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One of the tougher decisions facing the Detroit Lions this offseason is what to do at the defensive end position. Before the team can even consider making a splash play for players like Maxx Crosby or Trey Hendrickson, they’ve got a tricky decision right in front of them with their own free agent: Al-Quadin Muhammad. […]
It’s official: the Detroit Lions are headed for Germany in 2026. The team announced on Tuesday that they will play one of their 17 games next season in Munich, Germany. The game will be played in the FC Bayern Munich Stadium. At this moment, the date, time, and opponent have yet to be announced. However, […]
The 2026 NFL Combine is technically already underway, but Tuesday really represents the first day in which media things are actually happening. The event kicks off with NFL coaches and general managers talking to the media, followed up on Wednesday with players stepping in front of the podium and answering questions. For the people at […]
We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Pride of Detroit readers? Over the past few years, as Detroit Lions fandom […]
Last year, the Detroit Lions’ coaching staff went through major changes. In 2026, there are only some minor tweaks. On Monday, the Lions announced they have finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 season. Leading the way, of course, was the change in offensive coordinator. John Morton was let go early in the offseason and […]
Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues, as we explore each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we are examining the draft’s edge rushing prospects that should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. In case you’ve missed any of this series, so far, we have already previewed: Note: […]
Over the past few weeks, the Pride of Detroit staff has been presenting our nominations for 2025 Detroit Lions awards. But you, the reader, had the final say in each award’s winner. We’ve tabulated all of the votes (well, we just looked at the poll results), and here is a list of all of the […]
One of the quirkiest facts about new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing is that he is good friends with former Lions OC (and current Bears coach) Ben Johnson. He was even at Johnson’s wedding. As it turns out—according to a great profile on Petzing from the Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett—Johnson was also at […]
The 2025 Detroit Lions season may not have gone as the team wanted, but it only reaffirmed their star power, according to analytics site PFF. Late last week, PFF revealed their top-101 players from the 2025 season, and the Lions had five players make the list, all within the top-50. More impressively, though, they had […]
As the salary cap becomes tighter and tighter, there are fewer opportunities for the Detroit Lions to splurge in free agency. The Lions will certainly make free agent signings, but they are not expected to compete with the big ticket players that will garner league-altering deals. That being said, that does not mean that the […]
Former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton is back with the Denver Broncos and in the same role was in before the Lions hired him. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Morton will be the Broncos’ pass game coordinator for the 2026 season. The news certainly isn’t much of a surprise considering there […]
Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues, as we explore each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we are examining the draft’s interior defensive line prospects that should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. In case you’ve missed any of this series, so far, we have already […]
The 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February, and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we wrap up our examination of the offense by examining the interior offensive line prospects (guards and centers) that should be on Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ radar. In […]
Before we get into the present day discussion, I want to start things off by paying homage. Going back generations at this point, Detroit has always been a top-tier sports town. From Hall of Famers like Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders, to Stanley Cup Champion and current general manager of the Detroit Red Wings […]
Before I get into this week’s Midweek Mailbag podcast, just wanted to share a word with the Pride of Detroit community. I’ve been having a lot of fun with our Office Hours chats in the comment section, and I want to continue those moving forward. Unfortunately, I’ve been sidetracked the past few weeks. Last week, […]
The 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February, and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we dive into the trenches by examining the offensive tackle prospects that should be on Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ radar. In case you’ve missed any of this series, […]
When perusing the Los Angeles Rams team stats leaders, two things stand out, quarterback Matthew Stafford is closing in on becoming the all-time passing leader for a second team and Kyren Williams is rapidly gaining on Rams running back royalty. Already atop the Detroit Lions list, Stafford could move to #1 in almost all categories […]
Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues as we inch closer to the NFL’s televised coverage of the event on Thursday, February 26. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers the Detroit Lions should be scouting. In this article, we wrap up the offensive skill positions by examining the tight end prospects that should be […]
For as much as we enjoy watching Detroit Lions players on the field, there’s something special about meeting these players off the field. After all, they’re just people. And seeing another side of them can really paint a fuller picture and deepen our respect for them. Score a touchdown on the field in a critical […]
It’s time to close out our 2026 Detroit Lions offseason preview, as broken down by position. We’ve come to special teams, where there isn’t likely to be much drama. Although there are a few questions when it comes to the kicker position Previously: Lions 2025 recap: Special teams It was a bit of a step […]
Every now and then, we like to celebrate our own accomplishments. So in the middle of our 2025 Detroit Lions awards, we like to sneak ourselves in there and pat ourselves on the back. The 2025 season was a big one for Pride of Detroit. The site went through some changes, our coverage continued to […]
The Detroit Lions ‘tight end room was a disaster in 2025. Out of all of the positions, no unit faced more injuries and difficulties than them. You can argue the secondary suffered from more injuries, but they had enough depth to make it work. The Lions’ offense took a step back when their tight end […]
With free agency less than a month away, publications are rushing to make their predictions for what may happen during the NFL shopping spree. On Tuesday, ESPN’s Matt Bowen took the top-50 free agents and paired them with teams he believed to be the best fits. Unsurprisingly, Bowen paired the Detroit Lions with a pass […]
The 2026 NFL Combine kicks off in the final week of February, and we are exploring each position group ahead of the big event. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks and running backs the Detroit Lions should be scouting, and in this article, we take a look at the wide receiver prospects who […]
One of the most unfortunate parts of the NFL is what players call a 100% injury rate. The game is brutal, and while everyone tries to play through some level of pain, some players are on the wrong end up luck and have serious enough injuries to see their careers cut way shorter than expected. […]