The Detroit Lions signed erstwhile wide receiver Devin Funchess on Tuesday and have converted him to tight end.The 6-foot-4 Funchess, who sports 21 career touchdown receptions as a WR, hasn’t played… MORE
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Lions DT John Penisini announces retirement
Detroit Lions defensive tackle John Penisini announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday.”I have made the decision to retire from football,” Penisini wrote on Instagram. “I’m definitely going t… MORE
Former Lion Rockne ‘Rocky’ Freitas dies at 76
Rockne “Rocky” Freitas, an 11-year NFL pro and a 1972 Pro Bowl selection, has died. The longtime Detroit Lion was 76.Freitas played from 1968-1978, the first 10 years in Detroit, with his final seaso… MORE
Lions doubtful WR Jameson Williams will be ready for camp
The Detroit Lions don’t expect rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams to be recovered from his ACL injury in time for training camp.Williams, the No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Alaba… MORE
USC athletics chief of staff takes front-office job with Lions
Southern California’s chief of staff for athletics, who had a key role in the football program, is heading to the Detroit Lions.Brandon Sosna, part of USC’s staff since December 2019, will become sen… MORE
Lions sign No. 2 pick Aidan Hutchinson to $35.7M deal
The Detroit Lions signed No. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson to his slotted rookie contract, a four-year deal worth a guaranteed $35.7 million, his agent said Monday.It includes a signing bonus of $2… MORE
Lions pick up TE T.J. Hockenson’s fifth-year option
The Detroit Lions exercised the fifth-year option on tight end T.J. Hockenson’s rookie contract Tuesday.The move guarantees Hockenson will earn $9.4 million in 2023.Hockenson, the eighth overall pic… MORE
Jared Goff: ‘No concern’ if Lions draft a QB
Detroit quarterback Jared Goff said it’s “no concern” if the Lions decide to draft a quarterback next week.He passed for 3,245 yards and 19 touchdowns in 14 games (3-10-1 record) in his first season… MORE
Reports: Lions to sign ex-Ravens S DeShon Elliott
The Detroit Lions agreed to sign former Baltimore Ravens safety DeShon Elliott to a free agent contract, NFL Network and CBS Sports reported Wednesday.The deal is reportedly for the 2022 season, and… MORE
