Pride Of Detroit - All PostsA Detroit Lions blog by Lions fans, for Lions fans.https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/51601/pod-fav.png2024-03-18T21:55:22-04:00http://www.prideofdetroit.com/rss/current/2024-03-18T21:55:22-04:002024-03-18T21:55:22-04:00Detroit Lions get widespread praise for Kevin Zeiter addition
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<p>Both national and local analysts LOVE the Detroit Lions free agent addition of Kevin Zeitler. </p> <p id="1oPhPK">On Monday night, news broke that the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> have <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24105342/report-detroit-lions-sign-kevin-zeitler-one-year-deal">agreed to terms with veteran guard Kevin Zeitler on a one-year deal</a>. Zeitler will likely step into a starting position—almost certainly right guard—giving the Lions offensive line a potential starting five again after losing Jonah Jackson in free agency.</p>
<p id="Ltou0m">Zeitler is a 12-year NFL veteran, meaning he brings a ton of experience to Detroit. In fact, according to Pro Football Reference, <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/gs_active.htm">Zeitler’s 181 career starts rank 13th among all active NFL players</a> (no longer including Jason Kelce and Fletcher Cox). </p>
<p id="DF3d0j">The addition makes sense on a lot of levels, and even though we don’t exactly know the terms of the deal yet, the Lions are already receiving a ton of national praise for the move. </p>
<p id="GrX3np">Let’s take a look at some of the immediate reactions to the addition across Twitter. </p>
<p id="Gz7wi2">First, here’s some insight from former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, who points out that the veteran guard’s character will be a perfect fit with Dan Campbell and company: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kevin Zeitler is the embodiment of a “bite off knee caps” type of player. The man was doing pass blocking sets at the hospital while his wife was in labor. He will fit right in there in Detroit. <a href="https://t.co/xH5uKwXvKg">https://t.co/xH5uKwXvKg</a> <a href="https://t.co/LWXxURN2LF">pic.twitter.com/LWXxURN2LF</a></p>— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) <a href="https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/1769876119690342547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p id="MUN8fp">Now some more general praise from a ton of national analysts: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Absolutely love this move. Brad Holmes is very good at this GM-ing thing <a href="https://t.co/Xposd7jaTn">https://t.co/Xposd7jaTn</a></p>— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@PFF_Brad) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Brad/status/1769860397480267806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Perfect signing. Lions have managed their OL situation perfectly this offseason <a href="https://t.co/sKmSKNv2tO">https://t.co/sKmSKNv2tO</a></p>— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) <a href="https://twitter.com/LedyardNFLDraft/status/1769859871250223159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kevin Zeitler has had a Ring Of Honor type of career. <br><br>He just split it between 5 teams and that'll keep it from ever happening.<br><br>Very good and durable player. <a href="https://t.co/N7gcdoE9nO">pic.twitter.com/N7gcdoE9nO</a></p>— Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeGoodberry/status/1769860666695766111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not gonna lie, I absolutely ENVY the Detroit Lions offensive line right now:<br><br>LT - Taylor Decker<br>LG - Graham Glasgow<br>C - Frank Ragnow<br>RG - Kevin Zeitler<br>RT - Penei Sewell<br><br>That's some nasty work. Evil O-Line. <a href="https://t.co/VmIq04n9hA">https://t.co/VmIq04n9hA</a></p>— Pedro H. Rhormes (@rhormes_) <a href="https://twitter.com/rhormes_/status/1769860404723830794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lions building incredible depth and positioning to take the best available players on draft weekend <a href="https://t.co/thxbDN0pQp">https://t.co/thxbDN0pQp</a></p>— Steve Palazzolo (@PFF_Steve) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Steve/status/1769865180500885656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p id="dIfn4K">Here’s some high praise PLUS a five-minute clip of Brian Baldinger breaking down Zeitler’s play: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kevin Zeitler is an outstanding signing by DET<br><br>pass block grades as a Raven:<br><br>#2 of 83 in 2023<br>#4 of 84 in 2022<br>#4 of 88 in 2022<br><br>plus he’s durable<br><br>15+ starts in 9 straight yrs<br><br>here’s 5 mins of Baldy salivating over his game when BAL first landed him<a href="https://t.co/sr400Vhpox">pic.twitter.com/sr400Vhpox</a></p>— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SharpFootball/status/1769862646952570989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p id="PVnvWo">Oh, and here’s Lions superfan/former Lions running back Kerryon Johnson’s thoughts on the move and the job general manager Brad Holmes has been doing. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I ain’t like the TJ move…..but they been in they bag ever since <a href="https://t.co/muRzhxNODp">https://t.co/muRzhxNODp</a></p>— Kerryon Johnson (@CoachKerryon) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKerryon/status/1769889339515814065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2024</a>
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<p id="2oR0hy">Now let’s look locally. For weeks, I had been hoping for a Kevin Zeitler signing, and it sure looks like the feeling was very much mutual among Lions fans and analysts. Lions' Twitter exploded in excitement when the news dropped on Monday night. Here’s a look at some of the best responses. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jonah Jackson is known as a stronger run blocker than pass protector (2022 70.3 Run Block Grade, 2021 76.4 Run Block Grade).<br><br>Meanwhile, Kevin Zeitler has had a Top 4 OG Pass Blocking Grade the last three seasons including the 2nd Best Grade in 2023 with an 82.3.<br><br>I’ll settle for… <a href="https://t.co/oQrMMbfNPI">https://t.co/oQrMMbfNPI</a></p>— Al Karsten (@FootballGuy_Al) <a href="https://twitter.com/FootballGuy_Al/status/1769872257503961505?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great get by the Lions! But I do wonder if this means we see Graham switch to LG next season. <br><br>Zeitler has been in the league for 12 yrs but according to PFF has only played 2 snaps at LG <a href="https://t.co/9HaTOMpebk">https://t.co/9HaTOMpebk</a> <a href="https://t.co/L7RDtU2gJd">pic.twitter.com/L7RDtU2gJd</a></p>— Meko (@themekoscott) <a href="https://twitter.com/themekoscott/status/1769858981885813049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I absolutely love the signing of OG Kevin Zeitler for the Detroit Lions.<br><br>Another 1 year deal to a veteran who DESERVES it. Zeitler has been one of the best and most consistent guards in football over the last decade. <br><br>Great Jonah Jackson replacement, a menace in the run game,… <a href="https://t.co/jtAhqk5Umg">pic.twitter.com/jtAhqk5Umg</a></p>— Lukas Klotz (@1ukasklotz) <a href="https://twitter.com/1ukasklotz/status/1769859760684204293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2024</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">the lions have done a good job of making sure they don't have any immediate holes headed into the draft this offseason<br><br>carlton davis, marcus davenport, dj reader and kevin zeitler all won't move the needle a ton but they were all in positions the lions didn't have great depth at…</p>— Tej Seth (@tejfbanalytics) <a href="https://twitter.com/tejfbanalytics/status/1769887116903829708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 19, 2024</a>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24105457/detroit-lions-widespread-praise-kevin-zeitler-free-agent-signingJeremy Reisman2024-03-18T19:02:56-04:002024-03-18T19:02:56-04:00Report: Lions sign G Kevin Zeitler to a 1-year deal
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<p>The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing veteran guard Kevin Zeitler to a one-year contract.</p> <p id="dyFvSg">The starting jobs on the Detroit Lions roster are slowly dwindling away. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1769857736294952974">the Lions and a former Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl guard Kevin Zeitler to a 1-year contract</a>. </p>
<p id="3C4E0I">Zeitler, who just turned 34 years old, has played in 182 NFL games, making 181 starts—and all of them at right guard. The 12-year veteran is coming off his first Pro Bowl season, but he has been one of the more respected guards in the League for the better part of his career, and has only had one season where he scored below a 71 overall grade from PFF—back in 2020 with the New York Giants. </p>
<p id="LRhwAc">Throughout his time in the NFL, Zeitler has been very durable, starting over 1,000 snaps in nine of those seasons. Because of his vast experience at right guard, he will likely be penciled in as the Lions starter, and recently re-signed Graham Glasgow will likely shift to the left side—where he’s logged 1,219 snaps in his career, including 75 snaps last season.</p>
<p id="rbOXnA">While Zeitler will be the presumed starter for now, there’s a real chance he faces competition for his role. Because of his age, it’s clear Zeitler is not a long-term solution for the Lions, which may result in them using a high draft pick in order to solidify their offensive line for the future. </p>
<p id="nAb0xw">You can follow all the<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097063/2024-detroit-lions-free-agency-news-rumor-tracker"><strong> latest Lions free agency news and rumors here</strong></a>. You can also see all <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/26/24080990/2024-detroit-lions-free-agency-offseason-tracker-latest-signings-trades"><strong>the moves the Lions have made with our offseason tracker</strong></a>, or <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/1/24022136/2024-detroit-lions-contract-tracker-positional-breakdown-of-signed-players-free-agents"><strong>all of the Lions’ current contracts in our contract tracker.</strong></a></p>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24105342/report-detroit-lions-sign-kevin-zeitler-one-year-dealErik Schlitt2024-03-18T16:08:30-04:002024-03-18T16:08:30-04:00Lions free agency news, rumor tracker: Targets, signings, more
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<p>Tracking every piece of news and rumor surrounding the Detroit Lions and 2024 free agency. </p> <p id="b82tG3">The negotiating period of free agency is just hours away, with teams allowed to negotiate (through agents) with players set to become unrestricted free agents starting on Monday at Noon ET. At that time, teams are permitted to come to terms with an agreed contract that will only become official when the new league year starts on Wednesday, March 13. We’ll undoubtedly see some reported deals on Monday, and that includes a <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> team that is likely to be somewhat active in free agency.</p>
<p id="3IlYHt">When deals are agreed to or officially signed, we’ll notate it in our <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/26/24080990/2024-detroit-lions-free-agency-offseason-tracker-latest-signings-trades">2024 Detroit Lions offseason tracker</a>. But there were also be news and rumors along the way. In fact, we’ve already heard the Lions connected to a few players. This post will serve as a collection of those news pieces. We’ll track which players the Lions are interested in and where they eventually end up. We’ll do the same with Lions free agents, if there are multiple teams interested in their services.</p>
<p id="orn6Ci">In short, we’re going to have all the comprehensive free agency coverage you could possibly need. </p>
<p id="MHzrV3"><em>One small note: While this is a rumor tracker, we will only be documenting rumors from sources we personally trust.</em></p>
<p id="Imu6sj">Here’s a look at all the current Lions free agency news and rumors: </p>
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<strong>Ravens RG Kevin Zeitler — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24105342/report-detroit-lions-sign-kevin-zeitler-one-year-deal"><strong>Signed with the Lions</strong></a>
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<strong>March 18</strong>: <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24105342/report-detroit-lions-sign-kevin-zeitler-one-year-deal">Zeitler is signing a 1-year deal with the Lions, per Adam Schefter</a>
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<strong>March 18: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/aaronwilson_nfl/status/1769814298623172928?s=46&t=aDn8YLmJqEb0b8r0yOBaPw">Thomas is signing with the Buccaneers, per Aaron Wilson</a>
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<strong>March 16:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1769022591480553767">Thomas will also take a visit with the Buccaneers, per Jeremy Fowler</a>
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<strong>March 15</strong>: <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/15/24101896/detroit-lions-hosting-free-agent-cornerback-tavierre-thomas">Thomas will be visiting the Lions, per Aaron Wilson</a>
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<strong>Lions WR Donovan Peoples-Jones - </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/16/24103292/report-detroit-lions-re-signing-donovan-peoples-jones"><strong>Re-signing</strong></a>
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<strong>March 16</strong>: the <a href="https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1769071232165544227">Lions and Peoples-Jones reportedly agree on a 1-year contract</a> </li></ul>
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<strong>March 15: </strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/erikschlitt/status/1768683900086181904"><strong>Chase Lucas is signing with the San Francisco 49ers</strong></a>
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<strong>March 14</strong>: <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1768116267477585930">Lions are interested in bringing Chase Lucas back</a>, per Aaron Wilson</li>
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<strong>Lions LS Scott Daly — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/15/24101873/detroit-lions-re-sign-long-snapper-scott-daly-free-agency"><strong>Signing with Lions</strong></a><strong> </strong>
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<strong>March 15: </strong>Lions re-signed Scott Daly (terms unknown) </li></ul>
<h3 id="dq9r8q"><strong>Lions DT Benito Jones — Signing with Dolphins</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 14 — </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/DMRussini/status/1768363318450729348">Jones signing with Dolphins, per Dianna Russini </a>
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<strong>Bengals DT DJ Reader — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/14/24101137/detroit-lions-signing-dj-reader-2-year-deal-nfl-free-agency"><strong>Signing with the Lions</strong></a>
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<strong>March 14 — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/14/24101137/detroit-lions-signing-dj-reader-2-year-deal-nfl-free-agency">Reader and the Lions have reached a 2-year agreement</a>
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<strong>March 13: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1768065130737111542">Reader is reportedly on a plane Wednesday night to Detroit</a>, per Jeremy Fowler </li>
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<strong>March 12:</strong> Lions will host DJ Reader on a visit Thursday, <a href="https://x.com/schultz_report/status/1767743839081578777?s=46&t=aDn8YLmJqEb0b8r0yOBaPw">per multiple reports</a>
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<strong>March 11: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/status/1767301721557229927">Lions among 3 teams with “strong interest” in DJ Reader</a> (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097862/detroit-lions-free-agency-rumors-interest-dj-reader">Our Story</a>)</li>
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<strong>March 14: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1768367849540583684">Signing with the Jaguars, per Ian Rapoport</a>
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<strong>March 13: </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1767955547905491452">Lions reportedly have interest in Armstead</a>, who is expected to be released by 49ers on Wednesday, per Aaron Wilson. Texans and Bengals also interested.</li>
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<strong>March 14: </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/14/24100701/detroit-lions-lose-linebacker-anthony-pittman-to-free-agency-washington-commanders">LB Anthony Pittman has agreed to a 1-year deal with Washington</a>, per Tom Pelissero</li></ul>
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<strong>Lions’ DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24099080/nfl-free-agency-c-j-gardner-johnson-signing-eagles-detroit-lions-contract"><strong>Will sign with the Eagles</strong></a><strong> </strong>
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<strong>March 12:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1767690237428330665">Tom Pelissero is reporting that Gardner-Johnson will sign with the Eagles</a>
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<strong>March 11: </strong>Eagles have “a lot of interest” in bringing back Gardner-Johnson, <a href="https://twitter.com/RealDGunn/status/1767360386724991423">per Eagles reporter Derrick Gunn</a>
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<strong>March 12: </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/12/24098727/nfl-free-agency-news-detroit-lions-signing-amik-robertson-cb-raiders">Lions reportedly agree to two-year, $9.25M deal with Robertson</a>
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<strong>March 11: </strong>Per Tom Pelissero: <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097901/detroit-lions-trade-buccaneers-cb-carlton-davis-free-agency-news">Lions agree to terms with Tampa Bay Buccaneers to trade for cornerback Carlton Davis</a>
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<strong>March 11: </strong>Per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo: <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1767308509534646754">Lions agree to terms with Marcus Davenport on one-year deal</a> (<a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097892/detroit-lions-free-agency-marcus-davenport-defensive-end">Our Story</a>)</li></ul>
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<strong>Lions G Jonah Jackson — </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097526/detroit-lions-free-agency-jonah-jackson-signing-los-angeles-rams"><strong>Signing with Rams</strong></a>
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<strong>March 11:</strong> Per Mike Garafolo: <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1767248844792680810">Jackson to the Rams on a 3-year $51M deal</a>
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<strong>March 3:</strong> Per Fowler, <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/3/24089214/detroit-lions-free-agency-rumors-news-jonah-jackson-amon-ra-st-brown-cornerback-sneed">Jackson could see a contract worth “$16 million or more”</a>
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<strong>March 11: Per Ian Rapoport, </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1767239925072576633"><strong>Wilkins is signing a four-year, $110M deal with Raiders</strong></a>.</li>
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<strong>March 11: </strong>Per Dianna Russini, <a href="https://twitter.com/DMRussini/status/1767219711131988305">Wilkins is a top target for the Lions, Vikings, Browns, and Texans</a>. </li>
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<strong>March 10: </strong>Per ESPN’s Dan Graziano, <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/10/24096177/nfl-free-agency-rumor-detroit-lions-christian-wilkins-contender">the Lions are looking to upgrade the DT position and could be in play for Wilkins.</a>
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<h3 id="wsxEvx"><strong>Lions G Graham Glasgow — Re-signing with Lions</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 11: </strong><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097082/nfl-free-agency-detroit-lions-re-signing-graham-glasgow-3-years">Lions re-signing Glasgow to a three-year deal. </a>
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<strong>March 8: </strong>Per Lions Wire and Washington Post, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/07/free-agency-storylines-nfl/">the Browns are exploring a trade at cornerback</a>, and Lions Wire’s <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffRisdon/status/1766129560674840941">Jeff Risdon believes the Lions have made a call about Newsome</a>. </li></ul>
<h3 id="EQoQDf"><strong>Chiefs CB L’Jarius Sneed</strong></h3>
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<strong>March 3: </strong>Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/3/24089214/detroit-lions-free-agency-rumors-news-jonah-jackson-amon-ra-st-brown-cornerback-sneed">the Lions are “in the mix” to trade for the CB.</a>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097063/2024-detroit-lions-free-agency-news-rumor-trackerJeremy ReismanErik Schlitt2024-03-18T08:45:30-04:002024-03-18T08:45:30-04:00Detroit Lions restructure Carlton Davis’ contract, free up 2024 cap space
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<p>The Detroit Lions restructured newly-traded-for cornerback Carlton Davis, lowering his cap hit significantly from $14.35 million. </p> <p id="Ld3IEM">When the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> acquired cornerback Carlton Davis in a trade with the <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a>, they also acquired his hefty $14 million salary and $14.35 million cap hit. That figure immediately hit the Lions’ salary cap once the new league year hit and the trade was official, leading many to believe the Lions would extend or restructure the contract to give the Lions some more breathing room.</p>
<p id="sXYhVX">The Lions reportedly chose the latter of the options, as Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap reported. <a href="https://overthecap.com/player/carlton-davis/6948">The Lions converted $6 million of that salary into a signing bonus</a>—paid out immediately to Davis. Then the Lions added three void years to the contract, spreading out the cap hit of that $6 million signing bonus over the next four years ($1.5 million per year). </p>
<h3 id="Ub7QIm">Old contract</h3>
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<li id="jhWTs9">$14 million salary</li>
<li id="dzuWws">Up to $500,000 in per game roster bonus ($352,941 likely to be earned based on 12 games played in 2023)</li>
<li id="hR3Z7e"><strong>Cap hit: $14.35 million</strong></li>
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<p id="YdsPFB">And here’s his new contract: </p>
<p id="hs8olt"><strong>2024: </strong></p>
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<li id="gLJc1R">$8 million salary</li>
<li id="NpjvEe">$1.5 million in signing bonus proration</li>
<li id="DLSjkh">Up to $500,000 in per game roster bonus</li>
<li id="dptVDU"><strong>Cap hit: $9.85 million</strong></li>
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<strong>$4.5 million in dead cap </strong>(all 3 remaining void years accelerate to 2025 cap) </li></ul>
<p id="STc5zE">So while the signing bonus is technically spread out right now through the 2027 season, as soon as the contract automatically voids next year on February 20, 2025, all of the remaining prorated signing bonus hits the cap, resulting in a significant $4.5 million in dead cap next year, even though Davis is not signed for 2025. Detroit could always choose to re-sign or extend Davis, but they’ll still have to account for that $4.5 million.</p>
<p id="4qQVOn">The Lions aren’t exactly creating cap space out of nowhere. They’re essentially just pushing about a third of Davis’ sizable cap hit into next year to ease the immediate hit, provide more space to make more moves, and transfer that extra cap into a year in which the salary cap is expected to be higher than it was this year. </p>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24104677/detroit-lions-restructure-carlton-davis-contract-free-up-2024-cap-spaceJeremy Reisman2024-03-18T08:00:00-04:002024-03-18T08:00:00-04:00Free agency winners: 4 Lions who benefit from Week 1 moves
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<p>Breaking down Detroit Lions players who benefitted from the team’s moves in free agency so far. </p> <p id="EU5dtb">The <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> have made their initial moves in free agency, and the impact of their additions (and subtractions) will have a ripple effect across the roster. For example, the addition of a guy like DJ Reader is bound to have an impact on everyone else on the defensive line. Whereas, the loss of Jonah Jackson could have a negative impact on several players.</p>
<p id="1Mg4nb">But, for now, let’s focus on the positive. Here are four “winners” on the Lions roster who will benefit from the moves made thus far in free agency. </p>
<h3 id="BRFalt"><strong>Brodric Martin</strong></h3>
<p id="daXvl4">Some may think the addition of Reader shows a lack of faith in the Lions’ 2023 third-round pick but I don’t see it that way. This coaching staff has often made it a priority to surround their young players with a talented veteran to help aid their development. Alim McNeill acknowledged having Michael Brockers around helped him approach the game differently. Alex Anzalone has been key in leading an extremely young linebacker group. Teddy Bridgewater was added to help Hendon Hooker (and Jameson Williams) along.</p>
<p id="NRZrCr">Now the Lions are giving Martin the same treatment. When I asked Reader if the Lions had approached him about mentoring Martin, his eyes lit up.</p>
<p id="2B4WKW">“I can’t wait to get my hands on him, just talk to him,” Reader said. “Talk to him about ball, how to play this position. Especially that nose guard position. It’s a unique position. There’s a right way to do it, there’s a wrong way to do it. And there’s just things you can learn that’ll help you out—especially, (since) you can’t be asked to take on double teams all the time. </p>
<p id="sbyFIx">“So hopefully I can help him a lot. I’m going to be in his ear about it. Whether he’s going to want to hear it or not, I’m going to be in his ear, just trying to help and pushing him to be better, because you want your team to be in a great spot.”</p>
<h3 id="r83X3V"><strong>Aidan Hutchinson</strong></h3>
<p id="0RSpZY">Martin isn’t the only one who will benefit from Reader’s addition. The Lions have lacked an interior push for years, which makes life tough for an edge rusher. Players like Hutchinson rack up pressures all the time, but if the opposing quarterback has a lane to escape up the middle with no interior pass rush, it won’t result in a sack.</p>
<p id="wH4WLY">Reader may not have a ton of sacks on his resume (9.5 sacks over eight years) but don’t read that as he doesn’t impact the passing game. He does. And pairing him with Alim McNeill means Detroit can still generate pressure on early downs without sacrificing their run defense. </p>
<p id="Alt1hI">Hutchinson should also benefit from the signing of edge defender Marcus Davenport, who could command some extra attention if he can recapture some of his old magic. </p>
<h3 id="FJkCz6"><strong>Jameson Williams </strong></h3>
<p id="mLCvou">At the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-combine">NFL Combine</a>, Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed a ton of optimism about Williams’ development in 2023. The 2022 first-round pick finished the season strongly and showed that he can be a more consistent player beyond just the big, flashy plays. Campbell’s expectation is for him to be a full-time starter in 2024. </p>
<p id="Q9DHlY">“He is going to push to be a full-time starter now, and that’s what we’re looking for,” Campbell said. “We’ve said it before: everybody grows at a different rate, and maybe it’s taken him a little bit longer, but he is developing and he’s growing and he is certainly one of the team. The kid’s come on. So we’ve got high hopes for him, we see him continuing to grow as long as he gets back and puts the work in—like we believe he will—because he’s shown that. He’s only going to get better and better and better.”</p>
<p id="APh1fT">That may all be true, but Detroit certainly had an opportunity to give him some competition in free agency. They didn’t. There are still some talented receivers out there, Detroit could re-sign Josh Reynolds, or they may invest in the position at the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a>, but for now, the opportunity is all of Williams to take that next step to be a true difference-maker in Detroit. </p>
<h3 id="1nSeze"><strong>Cameron Sutton</strong></h3>
<p id="TbbXmE">Sutton’s first year in Detroit was a tough one. By just about every metric—be it PFF grade or passer rating allowed—it was his worst season since his first couple of years in the NFL when he was only a depth player.</p>
<p id="SsHyoF">But many believed Sutton has always been a No. 2 cornerback who was living the tough life of a CB1 in Detroit. Faced with the incredibly daunting task of going against the opponent’s top receivers (think Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb, and Mike Evans), Sutton struggled immensely. </p>
<p id="jnZ6co">Now that job likely belongs to Carlton Davis, giving Sutton the opportunity to have his career bounce back as the team’s CB2. </p>
<p id="60NsSK">That said, it’s not all great news for Sutton. Detroit brought in legit competition that could very well challenge Sutton for a starting job. Don’t count out the possibility of Emmanuel Moseley or Amik Robertson winning a spot in the starting lineup. Detroit also could very well draft a cornerback highly as well.</p>
<p id="k7Ommj">The Lions have said time and time again that it doesn’t matter where you were drafted or how much you’re getting paid, the best player plays, and they’ve followed through with that. Just ask Derrick Barnes or Malcolm Rodriguez.</p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24102951/free-agency-winners-4-detroit-lions-benefit-week-1-movesJeremy Reisman2024-03-18T07:00:00-04:002024-03-18T07:00:00-04:00Open thread: Is there a move the Lions should have made in free agency?
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<p>Brad Holmes has made some solid moves so far during free agency. But is there a move you wish he had made?</p> <p id="tRLHiM">The first wave of free agency is over, and with it, many teams across the NFL have bolstered their rosters with aspirations of success. While the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> have added talent in multiple ways, it is always worth comparing to the rest of the league.</p>
<p id="bCt2CV">The big, multi-year contracts with hundreds of millions of dollars always dominate the headlines, as do the new faces in new places. The 2024 edition of free agency has not only seen NFL staples join new teams, but also a carousel of Madden-worthy trades. <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/16/24103533/justin-fields-trade-terms-conditions-chicago-bears-pittsburgh-steelers">Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers</a>? Keenan Allen to the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a>? <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/11/24097901/detroit-lions-trade-buccaneers-cb-carlton-davis-free-agency-news">Carlton Davis to the Lions</a>? These are just some of the trades affecting the NFC North, let alone the NFL as we know it.</p>
<p id="ob2zO2"><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/17/24103550/detroit-lions-second-wave-free-agency-best-options">The next wave of free agents will trickle in in the lead up to the 2024 NFL Draft</a>, and while Brad Holmes will undoubtedly make a few more moves, the biggest moves are all but over. Looking at the rest of the league and their moves, is there a deal you wish Holmes had pulled the trigger on?</p>
<p id="VBiriN">Today’s Question of the Day is:</p>
<h3 id="QN6ZYH"><strong>Is there a move that you wish the Lions had made in free agency?</strong></h3>
<p id="p5LHl8">My answer: Signing safety Geno Stone, who signed a two-year, $15 million deal with the <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a>.</p>
<p id="Awkrh1">There are three moves I want to mention, but their fits with the Lions were not ideal. I think the <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/">Steelers</a> got excellent value trading for Fields for a conditional sixth-round pick, but Detroit was not a logical destination for the former Bears quarterback given the presence of Hendon Hooker and the division rivalry between the Lions and Bears. I also think the <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> made a great move by signing cornerback Kendall Fuller to a two-year, $16.5 million deal. However, following the Lions’ trade for Davis and signing of Amik Robertson, I don’t think this signing made sense for Detroit. Finally, the Lions will certainly miss guard Jonah Jackson, but given his three-year, $51 million deal with the <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/">Los Angeles Rams</a>, I think he priced himself out of Detroit.</p>
<p id="7QF74W">While the Lions have shored up their cornerback room, I think their safety group is still needing another piece or two. Kerby Joseph and Ifeatu Melifonwu are the probable starters for 2024, but the only other pure safety on the roster is undrafted free agent Brandon Joseph. Tracy Walker was released, while C.J. Gardner-Johnson signed a three-year deal with the <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a>. Considering that the Lions’ safeties accounted for 2,410 snaps in 2023, the Lions need a capable player to take some of those plays.</p>
<p id="7h8uKP">While the Lions could very well address this in the draft or the next wave of free agency, I think signing Geno Stone was a move I wish Brad Holmes had made. Stone is an excellent safety in coverage, which would have complemented the solid run defense that Kerby Joseph and Melifonwu provide.</p>
<p id="9pqxR4">A two-year deal for just $15 million is beyond reasonable for a soon-to-be 25-year-old safety on the rise. Xavier McKinney earned a four-year, $68 million deal with the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a>. Gardner-Johnson, despite missing most of last season, got $33 million from the Eagles on his three-year deal. I don’t believe the difference between Stone and either of these players is worth tens of millions.</p>
<p id="8BVqpO">With a safety in Stone off the board, along with Jordan Fuller signing a one-year, $5.25 million contract with the <a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/">Carolina Panthers</a>, I think the Lions are now in the market for a veteran, rather than a player entering their prime. Players like Quandre Diggs, Eddie Jackson, or John Johnson are strong candidates to form a safety trio with Joseph and Melifonwu.</p>
<p id="cSdodA">Looking back at the first wave of free agency, which moves stand out as ones you wish the Lions had made? Let us know in the comments below.</p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/18/24104593/detroit-lions-free-agency-move-should-have-made-brad-holmesJohn Whiticar2024-03-17T14:00:04-04:002024-03-17T14:00:04-04:00Whoops! Revisiting hot takes from when Lions passed on Justin Fields for Penei Sewell
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<p>Remember some of the hot takes from when the Detroit Lions passed on Justin Fields to select Penei Sewell? We do.</p> <p id="TREyAc">The <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-draft">NFL Draft</a> is full of overreactions and hot takes. Armchair fans and analysts are more than happy to weigh in on picks and attempt to ridicule teams for taking one player over another. This is especially prevalent among fans wanting to dunk on their favorite team's division rivals. </p>
<p id="NTBPRF">For example, here’s a great screen grab from our own Ryan Mathews, capturing <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> analysts reacting to the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> taking running back Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft—you know, before he made the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-pro-bowl">Pro Bowl</a> as a rookie.</p>
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<p id="Fygwl7">But following Saturday night’s news of the <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/16/24103533/justin-fields-trade-terms-conditions-chicago-bears-pittsburgh-steelers">trading quarterback Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a sixth-round pick in 2025 (!)</a> we thought it might be a good time to revisit some media and fan reactions from when the Lions passed on Fields to select All-Pro offensive tackle, Penei Sewell. </p>
<p id="rNbL5Y">Now this is all in good fun and in the spirit of team rivalries—and credit to these brave souls for not deleting these tweets—but at the same time, let’s have some fun Lions fans.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I really like Penei Sewell, but the Lions passing up on Justin Fields for Sewell cuz they have Goff is why the Lions are the Lions.</p>— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomFornelli/status/1387937915016302592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2021</a>
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<p id="RnUd5h">He realized his mistake during the Lions 2023-24 divisional playoff win over the <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a>:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I was wrong about Jared Goff.</p>— Tom Fornelli (@TomFornelli) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomFornelli/status/1749202062351405164?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2024</a>
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<p id="MqY0zB">Here are some more reactions from Bears fans:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">How could you just gloss over the Bears getting Teven Jenkins? <br><br>Over the next 4 years you can have:<br> <br>A) Jared Goff & Penei Sewell for $124m. <br><br>Or<br><br>B) Justin Fields & Teven Jenkins for $27m.<br><br>And there’s people on this planet, (Lions fans) who would pick A.<br> <a href="https://t.co/chtwMsrL47">https://t.co/chtwMsrL47</a></p>— Max Markham (@MaxMarkhamNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxMarkhamNFL/status/1416836601003483137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2021</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Plus theyre changing Sewell’s position to RT. Picking him over Fields makes zero sense.</p>— Max Markham (@MaxMarkhamNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxMarkhamNFL/status/1416839783632883712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2021</a>
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<p id="Z93OBU">Whoops.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/Lions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Lions</a> just made the worst mistake in draft history mark my words. Passing on Fields is going to be a killer for Holmes & Co. Dumbass <a href="https://twitter.com/bobwojnowski?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bobwojnowski</a> & the Detroit media talked Sewell into the pick. Hope y'all are happy when Fields is killing it and we still don't got a qb</p>— Adam Mancini (@AdamMancini1992) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamMancini1992/status/1387938088836554754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2021</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lions missed last years draft by taking Sewell over fields (Sewell is phenomenal but fields is a future franchise QB) & this year they will pass up on either Olave or Jameson Williams with their 2nd first round pick & make the same mistake</p>— NFC North Champs(OnePride) (@TheNextLegendBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNextLegendBB/status/1483536993921511431?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2022</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Remember when the Lions passed on Justin Fields because they loved Goff? <a href="https://t.co/sqPly7LNFi">pic.twitter.com/sqPly7LNFi</a></p>— Jonathan (@JJ113088) <a href="https://twitter.com/JJ113088/status/1591883476919263240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2022</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The lions passing on Justin Fields bc they have Jared Goff is totally Lions and I even think Sewell is gonna be a star. I’m never taking the OT over the franchise QB tho. Thanks Detroit!</p>— Ryan James (@RJChicagoSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/RJChicagoSports/status/1391166661655416837?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2021</a>
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<p id="koD0i9">If the sarcasm wasn’t laid on so thick in this next Tweet, this would have actually been accurate.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm sure the Lions passing on Justin Fields only to have him land in their division won't prove to be a costly decision at all</p>— Dane Belbeck (@ZDane7) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZDane7/status/1387946269772062727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2021</a>
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<p id="d4It0A">But Lions media and fans are not immune to falling into this trap either.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Detroit Lions will never take leap until they get rid of Jared Goff, find their Justin Fields <a href="https://t.co/MFydPalEwl">https://t.co/MFydPalEwl</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/freep?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@freep</a></p>— Carlos Monarrez (@cmonarrez) <a href="https://twitter.com/cmonarrez/status/1592143275883839490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2022</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">If only the Lions could have had a chance to draft a guy like Justin Fields!?!<br><br>He’ll be tormenting the Lions for years and years and years.</p>— Jeff Riger (@riger1984) <a href="https://twitter.com/riger1984/status/1591881332195721217?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2022</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Lions passed on Justin Fields to keep Jared Goff and that’s truly the most disgusting act of the 2021 nfl draft</p>— Bak (@JacobBak12) <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobBak12/status/1416470388754821122?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2021</a>
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<p id="ApMnhi">Not to be left out, even the SOL crowd got in on the action:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">OMG WTF IS THIS FRANCHISE DOING JUSTIN FIELDS WAS RIGHT THERE!!! IT WILL ALWAYS BE THE SAME OLD LIONS ♂️ ♂️ ♂️ <a href="https://t.co/Tn0kdiTgav">https://t.co/Tn0kdiTgav</a></p>— Goff_SZN 0-0 (@Goff_SZN_16) <a href="https://twitter.com/Goff_SZN_16/status/1769146387290038445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2024</a>
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<p id="JuZJgZ">Heck, some Lions fans were exposing themselves just a few days ago:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">2024 NFC North QB rankings<br>1. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Packers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Packers</a>: Jordan Love<br>2. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bears?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bears</a>: Justin Fields<br>3. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lions</a>: Jared Goff<br>4. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vikings</a>: Sam Darnold (For Now)</p>— ObiWannaBrick31 (@ObiWannaBrick31) <a href="https://twitter.com/ObiWannaBrick31/status/1768400277760082420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2024</a>
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<p id="FMBfRz">In the end, it’s nice when lessons are learned, and apologies are made.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">There was a time I was upset the Lions drafted Sewell over Justin Fields, and I would like to sincerely apologize for that. At times, I can be quite the non-ball knower.</p>— Poopbutt69, M.D, Ph.D. (@gmanfridge) <a href="https://twitter.com/gmanfridge/status/1769132932310917139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2024</a>
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/17/24103920/whoops-revisiting-hot-takes-from-when-lions-passed-on-justin-fields-for-penei-sewellErik Schlitt2024-03-17T09:00:00-04:002024-03-17T09:00:00-04:00Open thread: What second-wave free agent player should the Lions sign?
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<p>The Detroit Lions are entering wave two of free agency. Which player available would be best for the team? </p> <p id="RRHiX0">The first week of free agency is basically in the books, and the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> had an active, but selective week of transactions... just as general manager Brad Holmes told us he would.</p>
<p id="lYsXip">From Monday through Saturday night, this has been <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/26/24080990/2024-detroit-lions-free-agency-offseason-tracker-latest-signings-trades">Detroit’s complete scoreboard</a>: </p>
<p id="fM3ml9"><strong>Added: </strong></p>
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<li id="zjOB84">CB Carlton Davis</li>
<li id="CfHipO">CB Amik Robertson</li>
<li id="LslhrU">DT DJ Reader </li>
<li id="2SmXio">EDGE Marcus Davenport</li>
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<p id="4cLYsA"><strong>Re-signed: </strong></p>
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<li id="MI7jJ5">G Graham Glasgow</li>
<li id="gcO7NN">OT Dan Skipper</li>
<li id="uzNOYb">CB Khalil Dorsey</li>
<li id="G4IDWB">LS Scott Daly</li>
<li id="ubZX0q">WR Donovan Peoples-Jones</li>
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<p id="dnbLLn"><strong>Lost: </strong></p>
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<li id="aT2NIX">G Jonah Jackson</li>
<li id="KUeAfW">DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson</li>
<li id="eb8i4V">LB Anthony Pittman</li>
<li id="Xl7XnU">DT Benito Jones</li>
<li id="RdYONE">CB Chase Lucas</li>
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<p id="DTxJ5o"><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/2/26/24080990/2024-detroit-lions-free-agency-offseason-tracker-latest-signings-trades">You can see the entire list of Lions offseason moves and losses here.</a></p>
<p id="2N6HVk">You’re unlikely to agree with every move they made or chose <em>not</em> to make, but it would be hard to argue that anything they’ve done so far has been overly surprising. That said, there is still plenty of work to do, and Holmes has done a pretty good job in the past finding gems beyond the top names in the past (Alex Anzalone, Kalif Raymond, etc.). </p>
<p id="gYAX45">So today’s Question of the Day is: </p>
<h3 id="V6tbOn">What second-wave free agency move should the Lions make? </h3>
<p id="KASB19"><strong>My answer: </strong>You could make a legitimate argument that the Lions have reasonable and quality starters at every position right now... except one: left guard. You could certainly make the argument or hope that someone like Colby Sorsdal or Kayode Awosika could step in between Taylor Decker and Frank Ragnow and be just fine, but.. that requires a little bit more of offseason rosiness than I’m capable of. </p>
<p id="NuJYBq">The easy answer is to just grab a guard early in April’s draft and they’re fine, but that isn’t Holmes’ style. He’ll grab a guard if the right one is there, but if the right prospect isn’t there, he’s not going to settle or reach for someone at a position of need. So, Detroit needs to go into the draft with someone they’re comfortable starting. </p>
<p id="pKOLDC">A short-term deal with a veteran makes perfect sense. It gives the Lions an option immediately, but still allows them to draft highly at the position. The guard market is drying up relatively quickly, but there are still a few players capable of starting. A reunion with Laken Tomlinson would likely be on the cheaper end, but if the Lions could coax Kevin Zeitler away from Baltimore, that would be ideal. Zeitler, who at 33 years old last year somehow earned his <em>first</em> <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-pro-bowl">Pro Bowl</a> appearance, would keep the offensive line a strength while giving Detroit a nice mentor should they draft an offensive lineman in April.</p>
<p id="0kxvb4">Which free agent out there would you like the Lions to bring? Scroll down to the comment section and share your favorite players still out there. </p>
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2024/3/17/24103550/detroit-lions-second-wave-free-agency-best-optionsJeremy Reisman