Lions Sign UFL Kicker Jake Bates to Two-Year Contract

The Detroit Lions have signed United Football League (UFL) kicker Jake Bates to a two-year contract, his agent, Marty Magid, told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday. Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates made a UFL-record 64-yard game-winning field goal in the 2024 season opener Bates, 24, signed with the Houston Texans on July 31, 2023, after going […]

James Foglio 15 Jun 2024
Lions Lose Final OTA Practice For Violating On-Field Contact Rules

The Detroit Lions have lost one day of organized offseason workouts after breaking rules relating to on-field contact during a practice the week of May 27. Detroit Lions violated player work rules pertaining to on-field physical contact “On Friday evening the organization was made aware by the NFL and NFLPA that Organized Team Activities (OTA) practices […]

James Foglio 08 Jun 2024
Lions' C.J. Moore ‘Thankful to Be Back' After Year-Long Gambling Suspension

Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore missed the 2023 season after the NFL issued him a year-long suspension for violating the league's gambling policy for betting on games. After Moore was reinstated in April, he reached an agreement to rejoin the Lions earlier this month. Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore says he's no longer gambling “Super […]

James Foglio 24 May 2024
How Good Is Detroit Lions Rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs? He's Out to Prove the Doubters Wrong

Jahmyr Gibbs makes his NFL debut on Thursday when his Detroit Lions travel to face the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Mike Thomas 06 Sep 2023
5 Best, Funniest, Most Creative NFL Schedule Release Videos on Social Media

The best 2023 NFL schedule release videos were creative, funny, and star-studded. Here are the top five from this year's crop on social media.

Tim Crean 12 May 2023
Deion Sanders' Fear of Getting Drafted by the Lowly Lions Led Him to Plot the Ultimate Escape Plan

Deion Sanders wanted no part of the Detroit Lions during the 1989 NFL Draft.

Stephen Sheehan 27 Apr 2023
Lamar Jackson Has Opened the Door for the Lions to Land the Last Piece of Their Rebuilding Puzzle

Lamar Jackson's trade request going public should put pressure on the Lions to go all-in and acquire him from the Ravens.

Stephen Sheehan 31 Mar 2023
The Detroit Lions' Dismal Defense Suddenly Looks Dangerous Thanks to Dynamic Duo's Arrival and More Help Is on the Way

The Detroit Lions have vastly improved their defense and it's only going to get better.

Stephen Sheehan 22 Mar 2023
Detroit Lions 2023 mock draft: Breaking Down the Options for Lions First-Round Picks and Beyond

In this Detroit Lions 2023 mock draft, we'll look at the best options for the Lions' first-round picks and do a full three-round mock.

Tim Crean 05 Feb 2023