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NFL legend Mike Ditka passed away today. Lions coach Dan Campbell recalled a combine interview that was "one of the best times of my life and most intimidating times of my life sitting across from Mike Ditka." www.freep.com/story/sports...

Lions' Dan Campbell recalls 'intimidating' interview with Mike Ditka

Mike Ditka was coach of the New Orleans Saints when he interviewed Dan Campbell before the 1999 NFL draft.

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Dan Campbell on whether Brian Branch will play this weekend: "I think that's a tall order for this week." Said Lions want to be as smart with him as possible. "Love where he's at right now."

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How a Michigan wunderkind landed among the infamous 'Cornell 7' www.freep.com/story/news/c...

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Jerry does not look happy tonight

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Kelvin Sheppard on Lions D: “I do feel like we're right there at this wall right now and banging on this wall. … And I [told the team] there's going to be a group of men that bust this MF’er down.” www.freep.com/story/sports...

Kelvin Sheppard says Detroit Lions defense is 'banging on this wall'

In a lengthy news conference Thursday, Oct. 8, Detroit Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard said he’s proud of the way his defensive line has played.

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Tyleik Williams said he just bruised his foot, should be good to go Sunday vs the Cardinals. He was limited in practice today.

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Gio Manu also doing some work on the inside field during practice.

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Dave Birkett @davebirkett.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Tyleik Williams back at Lions practice today. Still no Rock Ya-Sin.

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Sam LaPorta on contract talks with the Lions: "I don't know if it's truly off the table but I think there's certainly a stalemate right now" www.freep.com/story/sports...

Dave Birkett @davebirkett.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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Brian Branch back at Lions practice today for the first time since he tore his Achilles last December. Dan Campbell said 'it'll take a minute' for Branch to knock the rust off, but he expects BB to make an immediate impact once on the field www.freep.com/story/sports...

Dan Campbell: 'It'll take a minute' for Brian Branch to knock off rust

Brian Branch (Achilles) and Cade Mays (wrist) returned to practice Wednesday, Oct. 7, from PUP and injured reserve, respectively.

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Inside the Lions: -Playoffs?!? Well, look at the NFC. -What’s up with the penalties? Lions lacking details of late -(Whispers, yeah, the offense the offense does miss Ben Johnson) www.freep.com/story/sports...

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So this is probably not good news for ex-Lions CB Terrion Arnold: Another co-defendent in his case, Boakai Hilton, pleaded guilty in court today and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He is required to testify against Arnold as part of his plea agreement.

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They chanted "M-V-P" and if Bryce Young had a few games on his schedule against the Lions defense he'd have a chance. Panthers 32, Lions 26 on Sunday Night Football www.freep.com/story/sports...

Lions' defense makes Bryce Young look like MVP in loss to Panthers

Detroit Lions score: Carolina torched a shorthanded Detroit defense early, then held on in the fourth quarter.

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Panthers missed their second PAT of the night, lead 22-16 after another Tet McMillan TD. McMillan now has 11 catches, 162 yards and 2 TDs.

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Tet McMillan looking like Jerry Rice against the Lions secondary

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Bryce Young 12 of 13, 141 yards and that TD that gives the Panthers a 13-6 lead. 8:01 left in the first half after the kickoff

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Panthers 7, Lions 3, end of first quarter

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Not sure who was at fault on that 21-yard gain, but Panthers are putting Lions changing LBs/DBs in conflict with that RPO game. Rolder and Chuck Clark both went to the sideline and left McMillan open down the seam,

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Nice opening series by Tyleik Williams (run stuff & tackle on 2 different plays) and Alim McNeill (sack) to force the Carolina punt. It's Lions 3, Panthers 0.

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Devin White, Tyler Conklin among Lions inactives again. Also, Ben Bartch, Bishop Fitzgerald, Ahmed Hassanein and Mekhi Wingo.

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Wrote about ex-Lions RB Jamaal Williams' comeback 2 weeks ago. He's got a workout with the Patriots this week www.freep.com/story/sports...

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I love the long FG attempts. With 4 seconds left in a half, not 30

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Schottenheimer going to be apologizing for his decision making again after this one if the Texans score here before half.

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David Blough just has his 3rd string Q throwing bombs

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The Lions and TE Sam LaPorta have halted contract talks per RapSheet. Sam is not the most media friendly to begin with, but grabbed him in the locker room briefly last week, 4th question, asked about the contract and he cut off the interview www.freep.com/story/sports...

Detroit Lions, TE Sam LaPorta stop contract talks: report

Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions won’t be reaching an agreement on a new contract anytime soon.

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Dave Birkett @davebirkett.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

One roster elevation for the Lions today: S Jalen Mills from PS to the gameday roster for tomorrow.

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Dave Birkett @davebirkett.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Tight ends are having their way with Detroit Lions. Can the defense stop the trend against a good group from the Carolina Panther? www.freep.com/story/sports...

Dave Birkett @davebirkett.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Brotherly love? Detroit Lions OC Drew Petzing and his younger brother Dean, an assistant with the Carolina Panthers, meet this week for the third straight year on Sunday Night Football. "I want him to lose by 50. And I don't think that's ever going to change." www.freep.com/story/sports...

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In today's Lions coordinator roundup: -Drew Petzing on facing the Panthers' depleted CB corps -Kelvin Sheppard explains his Hail Mary defense -Dave Fipp on using a 12th man as holder on kickoffs www.freep.com/story/sports...

Detroit Lions ready to face defense nearly as depleted as theirs

Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp said the Detroit Lions have 'played around with' using a holder to help Jake Bates place kickoffs in the zone

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SumerSports @sumersports.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New way to get cheap Lions tickets on gameday if you want them

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Reposted by Dave Birkett

Pass-rush win rate leaders through Sunday's action (min. 20 pass-rush snaps)

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Saw something this morning that an extension in Dallas isn't imminent. Doesn't mean it won't get done, but I guess drama could extend into spring/next year if he's tagged. Without looking it up, I believe it was reported he turned down $27M/per

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Dan Campbell explains why the Lions took Blake Miller over Monroe Freeling in April’s NFL draft as the two OTs will be in the spotlight Sunday night www.freep.com/story/sports...

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