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If there’s one thing we learned about Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone this season, it’s that the defense just flat-out works better with him on the field. He’s a key piece of this team and is likely to continue to be a key piece of this team in 2025, but because he’s so important, the Lions should feel the need to take care of him this offseason and he’s more than likely hoping that they will. Anzalone is under contract for the 2025 season, but he has no guarantees left on his contract and he’s kind of just hanging out…
ALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions are adding another former player to their staff, with ESPN reporting they are hiring longtime NFL backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski as an offensive assistant. Gradkowski spent a decade-plus bouncing around the league with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has not coached at the NFL level but got his feet wet at the high school level before spending a year at his alma mater of Toledo as an offensive analyst in 2022. Gradkowski has most recently served as the offensive coordinator for…
The Detroit Lions, coming off a 15-2 campaign and divisional-round playoff loss, have a busy offseason of themselves. In order to take the next step as an organization, they must address multiple areas of need, including at EDGE. Detroit struggled all of 2024 to get after the quarterback on a consistent basis. Outside of Aidan Hutchinson with his 7.5 sacks, no Lions defender recorded five sacks. Trade deadline acquisition Za’Darius Smith came the closest to the five-sack plateau, with four sacks in eight games as a member of the Lions. Smith proved to be a decent addition made by Detroit…
Questions about the future at quarterback for the Detroit Lions arose after the team was bounced from the playoffs early at the hands of the Washington Commanders. While the Lions were able to post 31 points on the Commanders, quarterback Jared Goff struggled mightily in the losing effort, throwing three picks and losing a fumble. This was just the latest example of Goff struggling in the playoffs, something that was prominent during his days with the Los Angeles Rams. Despite that, the Lions aren’t going to be moving off Goff anytime soon, as he’s still under contract through 2028. However,…
Amon-Ra St. Brown, the Detroit Lions’ wide receiver, has a pretty interesting connection with their new passing game coordinator, David Shaw. It turns out that Shaw actually recruited St. Brown and his brother Equanimeous out of high school to play for Stanford. Although St. Brown ended up choosing USC, his brother Osiris did play for Stanford under Shaw from 2018 to 2020. St. Brown has spoken highly of Shaw, describing him as “a great guy, honest”. He’s also mentioned that he attended camps at Stanford and got to know Shaw on a personal level, which is pretty cool. With Shaw…
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has set the NFL world abuzz with his recent trade request. As he made the rounds on Radio Row at the Super Bowl, Garrett largely avoided discussing his trade request, but did drop a tantalizing hint when asked about playing for the Detroit Lions. When asked by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press if he had any thoughts on playing for the Lions, Garrett politely replied, “Not yet.” While it’s unclear what this response means, it’s clear that Garrett is leaving the door open for a potential move to Detroit. Garrett’s trade request…
The Detroit Lions are making waves in the NFL offseason, and their latest potential target is a big one. Pro Football Focus’ Mason Cameron has named the Lions as a top landing spot for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who is set to become a free agent. Greenlaw, a two-time Super Bowl participant, has been a productive player for the 49ers, racking up 92 tackles as a rookie and earning a two-year contract worth $16.4 million. Despite a torn Achilles in the Super Bowl, Greenlaw could be a solid addition to the Lions’ linebacker corps, which struggled with injuries…
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is salivating at the prospect of Myles Garrett joining forces with Aidan Hutchinson on the Lions’ defensive line. The potential pairing has St. Brown excited, and he’s not alone – Lions fans everywhere are dreaming of the possibilities. With Garrett’s pass-rushing prowess and Hutchinson’s emerging talent, the duo could form a formidable edge duo that would strike fear into the hearts of opposing quarterbacks. The thought of Garrett and Hutchinson lining up together has St. Brown eager to see the impact they could make on the field. As the NFL offseason heats up,…
The Cleveland Browns’ offseason could be drastically different if they decide to trade Myles Garrett. The Browns have stated they’re not inclined to move their All-Pro pass rusher, but if they do, the return could be substantial. They could potentially receive a first-round pick, a veteran player, or another mid-round pick. Several teams have been identified as potential landing spots for Garrett, including the _Detroit Lions_, who could pair him with Aidan Hutchinson to create a formidable edge duo. The _Washington Commanders_ are also a possibility, as Garrett has expressed interest in joining the team and filling their pass-rushing needs.…
Cleveland Browns star cornerback Denzel Ward has revealed that he might consider leaving the team if Myles Garrett is traded. Ward’s comments come after Garrett’s trade request, which has sent shockwaves throughout the NFL. Ward, who has been named to four Pro Bowls, emphasized the importance of playing with Garrett, calling him a “Hall of Fame player.” He also acknowledged that he has been talking to Garrett and understands his perspective. The potential loss of both Garrett and Ward would be a devastating blow to the Browns’ defense. Ward’s comments have added fuel to the fire, and Browns fans are…