NFL players for all 32 teams who would be hurt most by lost offseason
With big names such as Tom Brady, Philip Rivers and Stefon Diggs learning new schemes with new teams, canceled workouts could be felt in the fall.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
3-12-1, 4th in NFC North
Lions partnering to help make gowns, masks
The Lions are partnering with a Detroit nonprofit sewing operation to try and help provide hospital gowns and face masks to hospitals in Michigan in need of supplies.
Source: Roberts joining Lions after Jets release
The Lions have agreed to terms with cornerback Darryl Roberts on a one-year contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Should the Lions trade down or draft Jeff Okudah? (2:11)
Is this the best time to expand the NFL playoffs? (1:06)
NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus where each team stands after free agency
The Chiefs are still on top, while the additions of DeAndre Hopkins and Tom Brady have their new teams on the rise.
Would a 14-team playoff be a good thing for the NFL? (1:04)
Lions agree to deal with ex-Packers WR Allison
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract with wide receiver Geronimo Allison, the team announced Sunday.
Detroit Lions' 2020 NFL free-agent signings: Trufant replaces Slay
Desmond Trufant's signing could mean the trade rumors around Darius Slay will happen. Or, Trufant could be another piece in a rebuilt defense.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Oday Aboushi's one-year deal with the Lions is worth $1,187,500. He has a base salary of $1.05 million, a signing bonus of $137,500 and $162,500 of his base salary is guaranteed. The Lions incur a cap hit of $887,500 for Aboushi in 2020.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions have agreed to terms with WR Geronimo Allison, last with Green Bay. He has appeared in 46 career games with 89 receptions for 1,045 yards and six touchdowns. He's going to likely push Marvin Hall for the No. 4 receiver spot. Detroit is stocking up on depth at receiver and other spots.
NFL experts debate free agency: Which team still has the biggest hole to fill?
Most improved team? Team still looking for answers? Best move we've seen, and the top bargain? Our team breaks down free agency.
Lions agree to deals with LBs Ragland, Lee
Linebackers Reggie Ragland and Elijah Lee have agreed to deals with the Lions, the team announced Friday.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions have agreed to terms with LB Elijah Lee on a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN. First reported by the Detroit News. Lee is a key special teams player from San Francisco, where he played at least 40 percent of special teams snaps every year in the league. It'll be interesting to see what his signing might mean for Jason Cabinda or Steve Longa — two of the Lions' depth linebackers from last season.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions agreeing to terms with linebacker Reggie Ragland, as reported by Jeremy Fowler, gives Detroit even more depth at inside linebacker — a spot potentially in flux. Ragland played in 42 games for Kansas City — starting 32 of them — and has 160 career tackles with 2.5 sacks. He's not really a special teams presence (just 40 career snaps) so he could be a rotational backer for the Lions. He's never played more than 50 percent of snaps in a season.
More than ever, Patriots ties run deep with Lions
It's possible Detroit will have five defensive starters who were former Patriots. From playbook to culture, the Lions are betting on the Patriot Way.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Confirmed a one-year deal for WR Geremy Davis with the Lions. First reported by the Detroit News. Davis played college football at Connecticut and was with the Chargers the last three seasons. He's primarily a special teams player, playing less than eight percent offensive snaps every season of his career. He played 24 percent of special teams snaps last season with Los Angeles.
Matthew and Kelly Stafford providing $100,000 plus meals to help in COVID relief
The Staffords are donating $100,000 to local organizations and paying for $20,000 worth of meals for first responders and hospital workers.
NFL free-agency buzz on all 32 teams: Execs help us make sense of the frenzy
With many big names off the market, here's what those inside front offices are saying about all 32 teams.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions re-signed OL Oday Aboushi to a one-year deal on Tuesday. He's likely to compete for an open guard spot vacated by Graham Glasgow potentially with Russell Bodine, Beau Benzschawel and any other players they bring in. It is the most open position in Detroit's starting lineup at the moment.
Ex-Lions CB Melvin, Jaguars reach 1-year deal
Rashaan Melvin will be joining his sixth NFL team in eight seasons after reaching a one-year deal with the Jaguars. He started 12 games for the Lions in 2019, making 68 tackles.
Why Ohio State corner Jeff Okudah makes sense for the Lions at No. 3 in the NFL draft
Detroit needs help at corner. If Ohio State DE Chase Young isn't available, Okudah fits perfectly for the Lions.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Not sure if this has been out there but Desmond Trufant contract details: Two years, $20 million. $14 million guaranteed. $5 million signing bonus. 2020: $4.5 million base salary fully guaranteed. $500,000 roster bonus ($31,250 per game). Cap hit: $7,281,250. 2021: $9.5 million base salary ($3.5 million guaranteed fully, another $1 million guaranteed for injury only but becomes fully guaranteed third day of 2021 league year). $500,000 roster bonus ($29,412 per game). Cap hit: $12.5 million.
What the Lions accomplished in free agency (1:10)
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Not sure if these are out there but Danny Shelton contract info: Two years, $8 million, $4 million guaranteed, $2.5 million signing bonus. 2020: $1.5 million base salary guaranteed. Cap hit $2.75 million. 2021: $4 million base. Cap hit: $5.25 million. $1.25 million dead money if cut. Very reasonable, low risk deal for Detroit. Nick Williams has a bigger cap hit. Numbers courtesy of ESPN Stats & Info.
2019 NFC North Standings
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards243.810th
Rushing Yards103.121st
Points For21.3Tied-18th
Points Against26.4