model that assigned every free agent an overall value amount, based on multiple seasons of advanced metrics from “TruMedia, PFF, and other sources.” Then it was simply a matter of addition and subtraction: subtract the value of the players lost or not retained in free agency and add the value of the new incoming players.</p>
<p id="0fdlvW">Per Mock’s model, the Lions added 13.8 “points” this offseason, good for fourth in the NFL. The only teams ahead of them were the Falcons (+52.4), Bears (+26.2) and <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Steelers</a> (+20.5). </p>
<p id="Py7uuX">“The Lions’ additions are highlighted by edge Marcus Davenport, defensive tackle DJ Reader and guard Kevin Zeitler,” Mock wrote. “Jonah Jackson departed for the Rams, but Zeitler should be an upgrade on the offensive line. C.J. Gardner-Johnson left, which is a smaller loss, but the blow isn’t as big with the additions along the defensive line.”</p>
<p id="eAluXp">In total, here’s what the Lions’ scorecard look like so far this offseason: </p>
<p id="efZV2L"><strong>Gained: </strong></p>
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<li id="1MeGlw">G Kevin Zeitler</li>
<li id="XMLkwk">EDGE Marcus Davenport</li>
<li id="bRgoBj">EDGE Mathieu Betts</li>
<li id="RoIjnE">DT DJ Reader</li>
<li id="aCHmdm">CB Carlton Davis</li>
<li id="T7azS6">CB Amik Robertson</li>
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<p id="TMmS0x"><strong>Lost: </strong></p>
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<li id="odPdNf">G Jonah Jackson (Rams) </li>
<li id="ChQ0m9">OT Matt Nelson (Giants)</li>
<li id="fzxcoq">EDGE Julian Okwara (Eagles)</li>
<li id="9UlbOq">EDGE Romeo Okwara (retired)</li>
<li id="LBFBkz">DT Benito Jones (<a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Dolphins</a>)</li>
<li id="ZWgLZ0">LB Anthony Pittman (Commanders) </li>
<li id="OqcRAU">DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Eagles)</li>
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<p id="l7odbU"><strong>Notables still unsigned: </strong></p>
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<li id="R8SaeL">WR Josh Reynolds</li>
<li id="HBimt1">G Halapoulivaati Vaitai</li>
<li id="fj0eWX">EDGE Charles Harris</li>
<li id="14L4oW">CB Jerry Jacobs</li>
<li id="1v6S9i">CB Kindle Vildor</li>
<li id="UDfhPo">CB Cam Sutton</li>
<li id="e08EeE">S Tracy Walker</li>
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<p id="VMJnvl">It’s easy to see why this model sees the Lions as significantly improved. Of the players they lost, only Jackson, Romeo Okwara, Benito Jones, and Cameron Sutton played a significant amount of snaps for the Lions last season, and of those three, only Jackson received a big contract. </p>
<p id="LRHHRa">Meanwhile, the Lions gained three high-tier starters in Zeitler, Reader, and Davis. Davenport and Robertson will likely be significant contributors, while Betts is an intriguing player who had a monster year in the CFL. </p>
<p id="7XwBla">Of course, time will actually tell whether this actually means anything. As Holmes has said multiple times recently: it’s easy to win headlines in March, much harder to do so in December and January. </p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/27/24113386/nfl-free-agency-model-shows-detroit-lions-having-top-5-offseasonJeremy Reisman