Hour 2: Fields or Wilson?
Did the Bears make the right decision by sticking with Justin Fields over trading for Russell Wilson? Kendrick Perkins gives his top 5 big men in the NBA. Plus a verbal joust between Jared Goff and Sean McVay.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
4th in NFC North
- 8/13
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 8/27
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 9/12
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 9/20
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 9/26
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/3
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/10
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/17
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/24
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/31
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 11/14h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 11/21
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- 12/5h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- 12/12
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/19
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/26
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 1/2
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- Full Schedule
How family prepared Lions rookie Amon-Ra St. Brown to knock the 'boulder' off his shoulder
With a Mr. Universe for a dad and elite athletes for brothers, St. Brown is primed to make NFL teams pay for letting him slide in the draft.
Goff says he feels empowered by Lions' coaches
Jared Goff says he has a "healthy relationship" with first-year Lions head coach Dan Campbell and offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn.
Offseason rankings for all 32 NFL teams: What went right and wrong, plus what's left to do
Tampa Bay is bringing back almost everyone. The reigning MVP is mad at the Green Bay front office. Here's how every team fared.
Nine teams, nine things to watch at NFL minicamps: Rodgers, Brady and life without Julio Jones
Nine teams open their mandatory three-day minicamps this week, including the Packers, Bucs and Cowboys. Here's what we're keeping an eye on.
Coach confirms Lions' interest in signing Gurley
The Lions are interested in adding Todd Gurley to their backfield, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Thursday.
Catching up with Calvin Johnson: Megatron talks HOF, Stafford, Lions, cannabis
Soon-to-be Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson chats about his new cannabis company, his relationship with the Lions and who will induct him into Canton.
How Megatron is preparing for his Hall of Fame speech (1:15)
Calvin Johnson opens up about his relationship with the Lions (1:49)
Playing out Julio Jones' trade market: Four offers, intriguing returns and an accepted deal
Which teams might make offers for Julio Jones? Where could the Falcons receiver land? And what could Atlanta get in return? Our NFL Nation reporters simulate Jones' market.
Six veteran QBs, five rookies: How all 11 fit with their new teams, and where they need help
Here's what each quarterback does best, how they could mesh in their new offenses and what each team could do to help them thrive.
Teacher's pet: Campbell wants pet lion in Detroit
Dan Campbell has yet to coach an actual game in Detroit, but the first-year Lions coach is already making an early case as one of the most entertaining coaches in the league with his off-the-cuff style.
Bold predictions on the 2021 NFL draft class: Experts debate
Our panel weighs in on the draft's biggest questions, including making their picks for the best rookies in Year 1.
Detroit Lions' 2021 schedule: Jared Goff era officially underway in Motown
No one is expecting much from the rebuilding Lions in 2021, and their strength of schedule will make it tough for them to surprise.
Biggest roster holes for all 32 NFL teams: What contenders are still missing
Hundreds of players found new teams through free agency and the draft. But every team still has at least one need.
Lions' Sewell tests positive, will miss rookie camp
Lions first-round pick Penei Sewell will miss rookie minicamp after testing positive for COVID-19, he wrote on Twitter.
NFL draft nuggets for every rookie class: Execs' reactions, intel on key picks and more
As each team's rookie class gets up to speed, here's what we're hearing in league circles about every team's 2021 roster.
Detroit Lions TE T.J. Hockenson preparing for bigger role on and off the field
Coached by a former TE on the field and teaming with George Kittle off the field, Hockenson is prepping to take things to another level in 2021.
QB Zach Wilson takes the practice field for the 1st time as a member of the New York Jets
Jeff Saturday, Mina Kimes, and Field Yates join Laura Rutledge to discuss the Jets future, what a possible Jon Gruden/Aaron Rodgers marriage would look like and the Patriots defensive leaps this offseason.
Eagles claim former Lions RB Johnson off waivers
Running back Kerryon Johnson, a former second-round pick of the Lions who rushed for 1,225 yards over three seasons, has been claimed off waivers by the Eagles.
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Lions' Frank Ragnow says there's "definitely a pressure that comes with" becoming the NFL's highest-paid center. "I think one thing that has gotten me here today is just my pride. The pride with the name.," he said. "There's a lot of outside sources that can put pressure on you, but I don't think it's ever gonna be more than the pressure I put on myself."
New Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff can lean on experience, both good and bad
The former No. 1 overall pick has had success, but he also started his career 0-7 -- experiences he aims to use to the Lions' benefit.
Lions' Hill retires less than 2 months after signing
TE Josh Hill officially announced his retirement Thursday, less than two months after joining the Lions as a free agent.
The 2021 Draft has come and gone but it's never too soon to start looking in the 2022 Draft class with Todd McShay.
On this edition of NFL Live the crew dives into Todd McShay's way too early 2022 Draft predictions, find out what prospects you should be looking for this upcoming season. Also when will we see Trey Lance take over as QB1 for the 49ers? And the Aaron Rodgers sag continues with him wanting out of Green Bay, are they still competitive with new comer Jordan Love?
Source: Lions making Ragnow NFL's top-paid C
The Lions and Frank Ragnow have agreed to a four-year, $54 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid center in the NFL, a source told ESPN.
2020 NFC North Standings
Team Stats
Passing Yards256.510th
Rushing Yards93.730th
Points For23.619th
Points Against32.41st
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2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(7) | Penei Sewell | OT | Oregon |
| 2(9) | Levi Onwuzurike | DT | Washington |
| 3(8) | Alim McNeill | DT | North Carolina State |
| 3(38) | Ifeatu Melifonwu | CB | Syracuse |
| 4(7) | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | USC |
| 4(8) | Derrick Barnes | ILB | Purdue |
| 7(30) | Jermar Jefferson | RB | Oregon State |