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Jets target Lions' porous coverage in Week 3 rematch with Aaron Glenn
sports16 days ago

Jets target Lions' porous coverage in Week 3 rematch with Aaron Glenn

The Detroit Lions and New York Jets meet in Week 3, featuring a tactical clash between Aaron Glenn’s new defensive scheme and his former Detroit system. While the Jets boast a top-tier defense led by rookie edge rusher David Bailey, their offense remains inconsistent. The Lions, despite a struggling defense, possess elite pass-rushing and tackling metrics but suffer from significant coverage gaps due to the absence of star safeties. The game hinges on whether Geno Smith can exploit Detroit's secondary and if Amon-Ra St. Brown can neutralize New York's pass rush.

NFL Cracks Down on Celebration Fines: St. Brown, Juszczyk, and Others Hit with Penalties
sports16 days ago

NFL Cracks Down on Celebration Fines: St. Brown, Juszczyk, and Others Hit with Penalties

The NFL issued multiple fines this week for player celebrations, including a nearly $60,000 penalty for Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown for four smoking-related gestures. San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk was also fined for a drinking celebration, sparking debate over the league's consistency given its beer sponsorships.

Lions unlock cap space by reshaping Sewell and St. Brown contracts
sports28 days ago

Lions unlock cap space by reshaping Sewell and St. Brown contracts

The Detroit Lions converted large portions of two stars’ 2026 salaries into signing bonuses, shifting cap hits into future years and creating substantial 2026 cap space. Penei Sewell’s 2026 salary was reduced to $1.3M with an $18.6M signing bonus spread over five years, while Amon-Ra St. Brown converted $26M of his $27.5M salary. The moves cut 2026 cap hits by roughly $15M for Sewell and about $21M for Brown, but push new cap costs into later seasons, leaving Detroit with around $38M in cap space—the second-most in the NFL behind the 49ers.

Lions Day 1 Camp: Williams, St. Brown Shine as Depth Charts Take Shape
sports2 months ago

Lions Day 1 Camp: Williams, St. Brown Shine as Depth Charts Take Shape

Detroit opened Year 6 of training camp with a 90-minute, injury-free session highlighted by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams making standout receptions, Sam LaPorta looking healthy and involved in heavy first-team reps, and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. earning extensive first-team work. Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, and Nick Whiteside flashed on defense, while Gibbs and several safeties were sidelined, signaling a crowded roster battle as camp progresses.

Lions Minicamp Day 2: St. Brown shines, Clark leads defense, depth takes shape
sports3 months ago

Lions Minicamp Day 2: St. Brown shines, Clark leads defense, depth takes shape

Detroit Lions Day 2 minicamp notes highlight Amon-Ra St. Brown working early, the addition of WRs Tay Martin, Tarik Black and Lucky Jackson (Kendrick Law to IR), and offensively productive late drives led by Jared Goff. On defense, Chuck Clark has emerged as a vocal leader, Ennis Rakestraw is getting first-team reps at No. 2 corner, and the unit showcased length and versatility with a five-man front featuring Hutchinson, Williams, Onwuzurike, McNeill and Wonnum. The exercises illustrate growing depth and competition as minicamp progresses.

St. Brown reacts to Montgomery trade, calling him RB1 on 31 teams
sports7 months ago

St. Brown reacts to Montgomery trade, calling him RB1 on 31 teams

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says he's upset about the David Montgomery trade to Houston, praising Montgomery as a selfless teammate who deserved a bigger role. The Lions received a 2026 fourth-round pick, a future seventh-rounder, and OL Juice Scruggs in exchange for Montgomery, who had been behind Jahmyr Gibbs. St. Brown joked that Montgomery would be an RB1 on 31 other teams, while noting Detroit’s two-back system may limit his carries and predicting Montgomery will be the primary back in Houston alongside Woody Marks. The sentiment is bittersweet, but he wishes Montgomery success with the Texans.

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable for Cowboys Game
sports10 months ago

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown Questionable for Cowboys Game

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys have several key players listed with injuries ahead of their Thursday Night Football game, with Amon-Ra St. Brown being questionable and others like Kalif Raymond and Brock Wright ruled out. The injury statuses are evolving, with some players like Penei Sewell and Graham Glasgow showing signs of readiness, while others like Kerby Joseph and Amon-Ra St. Brown may be game-time decisions.

Amon-Ra St. Brown's Injury Status Could Impact Lions' Playoff Hopes
sports10 months ago

Amon-Ra St. Brown's Injury Status Could Impact Lions' Playoff Hopes

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are preparing for their Week 14 game with key injuries, notably Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond, who are both likely to miss the game due to ankle injuries. St. Brown is a game-time decision, while Raymond is expected to sit out. Other players are dealing with various injuries, and their participation remains uncertain as the week progresses.