The Detroit Lions named former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett to their coaching staff as an offensive assistant on Saturday.Barrett, 27, played with the Buckeyes from 2014-17, winning 38 games a… MORE
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Report: Lions signing former Steelers DL Isaiah Buggs
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs, NFL Network reported Friday.The 25-year-old free agent played in 29 games (seven starts) with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2019-2… MORE
Lions sign Devin Funchess, move him to TE
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
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
