After another offseason of change, Matthew Stafford is learning again
The veteran QB on his fifth offense is all too familiar with the drill: Learn a new system, nail down new terminology, get everyone on the same page.
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2019 Schedule
6-10, 4th in NFC North
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Stafford balances football, wife's recovery
Matthew Stafford said learning a new offense has kept him focused at work as he deals with his wife's recovery from brain surgery.
NFL offseason agendas: Barnwell's to-do lists for all 16 NFC teams
The Cowboys have to splash the cash on two stars. The Giants need a quarterback succession plan. Here's what's on the docket for the NFC.
Lions to get glimpse of Darrell Bevell's offense, T.J. Hockenson's role
The Lions are set to take the field Tuesday for their first open OTA, so here are some things Detroit fans should keep an eye on this spring.
NFL experts debate: Our picks for MVP in 2019
Is Patrick Mahomes the favorite to repeat? Could Aaron Rodgers get back into the mix? Our insiders look ahead to the start of the season.
Ranking NFL QB commitment: How married all 32 teams are to their starters
Some NFL teams are married to their quarterbacks. Some are just starting to get serious. Let's evaluate every team's relationship with its starter.
Bowen: 15 rookies who landed with the perfect NFL teams
David Montgomery in Chicago. Nasir Adderley in L.A. These are the rookies who landed in spots that will maximize their ability.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lost in some other news today, the Lions signed LB Juwon Young and released LB Tre' Williams, who signed with Detroit earlier this offseason.
Former Chiefs coach Cunningham dies at 72
Former NFL coach Gunther Cunningham has died at the age of 72.
Schefter Podcast: Orlovsky On Young Crop, #AskAdam
Adam Schefter talks to Dan Orlovsky about his ups & downs in the NFL, the young crop of QBs in the NFL poised for success & more (:28). Plus, your #AskAdam questions (31:04).
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Detroit Lions have dipped into another professional sport to sign a new wide receiver. The club announced Sunday afternoon they signed Tom Kennedy, from Bryant, after a tryout during rookie minicamp. While he is likely to be one of tends of transactions across the NFL after the weekend, his story is different because while he went undrafted in the NFL in April, he was taken in the third round of last year's Major League Lacrosse Draft by the Boston Cannons. He played six games for the Cannons last year, recording an assist – all while also being part of the Bryant football team. Kennedy, according to his Bryant bio, initially tried to play football and lacrosse at the school but then left football after the 2014 season, playing lacrosse only for two years, becoming one of the better players in the Northeast Conference. He returned to football in 2017 and had 57 receptions for 888 yards and nine touchdowns. Then last season, his last with eligibility, he had 33 catches for 410 yards and a touchdown after missing four games with injury. Despite only playing football for two seasons, he's eighth in Bryant history in catches and receiving yards.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions signed WR Jordan Smallwood and WR Tom Kennedy today. They waived TE Nate Becker and TE Donald Parham. Neither Becker nor Parham had signing bonuses.
From blocking to building: How an NFL TE became a carpenter on HGTV
After a knee injury ended his NFL career, Jordan Thompson has found a new path renovating houses on the HGTV/TLC show "While You Were Out."
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lions first round pick T.J. Hockenson will wear No. 88. Second-round pick Jahlani Tavai will wear No. 51. Austin Bryant, who was the team's fourth-round pick, gets No. 94 last worn by Ezekiel Ansah.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Lions sign 13 undrafted free agents — also release WR Brandon Reilly.
Mega NFL projections: Likely Super Bowl LIV matchups, 2020 draft order, more
The ESPN Analytics team ran 10,000 simulations of the season. The Chiefs are favorites, but there were plenty of surprises, including a Miami miracle.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Kenny Wiggins: "I've been cut 10 times. I've been in the UFL. Nothing surprises me at this point." Now, he might be Detroit's starter at right guard.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Quandre Diggs is going to become a father in the next few months. Said he's leaned on a lot of father figures in his life for advice. Joked that the nursery is nice, but they aren't painting the walls because the grey was the color of the walls he wanted when they moved into the place. In the future, as his child grows up, maybe that changes. As he enters this new phase of his life, he says, "I'm at peace with life, man."
Kerryon Johnson should be main beneficiary of Lions' new offense
Kerryon Johnson could be the big winner in Darrell Bevell's offense, as the Lions' new offensive coordinator has directed successful rushing attacks.
Kerryon Johnson is the guy who will spoil 'Game of Thrones' for you
The second-year Lions running back was slow to warm to GoT, but now that he has he is all in and only too eager to talk about it.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions will have a new head athletic trainer
Lions RB Johnson fully back from knee injury
Kerryon Johnson missed the last six games of his rookie season with a knee injury, but now, months removed and with the Lions' offseason workouts underway, he said Thursday he's fully back to his old self.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Kerryon Johnson says he's fully healthy: "Yep, ready to go." He missed the last few games of the 2018 season due to injury. Johnson became Detroit's lead back last season as a rookie before the injury. When asked when the rookie wall hit him last year, he said it hit him in "fall camp," meaning before the season even started.
The 2020 NFL draft QB class: Five names to know, plus potential landing spots
Tank for Tua? The 2020 NFL draft might be almost a year away, but it's not too early to look at a loaded QB class and where they might all end up.
What can Lions expect from tight end T.J. Hockenson in Year 1?
The Lions will need T.J. Hockenson to prove worthy of his high draft status; history shows a mixed bag for production of rookie tight ends.
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(8) | T.J. Hockenson | TE | Iowa |
| 2(11) | Jahlani Tavai | ILB | Hawai'i' |
| 3(17) | Will Harris | S | Boston College |
| 4(15) | Austin Bryant | DE | Clemson |
| 5(8) | Amani Oruwariye | CB | Penn State |
| 6(11) | Travis Fulgham | WR | Old Dominion |
| 6(13) | Ty Johnson | RB | Maryland |
| 7(10) | Isaac Nauta | TE | Georgia |
| 7(15) | PJ Johnson | DT | Arizona |
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2018 NFC North Standings
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards223.520th
Rushing Yards103.823rd
Points For20.325th
Points Against22.5Tied-16th
