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Detroit Lions Get Bad News on 2025 Season

The Detroit Lions are gearing up for their upcoming season, but they have some obstacles coming at them in 2025. The post Detroit Lions Get Bad News on 2025 Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Mar 31, 2025

The Detroit Lions have made history in the 2024 season, breaking three single-season franchise records

The Lions make history by breaking three single-season franchise records The Detroit Lions have made history in the 2024 season, breaking three single-season franchise records. Their 34-17 win on ...
Athlon Sports on MSN.com · 5d

Lions' 2025 NFL Draft Selections Have Set Up Some Interesting Pre-Season Position Battles

The Detroit Lions' selections in this year's NFL Draft have set up some compelling position battles that will play out during the pre-season.
Lions Wire on MSN.com · 9d

5 Things to know about new Lions WR Dominic Lovett, Detroit's final pick of the 2025 draft

The final pick of the 2025 NFL Draft for the Detroit Lions is Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett. Like the rest of the picks, let's get to know Lovett, with a little help from The Beast and The Athletic's Dane Brugler.
ClickOnDetroit · 10d

Detroit Lions trade up to select Georgia OG Tate Ratledge with No. 57 pick in NFL draft

The Detroit Lions have selected Georgia Bulldogs offensive guard Tate Ratledge with the No. 57 pick in the second round of the NFL draft.
CBS Sports on MSN.com · 4d

2025 NFC North offseason grades: Bears, Vikings, Packers all upgrade; Lions hang in there

NFC North was the best division in the NFL last regular season. Three teams won at least 10 games -- the Detroit Lions (15), Minnesota Vikings (14) and Green Bay Packers (11). Truly astounding. However,
Icon for www.detroitnews.comDetroit News · 13d

Lions, Kerby Joseph agree on extension to make him highest-paid safety in NFL history

The Detroit Lions on Wednesday agreed to a four-year contract ... helping the Lions win a franchise-record 15 games during the regular season. Joseph was snubbed for the Pro Bowl in 2024, but he became the first Lions safety since Yale Lary in 1962 to ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on MSN.com · 12d

Detroit Lions president Rod Wood throws shade at Green Bay over expected attendance for 2025 NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions' president throws shade at Green Bay and says the city won't come close to the show Detroit put on last year.
Icon for www.dispatch.comColumbus Dispatch · Apr 5, 2025

Skyrocketing price of pass rush won't keep Detroit Lions from Aidan Hutchinson contract

But as the Detroit Lions get ready to hand out a new likely record-breaking contract to Aidan Hutchinson ... wide receiver Justin Jefferson was the highest-paid non-quarterback at $35 million per season and Nick Bosa the game’s most expensive edge ...
Detroit Free Press on MSN.com · 14d

Detroit Lions president Rod Wood: Aidan Hutchinson 'will be here the long haul'

The Detroit Lions finalized long-term contract extensions with ... biggest draft turnout ever after it finished third in the NFC North last season. Detroit set an NFL draft record with an estimated 750,000 attendees last year. "I've mentioned to (NFL ...
ClickOnDetroit · 11d

Detroit Lions select Ohio State DT Tyleik Williams with No. 28 pick in NFL draft

The Detroit Lions have selected Ohio State Buckeyes CFP National Champion defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with the No. 28 pick in the first round of the NFL draft.
FOX 2 Detroit on MSN.com · 10d

2025 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions select DT Tyleik Williams for their first round pick

(FOX 2) - The Lions have selected DT Tyleik Williams from Ohio State as their first round pick of the NFL Draft. The 2025 NFL Draft has arrived in Green Bay and first round picks begin at 8 p.m. EST, with the Tennessee Titans selecting quarterback Cam Ward of Miami with the No. 1 overall pick.
The New York Times · 11d

Lions 7-round 2025 mock draft: Focus on adding to homegrown core of Super Bowl contender

Lions GM Brad Holmes has probably seen a mock or two. He’s aware of his team’s perceived needs, even if he might not necessarily agree. And at this point in the calendar, just days away from the start of the 2025 NFL Draft,
Golfweek · Apr 1, 2025

NFL owners keep new kickoff rule changes in place, pass on Lions' proposal to change playoff seeding

NFL owners did not approve a rules proposal by the Lions to eliminate an automatic first down as part of the penalty for defensive holding
Icon for www.freep.comDetroit Free Press · Dec 21, 2024

Detroit Lions scouting report: Why I think they get back on track vs. Chicago Bears

ON THE SIDELINES: Dan Campbell's F-bombs, Aaron Glenn's feistiness show cracks in Detroit Lions ... and if that happens the Lions will set a franchise single-season record with their 13 th win.
Austin American-Statesman · Mar 26, 2025

Detroit Lions grades for new free-agent acquisitions: Which moves get A's?

The Detroit Lions added seven new players via free agency this month. The Free Press grades each of the acquisitions.
Lions Wire on MSN.com · 12d

Lions make Kerby Joseph the NFL's highest-paid safety with new contract extension

The Detroit Lions make All-Pro Kerby Joseph the NFL's highest-paid safety with a new contract extension worth over $21 million per year
The Des Moines Register · Apr 1, 2025

'No vacations:' Brad Holmes touts Detroit Lions' disciplined approach to free agency

They kept Derrick Barnes, Levi Onwuzurike, Marcus Davenport and Tim Patrick, among others, signed rotational pieces for their defensive line (Roy Lopez), linebacking corps (Grant Stuard) and secondary (Avonte Maddox), and lost Davis, starting guard Kevin Zeitler and pass rusher Za'Darius Smith.
mlive on MSN.com · 11d

2025 NFL draft Round 1 recap: Lions grab Ohio State DT, 3 Wolverines picked

The 2025 NFL draft outside Lambeau Field kicks off with the first round on Thursday (8 p.m., ABC/ESPN) with rounds two and three on Friday and four through seven on Saturday.
Icon for www.indystar.comThe Indianapolis Star · Mar 26, 2025

Detroit Lions grades for new free-agent acquisitions: Which moves get A's?

The Detroit Lions focused on ... his run-stop percentage was better than Lions starter, DJ Reader. Although he has never produced more than one sack in a season, Lopez has shown he can push ...
Icon for www.9and10news.com9&10 News · 21d

Detroit Lions Bolster Roster After Injury-Hit Season

An Incredible Season Despite a Woeful Injury Record Detroit Lions fans should commend Campbell and his players for producing the goods despite the roster enduring more than its fair share of injuries.
The Tennessean on MSN.com · 9d

Detroit Lions NFL draft picks 2025: Live round-by-round selections, draft grades

The Detroit Lions have the No. 28 pick in the NFL draft. Here are the Lions 2025 NFL Draft picks, with grades and analysis.
USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSN.com · 12h

Where the Detroit Lions sit in latest ESPN power rankings

The Lions have been a consensus top-5 team across the media landscape and, very often, the second NFC team behind only the Eagles. It's going to be exciting when the Lions meet the Eagles this season, a matchup that could very well kick off the season on September 4 and be a potential NFC Championship game preview.
Touchdown Wire on MSN.com · 12d

Lions Lock in Kerby Joseph with Record-Breaking $86M Deal

The Detroit Lions just dropped a bombshell, inking safety Kerby Joseph to a jaw-dropping four-year, $86 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid safety at $21.5 million a year, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
ClutchPoints on MSN.com · 12d

Lions ink Kerby Joseph to record-setting $86 million extension

The Lions watched Kerby Joseph rise out of nowhere and lead the league in interceptions. Now he's $86 million richer.
Icon for www.indystar.comThe Indianapolis Star · 13d

Hall of Fame Game kicks off 2025 NFL preseason with Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Chargers

CANTON ‒ The Detroit Lions will play the Los Angeles Chargers ... Both teams made playoff runs last season, with the Lions finishing with a record of 15-2 and the Chargers rounding out their regular season at 11-6. "This game features two teams that ...
Icon for www.nytimes.comThe New York Times · 21d

Detroit Lions NFL Draft 2025 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs

Dan Campbell (Fifth season season with the Lions) • Last year’s record: 15-2 The 2024 season was the definition of bittersweet for the Detroit Lions. The team won a franchise-record 15 games ...
The Des Moines Register · 17d

Trading up to draft pass rusher could be difference that sends Detroit Lions to Super Bowl

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes filled needs early in last year's draft and should do so again by taking a pass rusher early this year.
Icon for www.macombdaily.comThe Macomb Daily · 17d

Lions haven’t taken any opponent lightly on way to 9-1 record

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions were on the verge of their first Super Bowl appearance, but couldn’t finish off the San Francisco 49ers in last season ... set franchise records for margin ...
Athlon Sports on MSN.com · 14d

5 Predictions for Aidan Hutchinson's 4th Season With Detroit Lions

Here are five predictions for Hutchinson's 2025 season as he works diligently to make his way back to the field in time for the opening kickoff: Hutchinson will be back and play limited snaps for game one of the season, getting his feet wet for a full season with Detroit.
The Detroit News · 13d

Lions president Rod Wood takes jab at Packers ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

At a pre-draft event hosted by the Detroit Economic Club on Monday, Lions president and CEO Rod Wood took a shot at the division rival Green Bay Packers, which will host to the 2025 NFL Draft this week after Detroit's record-setting event last year.
Sports Illustrated on MSN.com · 7d

Detroit Lions Reach 90-Man Roster Limit After 2025 NFL Draft

After the 2025 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions signed 10 undrafted free agents, filling up their roster total. Detroit added seven prospects in the draft and will continue their offseason workout program.
mlive on MSN.com · 11d

Pistons excited to be part of Detroit sports renaissance

It’s a good time to be a Detroit sports fan. The Lions have been Super Bowl contenders the past two seasons. The Tigers were one win away from the American League Championship Series last year and are tied for the best record in the A.L. this season.
Icon for www.msn.comThe Associated Press- Sports on MSN.com · 12d

Pistons, Tigers take baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance

With the Lions, Tigers and Pistons — oh my — the Motor City finally has some winners to cheer for in the pro leagues.
Detroit Free Press on MSN.com · 2d

Disrespect? No. Here's why Detroit Lions were never on prime-time until recently

The Detroit Lions rank 26th in prime-time appearances over the last 10 years among all NFL teams, and there could be a few reasons why.
CBS News · 7d

Detroit maintains record for number of people attending NFL draft

According to the NFL, 600,000 people attended this year's draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and fewer than the 700,000 fans who flooded downtown Detroit last year. Before Detroit, the record was 600,000 set at the 2019 draft in Nashville.
Icon for www.foxsports.comFox Sports · 1d

2025-26 Detroit Lions Odds: Odds to win Super Bowl, NFL Playoffs, Division

Detroit put up a perfect 6-0 record in day games last season, and in night contests came away with nine wins (9-2). The Lions covered 12 times in 17 matchups with a spread last season. Last season ...
Icon for heavy.comHeavy.com · 25d

While the Detroit Lions Are Away, Ford Field Will Play

The Detroit Lions are in their offseason, and they’re gearing up for what will hopefully be another record-breaking season in 2025 and one that actually takes them all the way. September may ...
Icon for www.startribune.comStar Tribune · Dec 16, 2024

Detroit Lions lose Montgomery, McNeill, Dorsey for the season as injuries sap Super Bowl hopes

The banged-up Detroit Lions took ... or put an asterisk next to your record." Running back David Montgomery and defensive tackle Alim McNeill need to have season-ending knee surgeries after ...
Athlon Sports on MSN.com · 7h

Lions Projected to Have One of the NFL's Toughest Schedules in 2025

The Detroit Lions will face a 2025 schedule that includes 11 games against opponents who made the playoffs last season.
Icon for www.si.comSports Illustrated · 3d

Five Intriguing Opponents on Lions 2025 Schedule

Detroit not only faces the winner of last season’s Super Bowl ... This is likely one of the last chances to see Lions’ record-holder Matthew Stafford suit up against his former squad.
CBS News · Apr 3, 2025

Some Detroit Lions players getting new jersey numbers in 2025 season

At least 14 players, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams and Terrion Arnold, will receive new numbers before the 2025 season.
Icon for www.detroitlions.comdetroitlions.com · Oct 13, 2024

HIGHLIGHT: Joseph records his fourth end zone INT of the season

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph records his fourth end zone interception of the season, this time against Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush. Watch Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch intercept Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's pass ...
Icon for www.detroitlions.comdetroitlions.com · Jan 1, 2023

HIGHLIGHT: Houston records his 6th sack of the season

Detroit Lions rookie linebacker James Houston sacks Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields on third down. Watch Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch intercept Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's pass during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando ...