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On Thursday afternoon, Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appeared in court virtually after he turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday night. Arnold is facing eight felony accounts in relation to an armed robbery case. During the hearing, the charges were clarified from previous reports. Arnold faces three counts of armed robbery, three counts of […]
The Terrion Arnold situation is obviously very fluid and far from resolved at this point. But the Detroit Lions cornerback’s arrest on Wednesday night was certainly newsworthy, and there’s a lot to sift through with this case that has spanned back to February. So on Thursday morning, Ryan Mathews and I got together to run […]
I’ll admit right off the bat that it doesn’t feel great to talk about the football side of things just hours after Terrion Arnold was arrested and is facing multiple felonies that could result in life in prison. I don’t want to, nor am I seeking to, overlook the human side of this at all. […]
According to multiple reports, Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested and is facing four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery that could carry sentences of up to life in prison. This is in connection with the armed robbery case in Tampa, Florida, from earlier this offseason. Previous allegations connected Arnold […]
Matthew Stafford has enjoyed some incredible playoff success with the Los Angeles Rams, currently holding a 7-3 record in the postseason since being traded away from the Detroit Lions. However, he didn’t always have that kind of postseason moxie. In Detroit, he went winless, 0-3, in playoff appearances. In a recent podcast appearance with Chris […]
Sione Vaki was one of the more interesting draft picks from the Detroit Lions’ 2024 class. Mostly a safety at Utah, Lions general manager Brad Holmes saw a ton of potential in Vaki’s offensive skill set when he had to fill in as an emergency running back in college. Thinking he could turn those 42 […]
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta may have been limited to walkthroughs at OTAs and minicamp, but that isn’t stopping him from a trip down to Nashville for the sixth-annual Tight End University week of events. Tight End University (or TEU) was founded by George Kittle, Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen in 2021. Each year, […]
Earlier this week, we broke down the nine biggest winners from Detroit Lions OTAs and minicamp. Unfortunately, everyone can’t be winners. The following list of six players, whom I believe saw their stock fall over the past month, are far from in trouble. There’s relatively little on the line in the spring, but for various […]
On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions announced 10 dates in which fans will be able to attend training camp practices for the 2026 season. Here’s a look at all 10 practices, half of which will be available to the general public: It is free to attend these practices, but you must acquire a ticket and they […]
When it comes to development, players and coaches often talk about the Year 2 jump. As rookies, players are often overwhelmed and overworked in their first season. Their offseason is spent preparing for the draft, then they’re immediately plunged into NFL life. With their heads spinning and minds deep in the playbook, it can be […]
On the very first day of Detroit Lions OTAs, coach Dan Campbell offered a warning to reporters and fans. “We’re going to have two fields and walkthrough. So don’t read into all that,” Campbell said. “‘I saw so-and-so on field two.’ Okay. Doesn’t mean anything, the guys know that too.” It’s a fair and necessary […]
With the conclusion of Detroit Lions OTAs and minicamp last week, all will be relatively quiet for an entire month. But right around the corner is training camp, and on Monday, the league announced report dates for all 32 teams. For the Lions, rookies will report to camp on July 25, and veterans will follow […]
Before we get into my list of the nine biggest winners from Detroit Lions OTAs and minicamp, let’s make one thing clear: jobs are not won in the spring. Practices are very low-key, and coaches are using most of the time to start installing the playbook and getting their players up to speed mentally. At […]
An NFL team’s starting lineup is more of a theory than a truth. For one, injuries arise each season, forcing reshuffling up and down the depth chart. Additionally, teams have not shied away from rotations, from running back carousels to swapping around defensive linemen to present new looks. The Detroit Lions have done their best […]
The Detroit Lions aren’t considered favorites for the NFC this year, but it may surprise you to hear that they still remain NFC North favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. As we’ve pointed out several times this offseason, Detroit’s roster remains pretty darn strong, and we’re not the only one who think that way. But like […]
When it comes to the play on the field, spring practice doesn’t provide much opportunity for true evaluation. The majority of each practice involves a lengthy walkthrough session, and a lot of the team drills are meant to put players in different positions and try out new looks and formations. So after OTAs and minicamp, […]
As one of the lucky few who get to watch Detroit Lions minicamp, I try my best to paint of picture of each practice via our daily observations recaps, and our Pride of Detroit Direct exclusive video podcasts. But as much as I try to report the most relevant news and biggest plays, nothing compares […]
Defense in the NFL is tougher than ever. With the proliferation of pre-snap motion, audibles, and endless ways to disguise intentions, defenses must be able to diagnose impossibly fast and communicate clearly. For the Detroit Lions, much of that responsibility falls on the safety group. They have the entire play in front of them, and […]
The Detroit Lions are adding another wide receiver from the UFL, their fourth signing of this week. According to UFL insider James Larsen, the Lions are adding Lawrence Keys III, a former Houston Gambler, to their roster. He fills the roster spot vacated by Detroit’s waiving of receiver Kyre Duplessis on Wednesday night. Keys has […]
The Detroit Lions have seen a fair amount of outside criticism regarding their practicing habits and how it may impact the team’s overall health. While some are just looking for rational explanations as to why the Lions have been one of the most injured teams under coach Dan Campbell, others—like 49ers linebacker Fred Warner—have more […]
Year 3 is a big one for Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold. The 2024 first-round pick has had a tough start to his NFL career, fighting through inconsistent play and injuries. While some are calling it a make-or-break season for the 23-year-old defender, he doesn’t particularly like that term. “That’s kind of like the narrative […]
As much as we don’t like to admit it, at times, we as fans can take greatness for granted. Especially if someone has been doing it for an extended period of time. Take Detroit Lions left tackle Penei Sewell for example. Dating back to when he was the first selection made by Lions general manager […]
The Detroit Lions closed out their spring program with their second and final day of mandatory minicamp on Wednesday. It was a shorter practice, but there was still plenty to take from the session. Here are my main observations from practice. Walkthrough goal line work Detroit opened with a lot of walkthrough work, per usual, […]
The Detroit Lions closed out their spring program on Wednesday afternoon with their final minicamp practice. Here’s a look at the latest injury news as we head into a break. As a reminder, these injury notes are not official, but based on my own observations. Not practicing Law was officially placed on injured reserve on […]
Kendrick Law’s season is officially done. On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions announced that they’ve placed Law on injured reserve after the fifth-round rookie suffered a torn ACL during a non-contract drill in OTAs. Because Law was placed on IR before roster cutdowns, he is not eligible to return during the 2026 season. While Law wasn’t […]