The Detroit Lions signed star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to a four-year contract extension worth over $120 million with $77 million guaranteed, and All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell to a four-year, $112 million extension making him the highest-paid offensive lineman. St. Brown had impressive stats last season, while Sewell was the top-rated offensive tackle. The Lions' recent success, including their first playoff win in 32 years and a NFC Championship Game appearance, was credited to key players like St. Brown and Sewell, along with quarterback Jared Goff and head coach Dan Campbell.
The Detroit Lions have signed offensive tackle Penei Sewell to a four-year, $112 million extension, with $85 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL. Sewell, the No. 7 overall pick in 2021, has been a Pro Bowl player and a first-team All-Pro. The Lions, under head coach Dan Campbell, have seen significant improvement in recent years, culminating in a successful 2023 season. The team also secured a multi-million-dollar extension with star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown on the same day as the Sewell deal.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes reflects on the team's successful season, stating that it was not a one-shot, lucky journey but rather what was expected. The Lions were preseason favorites to win the NFC North and lived up to the hype by winning their first division title in three decades. Despite falling short in the conference title game, Holmes acknowledges that the team accomplished a lot. He attributes their success to successful draft picks, including offensive tackle Penei Sewell and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, both of whom earned spots on the All-Pro team.
The Detroit Lions have strengthened their defensive line by agreeing to a two-year, $27.5 million contract with D.J. Reader, a 30-year-old veteran defensive tackle who previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals. Reader is known for his strong run defending abilities and has 9.5 career sacks. The deal includes over $9 million guaranteed and Reader's progress is promising after a quad injury. The Lions have made moves to bolster their team following their advancement to the NFC championship game last season.
The Detroit Lions have extended special teams player Jalen Reeves-Maybin's contract for two years, worth up to $8 million, making him the NFL's highest-paid core special teams player. Reeves-Maybin was a team captain, made his first Pro Bowl appearance, and tied for the league high with 14 special teams tackles in 2023. He has spent six of his seven seasons with the Detroit Lions, with the recent contract including more than $5 million in guarantees and a $2.5 million signing bonus.
Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals' defensive end, has requested a trade for more security in his contract which currently has no guaranteed money for 2024 and 2025, with high cap hits. The Bengals are reluctant to move him but would face dead money penalties. Hendrickson, a Pro Bowler, seeks either a new deal or a trade. Meanwhile, the Cowboys secure Micah Parsons with a fifth-year option. Various NFL news including contract extensions for Penei Sewell and Amon-Ra St. Brown are also highlighted.
Amon-Ra Julian Heru John St. Brown (born October 24, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at USC and was drafted by the Lions in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft. St. Brown was voted to the Pro Bowl in 2022 and 2023, along with being named first-team All-Pro in 2023.
The Buffalo Bills signed nickel cornerback Taron Johnson to a three-year contract extension, securing him until the 2027 season. Johnson, aged 27 and a recent All-Pro selection, was in the final year of his previous contract. The extension provides continuity in the Bills' secondary following the departure of key players White, Poyer, and retirement considerations by Hyde. Johnson's performance in the previous season was highlighted by career highs in tackles, forced fumbles, and sacks. The $31 million extension makes him the highest-paid nickel cornerback in the NFL.
The 2024 season will be the Detroit Lions' upcoming 95th season in the National Football League and their fourth under the head coach/general manager tandem of Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes. They will attempt to improve upon their 12–5 record from the previous season and defend their NFC North title.
The New York Jets have signed All-Pro left tackle Tyron Smith to strengthen their offensive line after quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a season-ending injury just four plays into the 2023 season. The deal is reported to be a one-year contract worth up to $20 million, including incentives. Smith's addition completes an overhaul of the Jets' offensive line, with the team focusing on improving its production and consistency. Smith will be tasked with protecting Rodgers' blind side, joining other key players in the line-up.
Led by quarterback Jared Goff, the Detroit Lions secured a 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round of the playoffs, marking their first home playoff win since 1991. The game was notable as it was former Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford's return to Detroit. The Lions will now face the winner of the Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup in the divisional round. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had a standout performance with two sacks and four QB hits. However, the Lions' secondary struggled, giving up two touchdown passes from Stafford.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell praised quarterback Jared Goff after leading the team to their first playoff win in 32 years by defeating Goff's former team, the Los Angeles Rams, with a score of 24-23. Campbell took a jab at the Rams for trading Goff in 2021 and expressed his appreciation for Goff's performance. Goff completed 22 passes for 277 yards and expressed his love for his team in an emotional speech. The Lions now have homefield advantage and will host the winner of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Jared Goff played a top-notch football game, leading the Detroit Lions to a 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams, marking the Lions' first playoff victory in 32 years. Goff completed a crucial 11-yard pass to Amon-Ra St Brown in the final minutes of the game, securing the win. The Lions will now move on to another playoff game thanks to the Dallas Cowboys' loss, and Goff expressed his excitement for the team's future. Goff had a strong start to the game, completing his first 14 passes and finishing the first half with 16 completions for 194 yards and a touchdown.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has become a beloved figure in the city as fans chant his name during sporting events. Goff, who was traded to the Lions from the Los Angeles Rams, has led the team to their first playoff appearance since 2016. Despite being the underdogs in the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers, Goff's ability to lead the offense and the team's strong performance on the ground give them a chance to pull off an upset.
The Detroit Lions have retained tight end Brock Wright by matching the San Francisco 49ers' $12 million, three-year offer. Wright, 25, has 43 career catches for 424 yards and seven touchdowns in his NFL career. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound player has been a reliable backup tight end for the Lions and had 13 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown in 2023. The Lions matched the three-year offer worth $12 million, with $6 million guaranteed, securing Wright's presence as an important depth piece for the team.
The Denver Broncos have chosen to keep cornerback Patrick Surtain II by exercising his fifth-year option, ensuring his presence on the team at least through the 2025 season. Surtain, a ninth-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has proven himself with Pro Bowl appearances, All-Pro honors, and impressive stats, making him a valuable asset for the team's future. The increase in base pay for Surtain's option year is over $13 million, providing security against potential free agency. General Manager George Paton expressed confidence in retaining Surtain as an essential decision for the team.
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit. The Lions compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) North Division. The team plays their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.The franchise was founded in Portsmouth, Ohio as the Portsmouth Spartans and joined the NFL on July 12, 1930. Amid financial struggles, the franchise was relocated to Detroit in 1934 and renamed the Lions in reference to the city's Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, the Detroit Tigers.The Lions won four NFL Championship Games between 1935 and 1957. Following the 1957 championship, the franchise did not win a playoff game until the 1991 season and did not win another until the 2023 season. They are the only franchise operational for the entirety of the Super Bowl era to not appear in the Super Bowl.
Penei Sewell ( pen-NAY; born October 9, 2000) is an American football offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon, where he won the Outland and Morris trophies in 2019. Sewell opted out of his junior season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic before being drafted seventh overall by the Lions in the 2021 NFL draft. A native of American Samoa, he and his family moved to Utah in 2012. He is the older brother of NFL player Noah Sewell.
The Indianapolis Colts have extended defensive tackle DeForest Buckner's contract for two years worth $46 million. Buckner, 30, has been a dominant player with the Colts, earning Pro Bowl nods and All-Pro recognition. He has been durable and productive, with 61 career sacks and 544 tackles. The Colts have been focusing on re-signing their players this offseason, with Buckner being the latest addition to the list. General manager Chris Ballard praised Buckner's impact on the team and expressed excitement for the extension.
The 2023 season was the Detroit Lions' 94th season in the National Football League (NFL), their 90th In Detroit, and their third under the head coach/general manager tandem of Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes.The Lions improved upon their 9–8 record from the previous season, after a Week 15 win against the Denver Broncos gave them their first 10-win season since 2014. The Lions finished the regular season with a 12–5 record, tying a franchise record for wins and ending up in a three-way tie with the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys for the best record in the NFC. Their .706 winning percentage was their best since 1991.After a win against the Chicago Bears in Week 11, the Lions started 8–2 for the first time since 1962. After a Week 16 win against the Minnesota Vikings, the Lions won their first division title since 1993, and their first ever as a member of the NFC North following the NFL's division realignment in 2002. This also marks their first playoff appearance since 2016. The win assured them their first home playoff game since 1993 and only their third since winning their last NFL title in 1957.Having lost the conference record tiebreaker to both the 49ers and Cowboys, the Lions were seeded third for the NFC playoffs. In their first playoff game at Ford Field, the Lions defeated their former quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams 24–23 in the Wild Card game for their first playoff victory since the 1991 season, ending the longest winless post-season drought in the NFL. The Lions hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round, the first time in franchise history the Lions hosted two playoff games in the same season. The Lions defeated the Buccaneers 31–23 to advance to the NFC Championship for the first time since the 1991 season. However, they blew a 24-7 lead and lost in the NFC Championship Game to the San Francisco 49ers 34–31.The Lions' theme song was Decapitation Fornication by Infant Annihilator.
Equanimeous Tristan Imhotep J. St. Brown (born September 30, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Notre Dame and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He is the older brother of Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The Detroit Lions released Cameron Sutton as authorities in Florida search for him to serve a domestic violence warrant for domestic battery by strangulation, a third-degree felony. Sutton, who just finished his first season with the Lions, may be driving a Jeep Grand Wagoneer with a Florida license plate. The 29-year-old is suspected to have fled Tampa after an incident involving domestic violence. The cornerback had signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension with the Lions in 2021 and played a significant role in the team's defense.
The Detroit Lions unveiled their new uniforms for the 2024 NFL season, featuring black alternates that head coach Dan Campbell requested, fulfilling a promise from team president Rod Wood after winning the NFC North title last season. Campbell wore the black jerseys during his playing years with the club and had lobbied for their return.
The Dallas Cowboys have exercised the fifth-year option on Micah Parsons' rookie deal, ensuring he remains on the roster through the 2025 season. Parsons, primarily used as a defensive end, is set to earn $21.324 million in 2025. This move was prompted by the May 2 deadline for teams to exercise options on 2021 first-round draft picks. Parsons, a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, has 40.5 sacks in three seasons and was the 2021 Defensive Rookie of the Year. The decision to designate him as a defensive end for the option may lead to a grievance due to his versatility.
L'Jarius Sneed has agreed to a lucrative four-year contract with the Titans, worth $76.4 million, including $55 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus, making him one of the top seven highest-paid cornerbacks in football. The Chiefs traded Sneed to the Titans for a 2025 third-round pick and made strategic moves to maintain competitiveness by selecting All-Pro Trent McDuffie and replenishing their secondary over the years.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions staged a fourth-quarter rally against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with Goff completing his first 11 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown. Despite a strong effort from Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, Mayfield's interception with 1:35 remaining dashed their hopes of a comeback and ended their season.
Chants of 'Jared Goff' have been breaking out at sporting events throughout the state of Michigan, including Detroit Pistons, Red Wings, and high school cheerleading competitions. Jared Goff, the quarterback for the Detroit Lions, expressed his excitement about the support he is receiving from the city and expects to see more fans at the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. Goff has been a key player in the Lions' rebuild and has seen improvements in his performance over the years.
The Detroit Lions have signed three-time Pro Bowler Zach Ertz to bolster their tight end room. Ertz will start on the practice squad with a chance to be elevated for the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Lions needed depth at tight end after Brock Wright suffered a forearm injury in the previous game. Ertz reunites with former coach Steve Heiden in Detroit. The 33-year-old requested and secured his release from the Arizona Cardinals in November. He has 709 catches for 7,434 yards and 46 touchdowns in his 11-season career.
The Detroit Lions beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 in a divisional-round playoff game, advancing to the NFC championship for the first time in 32 years. This win marks the second time in franchise history that the Lions have reached this stage. They will face the San Francisco 49ers for a chance to play in the Super Bowl. Quarterback Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes, while Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown scored crucial touchdowns for the Lions. Baker Mayfield threw three touchdown passes for the Buccaneers, but his late interception sealed the win for Detroit.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton turned himself in to local authorities after evading arrest for 24 days following reports of a domestic violence case. The Detroit Lions decided to part ways with Sutton the day after his arrest warrant became public, citing it as the right decision for the organization, with team president Rod Wood clarifying that the release was not due to financial reasons but rather for the team's best interest.
The Detroit Lions introduced new uniforms for the 2024 season, including a black-and-blue color rush look, a classic Honolulu Blue home jersey with white numbers and silver pants, a white away jersey with blue numbers outlined in silver, and an all-black alternate uniform. These uniforms pay homage to Detroit's heritage with details like 313, Detroit's area code. The team will also have throwback jerseys and three helmet shells, with a tribute to late Lions owner William Clay Ford, Sr. The uniforms were leaked online before the official reveal, generating buzz on social media.
The Detroit Lions will take on the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, marking their first appearance in the championship game since 1991. The Lions have the opportunity to make their first Super Bowl appearance if they win. The last time the Lions made it to the NFC Championship game, they suffered a loss to Washington, who went on to win the Super Bowl. In 1992, Michael Jackson's single "Black or White" was at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the average price of gas in the US was just over $1 per gallon.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds acknowledged his costly drops during the team's NFC Championship loss against the San Francisco 49ers and took responsibility for his mistakes. Reynolds dropped two crucial passes in the third quarter that would have converted first downs and potentially kept the Lions' lead intact. Despite the errors, Reynolds expressed his determination to learn from the experience and improve in the offseason. Lions quarterback Jared Goff defended Reynolds, calling him a stud and emphasizing that the team's collapse was a collective effort. Reynolds, a pending free agent, expressed interest in returning to the Lions for the next season.
The Detroit Lions blew a 17-point halftime lead in their playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, resulting in a devastating 34-31 loss. The Lions made a series of errors, including eschewing a field goal attempt, key dropped passes, turnovers, missed tackles, and a questionable goal-line run call. This loss marked the third-largest comeback in a Conference Championship game in NFL history and the largest for an NFC team.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to avenge their regular season loss to the Detroit Lions as they face off in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. In their previous matchup, the Lions defeated the Bucs 20-6, with Detroit's QB Jared Goff throwing for a season-high 353 yards. However, the Bucs have since improved and won six of their past seven games. Coach Todd Bowles credits the team's resilience and chemistry for their turnaround.
The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers are facing off in the NFC Championship Game for a spot in Super Bowl LVIII. The 49ers have the most conference championship appearances in NFL history, while the Lions are making just their second appearance. The Lions have a chance to reach the Super Bowl for the first time since 1967, while the 49ers are looking to play in the Super Bowl for the eighth time overall. Jake Moody, the kicker for the 49ers, is facing his parent's favorite team, the Lions, in this high-stakes game.
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