What to make of DeMaurice Smith's statement criticizing player workouts (1:28)
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2020 Schedule
4th in NFC North
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Against NFLPA advice, Lions' Matthew Stafford holds group workouts
The quarterback worked out at a school with receiver Jamal Agnew, tight end Jesse James and fullback Nick Bawden.
Sheila Ford Hamp's ascension as Detroit Lions owner should mean few big changes
While the changeover cements Hamp's title, she already has been involved in many of the big decisions for the Lions
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
New Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp starts by recognizing her mother, Martha Ford, and her mentorship and leadership the last 6 1/2 years. "I have big little shoes to fill."
Lions owner Ford steps down; daughter takes over
Martha Firestone Ford, 94, is stepping down as the principal owner of the Detroit Lions and will be replaced by her daughter Sheila Ford Hamp.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Some thoughts on Sheila Ford Hamp taking over as owner of the Detroit Lions.
Lions ownership stays in family with Sheila Ford Hamp taking over (1:29)
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Sheila Ford Hamp taking over as Lions owner effective immediately from her mother; Martha Ford.
After a productive Zoom offseason, Lions head into great unknown
While an online offseason at first seemed daunting, questions regarding the NFL's comeback now dwarf those concerns.
NFC North all-decade honors: Best player on each team, every position
The Packers, including quarterback Aaron Rodgers, dominate the NFC North's all-decade team offense, but the Bears roam the defense.
Lions' Coleman says Arbery's life had a purpose
Lions cornerback Justin Coleman said Wednesday that his friend Ahmaud Arbery's life had a purpose as his death has helped to spark a national movement to end social injustice.
Kerryon Johnson calls Swift 'lightning in a bottle'
The Lions' Kerryon Johnson says that fellow running back D'Andre Swift, drafted in April by Detroit, is 'lightning in a bottle.'
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions officially signed edge rusher Julian Okwara, the team's third round pick in April. Okwara has been in Detroit recently with his brother, Romeo, as they participated in a freedom march in Detroit last Friday sponsored by former Lions running back Joique Bell. Okwara is expected to have a role as an edge this fall to help improve of the NFL's worst pass rushes a season ago.
Lions' Bo Scarbrough's dreams of an FBI future start with finishing his degree
Stemming from a lifelong interest in investigative stories, Bo Scarbrough envisions a future career in the FBI or another federal agency.
Hoops player stuck in Romania back in USA
Kerron Johnson arrived back in the United States on Saturday after spending months stuck in Romania because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Lions' Duron Harmon speaks up about racism, what to tell his son about police brutality
With protests taking place across the country, Harmon relies on his own experiences to explain to his son what being a black man in America means.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Kerron Johnson, a pro basketball player in Romania and the brother of Lions RB Kerryon Johnson, told ESPN he was finally able to get on a flight Saturday to get back to the United States after months of trying to get home. Credited his wife, Gina, for making it happen.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
The Lions will be reopening their facility to a limited number of employees on June 10. That does not include players and coaches, who will continue to operate as they have throughout the pandemic. But the Lions, with governor Gretchen Whitmer lifting the stay at home order in the state last week, are beginning to return to business.
Biggest misses of the NFL offseason: Packers pass on WRs, Lions still need pass-rushers
Wait, the Lions didn't add a pass-rusher? The Packers passed on every WR in a loaded draft class? Here are the moves that should have happened ... but didn't.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Here's a statement from the Lions on the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery as "painful examples of racism and social injustice."
Brother of Lions player stuck in Romania while wife expects first child back home
Kerron Johnson, who was playing basketball overseas, has exhausted nearly every option to get home. He doesn't want to leave his dog behind.
Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer lifted a lot of COVID-19-based restrictions Monday, including that athletic games and practices will now be allowed with social distancing guidelines in place. It's not clear yet what that will mean for the Lions and what they will do with their facilities in Allen Park.
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2020 NFC North Standings
Team Stats
Passing Yards243.810th
Rushing Yards103.121st
Points For21.3Tied-18th
Points Against26.47th
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2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(3) | Jeff Okudah | CB | Ohio State |
| 2(3) | D'Andre Swift | RB | Georgia |
| 3(3) | Julian Okwara | OLB | Notre Dame |
| 3(11) | Jonah Jackson | OG | Ohio State |
| 4(15) | Logan Stenberg | OG | Kentucky |
| 5(21) | Quintez Cephus | WR | Wisconsin |
| 5(27) | Jason Huntley | RB | New Mexico State |
| 6(18) | John Penisini | DT | Utah |
| 7(21) | Jashon Cornell | DE | Ohio State |