Like his father, Barry J. Sanders played college football and was a running back. Unlike Barry Sanders, he never intended to play in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers Sent Out a Strong Message About Ndamukong Suh, Discussed Some of Their ‘Scariest’ Trash Talk
Aaron Rodgers and Ndamukong Suh have a heated rivalry that goes way back. Rodgers recently discussed it, as well as their trash talk.
ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky Is Responsible for Possibly the Dumbest Play in NFL History
ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky played 13 seasons in the NFL. Orlovsky is responsible for possibly the worst and dumbest play in league history.
Which NFL Coach Is Going to Be Fired Next in 2020?
Fans are already predicting how the season will play out, including which NFL coaches will be fired in 2020. So who’s next?
Dan Orlovsky Blasts Detroit Lions Head Coach Matt Patricia
ESPN football analyst Dan Orlovsky lays into Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia for his latest comment on the team.
Lions Rookie CB Jeff Okudah ‘Trending in the Right Direction’ After Nightmarish Start
Detroit Lions rookie corner Jeff Okudah had an ugly start to his career. So why does Detroit think Okudah is about to turn a corner?
2 NFL Coaches Are in a Race To Get Fired First
The latest speculation about NFL coaches being fired features not one head coach but two. Who will exit the league first?
Will the Jets and Falcons Make the First Firings Before NFL Week 4?
Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons may have moved to the front of the list of NFL coaches likely to be fired soon.
Jeff Okudah Would Have Never Made It To the NFL Without Video Games
Jeff Okudah hasn’t had a typical bath to the NFL. In fact, Okudah credits a video game for giving him most of his football knowledge.
Matthew Stafford Has a Massive Net Worth Despite Having a Losing Record as a QB
Matthew Stafford has been a successful quarterback for the Lions, but has lost a bunch of games. He still has a massive net worth, though.
Will the Detroit Lions Fire Matthew Stafford or Matt Patricia First?
Both Matt Stafford and Matt Patricia are talented, but the sum of the parts doesn’t always add up for the Detroit Lions.
Matthew Stafford Speaks Out on Witnessing Racism Against His Black Teammates
Matthew Stafford recounted a moment when he experienced racism against his Black teammates firsthand while he was in Georgia.
D’Andre Swift Scored His 1st NFL Touchdown and Dropped the Game-Winning Pass in the Same Game
D’Andre Swift had a chance to be a hero in his first NFL game, but dropped the game-winning pass for the Lions.
Jamie Collins’ Agent Fires Off Expletive-Laced Tweet Following Detroit Linebacker’s Ejection
The agent of Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins erupted in an expletive-laced outburst on Twitter after Collins was ejected for a bizarre incident. The agent has a point.
Matthew Stafford is Ready to Have a Big Year for the Detroit Lions
Matthew Stafford is set to have a big 2020 season for the Lions. He is healthy and has been putting in the work all offseason.
T.J. Hockenson, ‘100 Percent’ Recovered From COVID-19 and Ankle, in for a Big 2020
Fantasy football owners with T.J. Hockenson on their team should be thrilled. Hockenson said he is fully recovered from COVID-19 and an ankle problem.
Adrian Peterson Received a Warm Detroit Welcome From Lions Great Barry Sanders
Adrian Peterson is now a member of the Detroit Lions and former Lions great Barry Sanders gave him a nice welcome.
Adrian Peterson’s Arrival Had Lions Center Frank Ragnow ‘Freaking Out’
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow said he was ‘freaking out’ when he learned the team signed Adrian Peterson. Here’s how he handled it.
Adrian Peterson Sets Himself Up for Disappointment by Signing With Lions
Legendary running back Adrian Peterson is headed to the Detroit Lions. Don’t be surprised if Peterson winds up regretting that choice.
Former All-Pro Linebacker Chris Spielman was Forced to Retire Due to Devastating Neck Injuries
Chris Spielman had a good NFL career where he played in multiple Pro Bowls and was named to an All-Pro team. He had to hang up the cleats due to injuries.
Matt Ryan and Matthew Stafford Have Been Low-Key Best Friends for Years
Matt Ryan and Matt Stafford have spent their entire NFL careers as rivals, but this hasn’t stopped the quarterbacks from being close friends.
Amazon Will Transform the Lions’ Abandoned Pontiac Silverdome Site Into a Distribution Center
The Pontiac Silverdome sat largely vacant for years until its demolition in 2017. Then Amazon announced plans to transform the site.
Byron White Went From NFL Running Back to the Supreme Court
Byron White was an All-Pro running back in his early 20s. He later became an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Why the change?
NFL Player Tracy Walker Plans to Honor His Cousin Ahmaud Arbery in a Special Way
Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker said he plans to honor his cousin, Ahmaud Arbery in a special way this upcoming football season.
Colin Kaepernick Receives Apology from Past Vocal Critic of His Kneeling
Colin Kaepernick was roundly criticized for kneeling back in 2016. Things have dramatically changed since then and now a former critic has personally apologized to him.
Lions QB Matthew Stafford Just Sent His Alma Mater $350,000 for a Great Cause
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has made hundreds of millions in the NFL. He just gave back to his alma mater in a huge way.
Matthew Stafford’s Wife Won’t Be the NFL’s Only Problem This Year
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford recently had a false-positive result for the coronavirus, which underlines bigger issues ahead for the NFL.
Matthew Stafford, on Reserve/COVID-19 List, Said He Was Very Careful During Quarantine
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, said he was very careful during quarantine.
Jahvid Best Became an Olympic Sprinter After Concussions Ended His NFL Career
Jahvid Best could have been the NFL’s next star running back if not for concussions. That didn’t stop him from becoming an Olympic sprinter.
A Heart Problem Forced Nick Fairley to Retire After He Signed a $30 Million Contract
Nick Fairley celebrated a breakout season with a $30 million contract. A few months later, a heart problem forced his de facto retirement.
Detroit Lions Great Calvin Johnson Says One NFL Defender Gave Megatron Fits
Calvin Johnson was virtually unstoppable in nine seasons as a Detroit Lions receiver. He says one cornerback stands above the rest in defending him.
Corey Smith Won a Super Bowl With the Buccaneers and Then Died Tragically
Corey Smith fulfilled a dream when he won a Super Bowl in his rookie season. The former Buccaneers defender tragically died six years later.
Former Pro Bowler Luther Elliss Went Bankrupt After Making $20 Million In the NFL
Luther Elliss made $20 million during his successful NFL career, but he went broke just six years into retirement.
Colin Kaepernick’s NFL Comeback Chances Just Got a Boost From the Detroit Lions
Every NFL team hopes to find a dynamic quarterback who can lead them to victory on Sunday. During the 2012 and 2013 campaigns, it looked like that man was Colin Kaepernick. As we all know, however, the signal-caller never fully rose to stardom; after some performance hiccups and his now-famous protests, he found himself without …
Aaron Gibson Was the NFL’s Heaviest Player, but That Didn’t Translate Into Success or Happiness
Aaron Gibson still holds the title of the NFL’s heaviest player, but that size didn’t translate into stardom on the football field.
Reggie Wayne’s Personal Standards Kept Him From Signing With the Lions
The Detroit Lions offered legendary Colts receiver Reggie Wayne a contract before he retired. Wayne declined for one specific reason.
The NFL Once Suspended Lions Lineman Shaun Rogers for Trying to Fix His Appetite
Former Lions defensive tackle Shaun Rogers once earned a four-game suspension when he tried to change his appetite. Here are the details.
Nate Burleson’s NFL Career Was Once Interrupted by a Bizzare Pizza-Related Injury
While every NFL player deals with his fair share of injuries, Nate Burleson once missed time due to a deep dish pepperoni pizza.
Reggie Bush Believes the Packers Were Right in Drafting Jordan Love
Reggie Bush is all too familiar with Aaron Rodgers’ greatness. But Bush still believes the Green Bay Packers were smart to draft Jordan Love.
Lions QB Matthew Stafford Is Selling His Massive Home For Millions
Matthew Stafford has made a lot of money in his career with the Detroit Lions. It has ultimately helped him own a very expensive home too.
Adrian Peterson Eyeing Surpassing Barry Sanders in NFL Record Books
The star running back has a significant goal for the 2020 season that involves surpassing the former Detroit Lions great.
Mike Furrey Was a Two-Way, $10 Million Player and Can Be a Rich NFL Coach
Mike Furrey went from undrafted rookie to a two-way player who once led the NFC in receptions. Here’s what Furrey is up to in 2020.
The Detroit Lions Cursed by Tragedy
The Detroit Lions have been a woeful team on the field for years. That doesn’t even compare to the tragedy the organization has endured for decades that makes it appear the organization is cursed.
Kevin Smith Made $2 Million In The NFL But Will Be A Rich College Coach
Former UCF star running back Kevin Smith played five seasons with the Detroit Lions. He is now a high-profile running backs coach.
Is Ndamukong Suh the Most Hated Player in the NFL?
Ndamukong Suh built a reputation of a dirty player early in his career, but is he still the most hated NFL player in the league?
Michael Thomas Could Join Randy Moss and These Receivers With Another 99 Overall Madden Rating
Michael Thomas is one of several receivers who attained a 99 overall in Madden. Thomas looks to become a mainstay in that club.
Calvin Johnson Smoked Marijuana After Every NFL Game He Played
Calvin Johnson was a dominant NFL wide receiver for almost a decade, and he was doing it while smoking marijuana after every game.
Who Is the Only NFL Player to Die in a Game?
In 100-plus years of violent collisions, concussions, and broken bones, only one NFL player has died in a game. Here’s a look at that tragic day in Detroit.
Matthew Stafford Has Absolutely Been Worth the $200 Million He’s Earned
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford may not have won a playoff game yet, but he’s been worth every cent he’s earned. Here’s why.
Jeff Okudah Broke the News of Declaring for the NFL Draft in Heartbreaking Letter to His Late Mom
Detroit Lions top pick Jeff Okudah broke the news about declaring for the NFL draft in a heartbreaking letter to his late mother.