The Detroit Lions aren't just focused on taking the next step as a franchise this offseason. They've also prioritized making amendments to the NFL's list of rules for the 2024 season. For a second consecutive year, owner Sheila Hamp and the Lions have proposed four rule changes for the multi-billion dollar industry that is the NFL. A year ago, the league chose to adopt just one of Detroit's rule proposals: the emergency quarterback roster amendment. Let's take a look at the four different proposals the Lions have sent the owners to review at their annual meeting at the end of this month.  ..read more

Detroit Lions cornerback Cam Sutton is facing legal troubles after an arrest warrant was issued two weeks ago in Florida.  The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office amended the initial charge Sutton is facing online from "Aggravated Battery - Domestic Violence" to "Domestic Battery by Strangulation."  Sutton struggled significantly in his first season with Detroit after inking a three-year, $33 million contract to help bolster the secondary.  In 17 games, the veteran defensive back recorded 65 tackles and one interception.  The Lions, after discovering that Sutton ..read more

Detroit Lions NFL cornerback Cam Sutton is wanted in connection to a potential domestic violence situation in Hillsborough County, Florida.  A post appeared on social media Wednesday morning alleging Sutton is wanted for "Aggravated Battery - Domestic Violence" and included a potential license plate number of the vehicle Sutton could be traveling in.  Hillsborough County is located in the west-central portion of Florida, with a population of 1,459,762, making it the fourth-most populous county in Florida and the most populous county outside the Miami metropolitan area.  Accordin ..read more

It's been a week now since the official start of free agency on March 13, and Detroit general manager Brad Holmes has certainly been busy.  He's added players at numerous areas of need, including EDGE, cornerback, defensive tackle and guard. And, his work this offseason doesn't appear to be done quite yet, either.  Without further ado, here are three burning questions presently facing Holmes and the Lions.  Where do the Lions still have roster holes?  Presently, I'm going to go with the offensive side of the ball – and specifically at wide receiver.  Even with Amon-Ra ..read more

The Detroit Lions targeted veteran offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler early in the free agency process.  Even though an agreement was not quickly reached, the veteran expressed to local reporters in a video conference he is looking forward to joining a successful team that has so much talent along the offensive line.  "Lions reached out right away in free agency made it known they wanted me to be here right away," Zeitler said. "It took a little longer than we thought it would, but I'm glad to be here. It all worked out. It's really exciting meeting everyone today, and I definitely made ..read more

Fans of Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown were already aware he was being filmed all season for an upcoming Netflix special.  This week, additional details were released regarding the follow-up to "Quarterback" that aired in July of 2023.  Jared Goff and several high-profile signal-callers declined to be filmed, so the production likely shifted to feature talented wideouts this year.  “The natural progression is from a pass to a catch, so we’re excited to dive into the ‘Receiver’ world after the success of our ‘Quarterback’ series,” said Gabe Spitzer, vice president ..read more

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper has released his latest mock draft, and this edition has the Lions targeting a wide receiver in the first round.  With the No. 29 overall pick, the Lions added South Carolina wide receiver Xaxier Legette.  After free agency, general manager Brad Holmes has targeted several areas of need, most notably on defense.  The recent addition of veteran guard Kevin Zeitler addressed the expected loss of starting left guard Jonah Jackson, who signed a lucrative three-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.  With team needs addressed, Holmes and the fr ..read more

Jonah Jackson out. Kevin Zeitler in. The Detroit Lions reportedly inked the veteran interior offensive lineman to a one-year deal Monday evening. Zeitler, who has played 12,035 of his 12,041 career NFL snaps at right guard (per Pro Football Focus), was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2012 draft.  Most recently, the 34-year-old suited up for the Baltimore Ravens. He spent three seasons blocking for two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, earning Pro Bowl honors for the first time in 2023.  From all accounts, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes struck free-agent go ..read more

The contract details of Detroit Lions defensive lineman DJ Reader indicate there are likely incentives built in that could make the overall value reach the reported $27.25 million.  Based on a review of his contract, the actual value of his deal is near two years at $21 million.  General manager Brad Holmes has typically used void years added on to a contract to spread out the overall cap hit of a signing bonus.  Readers deal included $6.2 million received as a signing bonus.  The veteran defensive lineman will carry a cap hit of $5,303,000 in 2024 and $12,243,000 in 2025 ..read more

The Detroit Lions have potentially found a veteran replacement for left guard Jonah Jackson.  According to multiple reports, guard Kevin Zeitler is planning to sign a one-year contract with Detroit Tuesday after traveling to town to take a physical.  Detroit lost Jackson, its starting left guard, who signed a lucrative three-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams last week. Zeitler, 34, has appeared in 182 games, and earned a Pro Bowl berth last season with the Baltimore Ravens.  It will be worth monitoring how the Lions handle their guard rotation in training camp, as Zeitler ..read more