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Detroit Lions announce return of black uniforms in 2024

“When you win the division,” Wood responded. Fresh off their first division title in three decades, the Lions will be back in black this season as an alternate uniform. After falling one game shy of making their first Super Bowl appearance in 2023, the Lions will tap into their past with the infamous black uniforms […]

More roar: How the Lions improved through free agency

So, every move that they made — and didn’t make in free agency — was intentional as they attempted to upgrade the roster, notably on the defense. Under Holmes’ vision and the direction of coach Dan Campbell, Detroit tackled some of its major offseason needs ahead of the upcoming draft, including free agent additions such […]

Lions bolster defense, sign veteran DT DJ Reader

Terms were not disclosed. According to multiple reports, Reader agreed to a two-year, $27.25 million contract. Reader is another impact defensive player added this week by the Lions, who also traded for cornerback Carlton Davis III. Reader is considered one of the cornerstones of the Cincinnati Bengals’ franchise turnaround. When he landed with the Bengals […]

Why Lions extended Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes

DETROIT — Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have transformed the Detroit Lions from laughingstock franchise to Super Bowl contenders in just three seasons. That’s how well Detroit’s coach and general manager have worked together. And Thursday, amid the yearly free agency rush, they were rewarded with contract extensions that will keep them together through the […]

Lions prioritize draft over splashy moves in free agency

The organization won its first division championship in three decades, tied the franchise record for most wins in a season (12) and reached the NFC Championship Game under the guidance of third-year coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes. So the question now is: What’s next? History suggests Holmes and Campbell won’t be making […]

Fire Bill Belichick? Bench Mac Jones? What’s next for Patriots

The New England Patriots would like to know when they can stop hitting rock-bottom. Things were bad after consecutive 30-point losses to the Cowboys and Saints, but an upset victory over the Bills was supposed to right the ship. Instead, the Pats have lost three straight since their home win over Buffalo, including an ugly […]

How the burpee turned the Detroit Lions into contenders

But when the time finally arrives and the Lions pride of 300-pounders gather ’round their famously hypercaffeinated coach at midfield, there’s no mistaking the classic calisthenic chosen for this important, collective moment of sweating, suffering and bonding. It’s one of the least understood but most universally hated, humbling and ruthlessly efficient exercises known to man. […]