Should your team draft a first-round quarterback? Projecting rookies vs. 10 current NFL starters
What are the chances a rookie is better than the quarterback a team has now, for this year and beyond? We ran 10 teams through our model.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
Who should your favorite NFL team draft in Round 1?
Pick the perfect first-round quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end or offensive lineman for your favorite team based on draft spot, need and skill set.
The QB pipelines, best and worst states, and who's next: This is where NFL quarterbacks come from
Which zip code has produced the most NFL quarterbacks? Which states have turned out the best -- and worst? Take a dive into the data for 721 players at the game's most important position.
More NFL teams opt to skip voluntary workouts
Players from the Broncos, Seahawks, Bucs, Lions and "some" from the Patriots will not formally report to their team facilities next week to begin voluntary offseason workouts, according to statements released by the NFLPA.
Best NFL fits for the draft's top wide receivers: Landing spots for Chase, Smith and more
Four pass-catchers could go in the top 10 picks. Where would Ja'Marr Chase fit? Let's find ideal teams for a loaded class.
Lions add to secondary with Dunbar agreement
Veteran DB Quinton Dunbar is signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions following an injury-plagued season in Seattle.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Former Seahawks DB Quinton Dunbar is signing a one-year deal with the Lions, per his agent.
Lions sign free-agent cornerback Corn Elder
The Lions signed cornerback Corn Elder on Thursday. He appeared in 16 games for the Panthers last season, making one start.
Steer wrestling and kneecaps: Lions' Campbell a different kind of 'Dude'
Detroit's new coach brings a breath of fresh Texas air to his coaching style, straight from the ranch.
NFL's 17-game schedule: Opponents for all 32 teams
The NFL officially announced it will change the number of games for the first time since 1978. Who is playing who in 2021?
Detroit Lions' NFL free-agent signings 2021: Okwara returns after breakout 2020
Lions are in full rebuild mode, so expect one or two moderate moves in free agency.
Lions convert Goff salary to bonus for cap relief
The Detroit Lions have converted some of new quarterback Jared Goff's salary into a signing bonus to help gain the team some salary-cap relief for the 2021 season.
NFL free-agency buzz on all 32 teams: Execs break down key moves, what comes next
With many big names off the market, here's what those inside front offices are saying about all 32 teams.
Why McVay, Goff didn't work in Los Angeles (1:20)
Brockers apologized to Goff for 'level up' remark
Michael Brockers said Monday that he apologized to Jared Goff for telling TMZ when he was with the Rams that Matthew Stafford represented a "level up" at quarterback from Goff.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Details of DE/OLB Charles Harris' 1-year deal with the Lions. $1.4 million base salary fully guaranteed. $350,000 signing bonus. Cap hit $1.75 million.
Giants add a No. 1 WR in 'playmaker' Golladay
Former Lions receiver Kenny Golladay on Saturday reached agreement with the Giants on a four-year, $72 million deal that can be worth up to $76 million and includes $40 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Details of Romeo Okwara's 3-year, $37 million contract with signing bonus of $14 million per roster management system. 2021: $1 million base salary fully guaranteed; Cap hit $4.5 million 2022: $11 million base salary ($5 million fully guaranteed, add'l $5 million guaranteed for injury/fully guaranteed on 3rd day of league year). Cap hit: $14.5 million 2023: $11 million base salary. Up to $2 million escalator based on 2022 performance. Cap hit: $14.5 million 2024: VOIDED $3.5 million dead money
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Details of Jamaal Williams' two-year, $6 million contract including a $1.25 million signing bonus with the Lions, per Roster Management System. 2021: $1 million base salary fully guaranteed; cap hit $1.625 million. 2022: $3.75 million base salary ($1 million fully guaranteed). Cap hit of $4.375 million. Up to a $1 million escalator available based on 2021 performance.
Lions' Goff left with 'extra motivation' after trade
Jared Goff has known he would be part of the Lions for close to two months, and on Friday, during his first news conference with his new team, the quarterback said being traded has left him with some "extra motivation."
WR Perriman joins Lions, team dad starred for
Fomer Jets WR Breshad Perriman is signing with the Lions on a one-year, $3 million deal, agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Lions release Daniel as overhaul at QB continues
With the Lions reconstructing their quarterback room, they released backup Chase Daniel on Thursday.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Official Stafford-Goff trade release
The brotherly bond made staying in Detroit a 'no-brainer' for Romeo Okwara
The chance to continue playing with his brother Julian was enough for Romeo to remain in Detroit
Ex-Packers RB Williams says he's joining Lions
Running back Jamaal Williams says he has reached agreement with the Detroit Lions, with whom he's likely to be the No. 2 back behind D'Andre Swift.
2020 NFC North Standings
2020 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards256.510th
Rushing Yards93.730th
Points For23.619th
Points Against32.41st