BAL BUF CIN CLE DEN HOU IND JAX KC LAC LV MIA NE NYJ PIT TEN
ARI ATL CAR CHI DAL DET GB LAR MIN NO NYG PHI SEA SF TB WAS
QB RB WR TE PK | All Non-IDP | DT DE DL ILB OLB LB CB S DB | Footballguys View | All the news | FBG News Blogger Archive
Lions | John Morton to run the offense in Detroit Tue Jan 28, 01:03 PM
Denver Broncos passing coordinator John Morton was named the new offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
| Footballguys view: Morton, 55, spent the 2022 season with the Lions as the team's senior offensive assistant, so he's familiar with head coach Dan Campbell and the Detroit offense. Still, as NFL.com suggests, he'll have a massive task ahead maintaining Detroit's high-octane offense that was top five in points and yards in each of predecessor Ben Johnson's three seasons as offensive coordinator. In 2024, Detroit boasted the No. 1 scoring offense and the No. 2 unit in total yards. Though it's a tough act to follow, Morton will find a cornucopia of talent such as offensive tackle Penei Sewell, running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery, wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams and quarterback Jared Goff. We'll watch developments in Detroit closely, but trusting in Campbell and the talent will be the default position for now. |
Lions | Detroit Closing In On Denver's John Morton As Next OC Mon Jan 27, 03:13 PM
The Lions appear to have settled on their choice to replace Ben Johnson as their offensive coordinator. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team is working to hire Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton. Morton is traveling to Detroit to meet with the team.
| Footballguys view: While Morton has spent the last two seasons in Denver, he is a familiar face in Detroit. He was on Dan Campbell's staff in 2022 as a senior offensive assistant, and the two men were both on the same Saints staff earlier in their careers. Morton has also worked for the Raiders, 49ers, Jets, and at USC over the last two decades. We'll follow up if/when an official announcement comes. |
Lions | John Morton candidate to watch for OC Sun Jan 26, 07:03 PM
Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton has emerged as a candidate to watch for the vacant offensive coordinator position for the Detroit Lions, according to NFL Insiders Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport. Morton recently was interviewed by head coach Dan Campbell, and he was on the team's staff a few years ago.
| Footballguys view: Campbell comes from the Sean Payton coaching tree, so a hire from Payton's staff in Denver makes sense. We'll see just how much Ben Johnson was responsible for the elite level of the offense in 2025 when someone else takes the reins. |
Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown able to move the sticks Sun Jan 26, 04:19 PM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 73 passes that resulted in a first down during the 2024 regular season, which ranked second in the NFL in the category.
Link to storyAmon-Ra St. Brown player page
Lions | Larry Foote likely to interview for Lions DC job Thu Jan 23, 02:54 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers coach Larry Foote is expected to interview with the Detroit Lions regarding their defensive coordinator vacancy, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Foote was a fine inside linebacker during his playing days, and he's been working his way up the coaching ranks ever since. He would bring a blitz-heavy scheme to the Lions defense if he gets the job. |
Larry Foote player page
Lions | Detroit nearing deal with Kacy Rodgers Thu Jan 23, 01:51 PM
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line coach and run game coordinator Kacy Rodgers is expected to become the new defensive line coach for the Detroit Lions, according to sources.
Link to story Lions | New deal for Netane Muti Wed Jan 22, 04:23 PM
Detroit Lions OG Netane Muti signed a new contract with the Lions Wednesday, Jan. 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Lions | Mark Brunell could be up for two OC gigs Wed Jan 22, 01:44 AM
Detroit Lions quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell is reportedly potential Aaron Glenn's top choice to serve as his offensive coordinator if he accepts the New York Jets' offer to become their new head coach, according to a source. However, Brunell is also under consideration to replace Ben Johnson as the Lions' new offensive coordinator after the latter accepted the Chicago Bears' offer to become their head coach earlier on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Link to storyMark Brunell player page
Lions | Ronnie Bell heads to Motown Tue Jan 21, 07:30 PM
Free-agent WR Ronnie Bell (49ers) was signed to a one-year Reserve/Futures contract on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to storyRonnie Bell player page
Lions | Jared Goff very successful on play action Tue Jan 21, 12:45 AM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff led the NFL with 2,060 passing yards on play action passes during the regular season.
| Footballguys view: Goff had a career-high 37 touchdown passes, 12 interceptions, and a career-high 111.8 passer rating, the second-best in the NFL, for a Detroit team that went 15-2, earned the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, and led the NFL in scoring. But his four-turnover game against the Commanders in the Divisional Round playoff loss will leave plenty of questions about him going forward. Those questions will be compounded by the departure of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who will reportedly become head coach of the Bears. Can Goff continue to improve under a different offensive coordinator? We'll find out, but on the whole, Goff was excellent last year. If the Lions can excel post-Johnson, Goff will be a reason why. |
Jared Goff player page
Lions | New deal for Morice Norris Mon Jan 20, 04:30 PM
Detroit Lions CB Morice Norris signed a new contract with the Lions Monday, Jan. 20. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Lions | Detroit signs 11 to future contracts Mon Jan 20, 04:30 PM
Free-agent LB Abraham Beauplan, C Kingsley Eguakun, QB Jake Fromm, LB DaRon Gilbert, S Erick Hallett, OT Jamarco Jones, WR Tom Kennedy, DE Chris A. Smith, S Loren Strickland, CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver and DE Isaac Ukwu signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Detroit Lions Monday, Jan. 20. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyTom Kennedy player page
Jake Fromm player page
Stantley Thomas-Oliver III player page
Lions | Ben Johnson to take his time Mon Jan 20, 02:30 PM
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is expected to take his time weighing his options with multiple teams showing interest in hiring him as their next head coach, and it's not a lock he will even interview with each interested franchise. The Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars have shown strong interest in hiring Johnson.
| Footballguys view: Johnson went into this hiring cycle as one of the most sought-after candidates. He remains that, even as the list of teams in contention for his services have narrowed. Despite initial speculation that Johnson would view a team's quarterback situation as the most important selling point, more recently, opinion has shifted to suggest alignment with the general manager and front office were priorities. While he won't rush, a decision will come. Stay tuned. |
Lions | Dan Campbell could look to outside candidates for coordinators Mon Jan 20, 10:59 AM
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he'd be open to looking outside of the organization to replace offensive coordinator Ben Johnson or defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn if they took head coaching jobs.
| Footballguys view: Make no mistake, there are in-house candidates. The list includes Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand, assistant head coach/running backs Coach Scottie Montgomery, and offensive line coach Hank Fraley. But any of those three could leave to become offensive coordinator for current Lions OC Ben Johnson or DC Aaron Glenn if/when they take head coaching jobs. Some potential outside candidates mentioned in recent days are Broncos senior offensive assistant Pete Carmichael and Buffalo QBs coach Ron Curry, both of whom worked alongside Campbell on Sean Payton's staff in New Orleans. |
Dan Campbell player page
Lions | Amik Robertson undergoes successful surgery Sun Jan 19, 11:09 AM
Updating previous reports, Detroit Lions CB Amik Robertson (arm) underwent successful surgery on his broken humerus Sunday, Jan. 19, according to a source. He is expected to be ready for offseason workouts.
| Footballguys view: Robertson signed with the Lions as a free agent in the offseason and became a key part of the secondary. He finished the regular season with 50 tackles, eight passes defensed, and three forced fumbles. As Profootballtalk.com notes, Robertson signed a two-year deal, so he'll remain in Detroit as the Lions pick up the pieces from a crushing end to a season with so much promise. |
Amik Robertson player page
Lions | Amik Robertson has broken arm Sun Jan 19, 10:00 AM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Amik Robertson (arm) sustained a broken arm during the first quarter of the team's Divisional Round playoff game versus the Washington Commanders Saturday, Jan. 18, according to head coach Dan Campbell. He is expected to undergo surgery Sunday, Jan. 19, or Monday, Jan. 20.
Link to storyAmik Robertson player page
Lions | Detroit can't keep up with Washington Sun Jan 19, 12:06 AM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff completed 23 of his 40 passes for 313 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions in a 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round. He also lost a fumble. RB Jahmyr Gibbs rushed 14 times for 105 yards and two touchdowns and caught six passes for 70 yards. RB David Montgomery added seven carries for 28 yards, and WR Jameson Williams had a 61-yard touchdown run to go along with one catch for 19 yards. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown had eight catches for 137 yards, and TE Sam LaPorta added six grabs for 51 yards and a score. LB Jack Campbell finished with a team-igh 14 tackles, and LB Alex Anzalone logged 13 tackles, including 12 solo stops.
| Footballguys view: Turnovers were the story of the night. Most notable were a pick-six, a fumble in scoring range, and another interception in the end zone, all by Goff to close the first half. Jameson Williams added another interception on a trick play, and Goff added a fourth INT to close the contest. Going forward, there will be change. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn could get head coach jobs and leave Dan Campbell needing to refresh a coaching staff that staff has been remarkably stable given the team's success in recent years. We'll all be watching how the Lions handle those potential departures, assuming they come to pass. |
Jared Goff player page
Alex Anzalone player page
David Montgomery player page
Amon-Ra St. Brown player page
Jahmyr Gibbs player page
Sam LaPorta player page
Jack Campbell player page
Lions | Ifeatu Melifonwu exits playoff game Sat Jan 18, 11:09 PM
Detroit Lions S Ifeatu Melifonwu (hamstring) is questionable to return to the Divisional Round game against the Washington Commanders after exiting with a hamstring injury.
Link to storyIfeatu Melifonwu player page
Lions | Jared Goff cleared to return Sat Jan 18, 09:43 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff (head) passed concussion protocol and returned to the Divisional Round game against the Washington Commanders.
Link to storyJared Goff player page
Lions | Jared Goff to the medical tent Sat Jan 18, 09:19 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff (head) exited the Divisional Round game against the Washington Commanders and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Link to storyJared Goff player page
Lions | Amik Robertson won't return Sat Jan 18, 08:25 PM
Detroit Lions CB Amik Robertson (elbow) exited the Divisional Round game against the Washington Commanders with an elbow injury and will not return.
Link to storyAmik Robertson player page
Lions | Divisional Playoffs Detroit Lions inactives Sat Jan 18, 06:48 PM
The Detroit Lions have declared OG Kevin Zeitler, DE Patrick O'Connor, DL Brodric Martin, OT Giovanni Manu, DE Mitchell Agude, QB Hendon Hooker and OT Colby Sorsdal inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
Link to storyHendon Hooker player page
Lions | Division Round practice report for Lions Thu Jan 16, 04:23 PM
Detroit Lions DE Patrick O'Connor (calf) and OG Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 16, and have been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring, illness) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. OT Taylor Decker (non-injury), CB Terrion Arnold (foot) and RB David Montgomery (knee) fully participated in practice but are not on the injury report.
Link to storyDavid Montgomery player page
Lions | No designation for David Montgomery Thu Jan 16, 04:17 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 16, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
| Footballguys view: We couldn't get a more clear sign that Montgomery should be expected to have his normal workload and effectiveness just when the Lions need him the most. |
David Montgomery player page
Lions | Wednesday practice report for Lions Wed Jan 15, 04:22 PM
Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (non-injury), DE Patrick O'Connor (calf), CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring, illness) and OG Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 15. CB Terrion Arnold (foot) and RB David Montgomery (knee) fully participated in practice.
Link to storyDavid Montgomery player page
Lions | David Montgomery takes part in practice Wed Jan 15, 04:20 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 15.
| Footballguys view: Montgomery said he's "ready to go" for the Divisional Round against the Commanders. He's participating fully in practice, and that means we could see him return without restrictions as the Lions look to march to the Super Bowl. The Commanders won't be an easy out, so having Montgomery available helps their already explosive offense. |
David Montgomery player page
Lions | David Montgomery a full participant Tue Jan 14, 05:10 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) was a full participant at practice Tuesday, Jan. 14. The Lions conducted a walkthrough Tuesday so his participation level is an estimation.
Link to storyDavid Montgomery player page
Lions | Tuesday practice report for Detroit Tue Jan 14, 05:07 PM
Detroit Lions DE Patrick O'Connor (calf), CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring, illness) and OG Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) did not practice Tuesday, Jan. 14. CB Terrion Arnold (foot) was a full participant at practice. The Lions conducted a walkthrough Tuesday so this is an estimation.
Link to story Lions | David Montgomery A Full Participant Tuesday Tue Jan 14, 04:13 PM
Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) and CB Terrion Arnold (foot) were listed as full participants in practice today.
| Footballguys view: Montgomery missed the final three games of the season with a knee injury that was initially thought to end his season. Other medical opinions changed that outlook, and Montgomery remains on track to play against the Commanders this week. Head coach Dan Campbell said last week that he expected to have Montgomery back in the lineup for the team's first playoff game, and today's practice report -- albeit an estimate -- lends further credence to that. Jahmyr Gibbs has been a force in Montgomery's absence, but having more options on offense will be a plus as the Lions isn'ttry to make it to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. |
David Montgomery player page
Lions | David Montgomery will have role in first playoff game Mon Jan 13, 01:21 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) is expected to have a role during the team's first playoff game in the NFC Divisional Round as he makes a return from an MCL sprain, head coach Dan Campbell said Monday, Jan. 13.
| Footballguys view: How big the role will be and how effective Montgomery will be is to be determined. Jahmyr Gibbs is still the most valuable running back in any playoff fantasy format after he almost single-handedly vaulted the Lions to the #1 seed against the Vikings in the season finale. |
Dan Campbell player page
David Montgomery player page
Lions | Ennis Rakestraw Jr. designated to return Fri Jan 10, 12:12 AM
Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (hamstring) was designated to return from the Reserve/Injured list on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Link to story Lions | David Montgomery Expected Back For Lions Playoff Opener Tue Jan 7, 03:17 PM
Lions coach Dan Campbell told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday that he expects RB David Montgomery to return to action in the team's playoff opener in the NFC Divisional Round.
| Footballguys view: There was a time when it looked like Montgomery would miss the rest of the season. Campbell initially said Montgomery, who sprained an MCL in the Week 15 loss to Buffalo, would have season-ending surgery. But Montgomery sought additional opinions and was told he could return after several weeks of rest. He missed the final three games of the regular season and will have another couple of weeks before the divisional round, which seems to have done the trick. While Jahmyr Gibbs has been dominant over the last three games, Montgomery had 1,371 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns during the regular season. Expecting a continuing split in the postseason is wise. |
David Montgomery player page
Lions | Terrion Arnold not dealing with major injury Tue Jan 7, 01:51 PM
Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold (foot), who was carted off the field in Week 18, is considered day-to-day after he was diagnosed with a foot contusion on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Link to story Lions | Seven receptions for Sam LaPorta Mon Jan 6, 02:37 AM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta caught all seven of his targeted passes for 63 yards during the club's Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to storySam LaPorta player page
Lions | Tim Patrick good for two catches Mon Jan 6, 02:32 AM
Detroit Lions WR Tim Patrick had two receptions for 15 yards versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.
Link to storyTim Patrick player page
Lions | Jameson Williams settles for 34 yards Mon Jan 6, 02:21 AM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams posted six receptions (on eight targets) for 34 yards against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan. 5.
Link to story Lions | Amon-Ra St. Brown paces Detroit in receiving Mon Jan 6, 02:11 AM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown had six receptions (on seven targets) for a team-high 77 yards against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18.
Link to storyAmon-Ra St. Brown player page
Lions | Craig Reynolds tallies 39 yards Mon Jan 6, 02:03 AM
Detroit Lions RB Craig Reynolds (back) ran the ball eight times for 39 yards versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. He was also targeted twice but did not record a reception.
Link to storyCraig Reynolds player page
Lions | Monster night for Jahmyr Gibbs Mon Jan 6, 01:50 AM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs carried the ball 23 times for 139 yards and three touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 18. He also caught five passes for 31 yards and a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: With David Montgomery sidelined, Gibbs continued proving he is an elite player. He became the first Lions player to lead the NFL in scrimmage touchdowns (20) since Sanders in 1991 (17) while setting a single-season franchise record for TDs. No other Lions running back had produced a four-touchdown game since Sanders in 1991, also against the Vikings. With Saquon Barkley sitting out Week 18, Gibbs finishes the season as the fantasy's RB1 overall with 21.5 points per game. |
Jahmyr Gibbs player page
Lions | Jared Goff efficient in win Mon Jan 6, 01:40 AM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff completed 27 of his 33 passes for 231 yards with a touchdown and a pair of interceptions during the club's Week 18 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to storyJared Goff player page
Lions | Terrion Arnold unable to return Sun Jan 5, 11:46 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold (foot) was unable to return to the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Link to story Lions | Kevin Zeitler suffers hamstring injury Sun Jan 5, 11:44 PM
Detroit Lions OG Kevin Zeitler (hamstring) exited the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings in the second half due to a hamstring injury.
Link to story Lions | Terrion Arnold exits with foot ailment Sun Jan 5, 10:52 PM
Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold (foot) left the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a foot injury, and he is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Lions | Patrick O'Connor out with calf injury Sun Jan 5, 10:50 PM
Detroit Lions DL Patrick O'Connor (calf) left the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings due to a calf injury and he will not return.
Link to story Lions | Week 18 Detroit Lions inactives Sun Jan 5, 06:52 PM
The Detroit Lions have declared RB David Montgomery, QB Teddy Bridgewater, DL Brodric Martin, DE Jonah X. Williams, OT Giovanni Manu, OG Kayode Awosika and OT Colby Sorsdal inactive for Week 18.
Link to storyTeddy Bridgewater player page
David Montgomery player page
Lions | Alex Anzalone to be limited in Week 18 Sun Jan 5, 11:07 AM
Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) will play in Week 18 versus the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It will be his first game action since Week 11, when he fractured his forearm. Anzalone will wear a special pad on his forearm for protection and is expected to have his number of defensive snaps monitored.
Link to storyAlex Anzalone player page
Lions | Detroit makes several moves Sat Jan 4, 04:22 PM
Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) and WR Kalif Raymond (foot) were activated off injured reserve on Saturday, Jan. 4. Also, CB Emmanuel Moseley (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, DB Morice Norris was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster, WR Tom Kennedy was signed to the practice squad and DL Chris A. Smith and CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver were elevated from the practice squad for Week 18.
Link to storyKalif Raymond player page
Alex Anzalone player page
Emmanuel Moseley player page
Tom Kennedy player page
Stantley Thomas-Oliver III player page
Lions | Craig Reynolds listed as questionable Fri Jan 3, 04:21 PM
Detroit Lions RB Craig Reynolds (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for Week 18.
Link to storyCraig Reynolds player page
Lions | David Montgomery out again Fri Jan 3, 04:17 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 3, and has been ruled out for Week 18.
Link to storyDavid Montgomery player page
Lions | Detroit's injury report for Week 18 Fri Jan 3, 03:49 PM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery (knee) and CB Emmanuel Moseley (illness) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings. RB Craig Reynolds (back) did not practice on Friday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable. LB Alex Anzalone (forearm) and WR Kalif Raymond (foot) practiced in full on Friday but are also listed as questionable. OL Christian Mahogany (illness), LB Jack Campbell (rib) and CB Amik Robertson (calf) practiced in full on Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
Link to storyKalif Raymond player page
Alex Anzalone player page
Emmanuel Moseley player page
David Montgomery player page
Craig Reynolds player page
Amik Robertson player page
Jack Campbell player page