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    Christian Booher

    Sports journalist who has covered the Detroit Lions the past three NFL seasons. Christian brings expert analysis, insights and an ability to fairly assess how the team is performing in a tough NFC North division. 

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    Washington Huskies defensive end Bralen Trice (8) sacks Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers.

    Lions' Day 2 Mock Draft

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    Seminoles wide receiver Keon Coleman sprints down the sideline in FSU's matchup with the Miami Hurricanes.

    Detroit Lions Day 2 Draft Wishlist

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    Terrion Arnold, from Alabama, was announced as the Lions 24th pick in the draft in the main theater.

    What They're Saying: Pundits Applaud Lions' Pick of Terrion Arnold

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    Terrion Arnold, a cornerback from the University of Alabama, shows off his Detroit Lions jersey with NFL commissioner.

    New CB Terrion Arnold Fits Lions 'Like a Glove'

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    The 2024 NFL Draft logo on the Ford Field facade.

    Detroit Lions Draft Picks 2024: Evaluating Every Selection

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    Alabama defensive back Terrion Arnold (3) jumps to intercept a pass against the Texas Longhorns.

    6 Players Lions Could Trade up for in 2024 NFL Draft

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    Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14).

    Amon-Ra St. Brown Contract Details Explored

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    Detroit Lions Sign Penei Sewell to Contract Extension

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    Missouri defensive lineman Darius Robinson (DL46) talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine.

    Lions Drafting Darius Robinson Would Be 'Disney Movie'

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    Amon-Ra St. Brown

    Lions Sign Amon-Ra St. Brown to Contract Extension

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    Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26).

    Burning Question: Will Lions Be Draft Winners?

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    LSU Tigers wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (11) celebrates.

    Dan Campbell: 'This Is an Offensive Draft'

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    South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Xavier Legette.

    Xavier Legette Visits Lions

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    West Virginia Mountaineers offensive lineman Zach Frazier.

    Lions Trade Back, Target Offensive Lineman in Final Mock Draft

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    Toledo defensive back Quinyon Mitchell (DB27) works out during the NFL Scouting Combine.

    Fact or Fiction: Must Lions' First-Round Pick Start Immediately?

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    Washington defensive lineman Bralen Trice (DL49).

    Ranking Top 10 Players Lions Could Pick in Second Round

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    Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry.

    Ranking Top 10 Players Lions Could Pick in First Round

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    5 Lions Who Could Be Traded During NFL Draft

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    Washington State Cougars defensive back Jaden Hicks (25)/

    5 Safeties Who Are Perfect Fits for Detroit Lions

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    Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Jared Verse (5).

    Lions Trade Up, Land Top EDGE in Latest Mock Draft

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    Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs against Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half.

    Fact or Fiction: Can Lions' 2024 Draft Impact Super Bowl Run?

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    Kerby Joseph (31) and Calvin Johnson stand on stage during the Detroit Lions' new uniform reveal.

    Grading Lions' New Uniforms

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    NFC wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a catch.

    St. Brown: Receivers Not Overpaid, Goff Deserves 'Every Dollar'

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    Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes.

    5 Takeaways From Brad Holmes' Pre-Draft Press Conference

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    Detroit Lions fans cheer after a play against the San Francisco 49ers.

    Leaked Ad Appears to Show Lions' New Uniform

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    Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes.

    Brad Holmes on Trading Down: I'll Send a PSA and Apologize

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    Rice Owls wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (10) runs with the ball.

    Jeremiah: Time Is Now for Lions to Be Aggressive in Draft

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    Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson celebrates a play during the first quarter of the College Football Playoff Championship

    How Roman Wilson Could Make Lions' Offense Dynamic

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    Lions quarterback Jared Goff warms up before the NFC divisional playoff game between the Lions and Buccaneers.

    After Getting Taste of Winning, Lions Planning for Super Bowl Run

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    Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker takes the field during introduction.

    Taylor Decker Feels 'Incredible' After Offseason Surgery

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    Lions quarterback Jared Goff waits to cheer for teammates during warmups before the NFC championship.

    Jared Goff Affirms Desire to Remain in Detroit Amid Discussions

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    West Virginia offensive lineman Zach Frazier (OL23) during the NFL Scouting Combine.

    Lions Target OL in Peter Schrager's Mock Draft

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    Lions punter Jack Fox kicks off against the Raiders during the first half at Ford Field.

    Ranking Lions' Top 10 Uniforms

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    Western Michigan defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland (DL41).

    Marshawn Kneeland to Visit Lions

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    Washington Huskies wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (2) against the Michigan Wolverines.

    Is Ja'Lynn Polk Lions' Wide Receiver of Future?

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    Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media during the NFL annual league meeting.

    Rod Wood Explains Decision to Extend Campbell, Holmes

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    Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) runs against the Los Angeles Rams.

    Goff, St. Brown Among Lions Entering Contract Year in 2024

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    Illinois defensive lineman Johnny Newton (DL20) speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine.

    Illinois DT Visits Lions

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    Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff runs up the tunnel after the 31-26 comeback win against the Chicago Bears.

    Jared Goff at Masters: Golf 'Might Be Too Slow' for Dan Campbell

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    Detroit Lions president Rod Wood speaks during the ceremony to unveil Barry Sanders statue outside Ford Field.

    Rod Wood Has Bold Opinion of Lions' New Uniforms

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    Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51).

    Ohio State DT Visits Lions

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    Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Andru Phillips (23) breaks up a pass.

    Is Andru Phillips Lions' CB of Future?

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    Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (9).

    Burning Question: Is Wide Receiver Really Big Lions Team Need?

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    Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff arrives for the NFC championship game at Levi's Stadium.

    Jared Goff Unhappy With Lions Media, Says Team Not Underdogs

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    Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) runs for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

    Ranking Brad Holmes' Best Detroit Lions Draft Picks

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    Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Andru Phillips (23).

    Lions Host CB Andru Phillips on Top-30 Visit

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    Clemson Tigers cornerback Nate Wiggins (2).

    5 Players Lions Should Avoid in NFL Draft

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    Lions running back David Montgomery gets wrapped up by the defense during the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship game.

    Fact or Fiction: Do Lions Have Tougher Schedule in 2024?

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    Detroit Lions linebacker Chris Spielman.

    How Lions Have Fared With 29th Overall Pick

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    American defensive lineman Darius Robinson of Missouri (6).

    Detroit Lions 2024 NFL Draft First-Round Big Board

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    Dream Scenarios for Detroit Lions in 2024 NFL Draft

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    Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16).

    Evaluating Detroit Lions' 2024 Positional Spending

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    Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Cooper DeJean (3).

    Lions Mock Draft Simulation 5.0

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    Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker arrives for the NFC Championship game.

    Could Extensions Cost Detroit Lions Taylor Decker?

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    Tennessee wide receiver Kaleb Webb (84) reaches for the ball while defended by Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry.

    Lions Draft Favorites Based on Betting Odds

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    National quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington (9) throws the ball at the Senior Bowl.

    One QB Lions Could Select in Every Round of NFL Draft

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    Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean.

    Lions' Mock Draft Roundup: Top Cornerback Prospect Falls to 29

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    Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) drives down the field after pulling in a pass.

    One TE Lions Could Select in Every Round of NFL Draft

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    Pros and Cons of Lions Signing WR Tyler Boyd

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    Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83).

    Pros and Cons of Lions signing WR Tyler Boyd

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    Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) runs with the ball.

    Lions Matching Brock Wright's Offer Sheet With San Francisco 49ers

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    Detroit Lions cornerback Kindle Vildor (29) is unable to catch the ball against the San Francisco 49ers.

    Lions Re-Sign CB Kindle Vildor

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    Florida State Seminoles running back Trey Benson (3) makes his way down the field.

    One RB Lions Could Select in Every Round of NFL Draft

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    Trade Scenarios for Lions to Land CB Quinyon Mitchell

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    Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) is hit by Toledo's Quinyon Mitchell (27).

    Trade Scenarios for Lions to Land CB Quinyon Mitchell

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    Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14).

    Amon-Ra St. Brown Earned Large Performance-Based Bonus

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    Texas Longhorns wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5) makes a touchdown catch.

    Is Adonai Mitchell Lions' WR of Future?

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    American offensive lineman Christian Haynes of UConn (63) battles at the Senior Bowl.

    One IOL Lions Could Select in Every Round of NFL Draft

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    Detroit Lions cornerback Cam Sutton arrives for the NFC championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

    Cam Sutton Charged With Single Misdemeanor

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    Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13).

    NFC North 2024 Offseason Rankings

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    LSU Tigers wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (11).

    One WR Lions Could Select in Every Round of NFL Draft

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    Cam Sutton Turns Himself In After Arrest Warrant Issued

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    Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) makes a catch against the Green Bay Packers.

    Pros and Cons of Lions Matching Brock Wright's Offer Sheet

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    Duke Blue Devils offensive lineman Graham Barton.

    Lions' Offensive Line Remains Priority in Latest Mock Draft

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    Minnesota defensive back Tyler Nubin (DB56) works out during the NFL Scouting Combine.

    One Safety Lions Could Select in Every Round of NFL Draft

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    Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half.

    Bold Draft Trade Would Make Lions' Offense Unstoppable

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    Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright (89) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers.

    Lions' Brock Wright Signs Offer Sheet With 49ers

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    Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn walks off the field after 20-6 win over Atlanta.

    Dan Campbell: Lions' Coordinators 'Can Read Each Other's Minds'

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    Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) is chased by Junior Colson (25).

    One Linebacker Lions Could Select in Every Round of NFL Draft

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    Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff attempts pass against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field.

    NFL Analyst: Jared Goff Has Chance to Win MVP, Super Bowl

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    Illinois Fighting Illini defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton.

    One IDL Lions Could Select in Every Round of NFL Draft

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    Josh Reynolds Signs With Denver Broncos

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    Laiatu Latu

    One EDGE Rusher Lions Could Select in Every Round of NFL Draft

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    Brian Branch

    Brian Branch Could Get Reps at Safety in 2024

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    Amon-ra St. Brown

    Dan Campbell Says Extending Goff, St. Brown Organizational Priorities

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    Dan Campbell, Rod Wood

    'Did You Pray For Better Officiating?': Rod Wood Slams NFL

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    Detroit Lions cornerback Cam Sutton warms up before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field.

    Cam Sutton at Detroit Lions Practice Facility When Warrant Announced

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    Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) runs with the ball against Tampa Bay.

    Source: Detroit Lions New Jersey Date Revealed

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    Auburn defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett (DB31) works out during the NFL Scouting Combine.

    Is Nehemiah Pritchett Lions' CB of Future?

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    One Cornerback Lions Could Select in Every Round of NFL Draft

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    Three Things Lions Can Learn From Michigan Pro Day

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    Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) celebrates a play.

    Kerby Joseph 'Shocked' Matthew Stafford Called Him 'Dirty' Player

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    Marshon Lattimore

    Why Marshon Lattimore Is Answer for Lions at Cornerback

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    Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams celebrates a touchdown against the 49ers in the first quarter.

    Jameson Williams Works Out with Teddy Bridgewater

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    Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman DJ Reader.
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    Available Free Agents Lions Should Pursue

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    Defensive lineman Marcus Davenport
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    Lions to Sign DE Marcus Davenport

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    Detroit Lions left guard Jonah Jackson
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    Jonah Jackson to Sign With Rams

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    Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins pursues New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson.
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    Lions Miss Out on Two Top Free Agents

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    Detroit Lions offensive lineman Graham Glasgow blocks against the Chicago Bears.
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    Lions Re-Sign Graham Glasgow

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    Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds.
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    Lions 2024 Free Agent Predictions

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    Detroit Lions cornerback Emmanuel Moseley celebrates an interception while playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
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    Emmanuel Moseley Contract Details Revealed

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    Dallas Cowboys cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
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    10 Defensive Free Agents Lions Should Sign in 2024

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    Detroit Lions safety Ceedy Duce.
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    Potential Landing Spots for Lions Safety Ceedy Duce

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    Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis.
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    10 Offensive Free Agents Lions Should Sign in 2024

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    Alabama kicker Will Reichard.
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    Ranking Kickers Lions Could Target in 2024 NFL Draft

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    Detroit Lions safety Ceedy Duce.
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    Detroit Lions 2024 Free Agency Tracker

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    Detroit Lions DB Chase Lucas
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    Lions Part Ways with Chase Lucas

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    Detroit Lions running back Zonovan Knight.
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    Lions Re-Sign Zonovan Knight

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    Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Maurice Hurst Jr.
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    Tier 2 Defensive Linemen Lions Could Target in Free Agency

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    Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams.
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    Pros and Cons of Lions Signing CB Darious Williams

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    Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs
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    Lions Parting Ways with Jerry Jacobs

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    New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson.
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    Tier 2 Cornerbacks Lions Could Target in Free Agency

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    South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette.
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    Lions Trade Down in Latest Mock Draft

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    Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell speaks at the 2024 NFL Combine.
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    Burning Questions: How Lions Can Win Free Agency

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    Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan "Johnny" Newton.
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    Is Johnny Newton Lions' DT of Future?

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    Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra.
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    Lions Re-Sign Shane Zylstra

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    Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Raekwon Davis.
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    Under-the-Radar Free Agents Lions Could Target

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    Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt.
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    What Lions Can Learn From Day 4 of NFL Combine

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    Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.
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    Potential DT Free Agent Could Be Game-Changer for Lions

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    Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy broke the NFL Combine 40-yard dash record Saturday.
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    What Lions Can Learn from Day 3 of NFL Combine

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    Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson.
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    Powers-Johnson Honored to Potentially Join Lions

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    Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins runs the 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Combine.
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    What Lions Can Learn from Day 2 of NFL Combine

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    Penn State defensive end Chop Robinson runs the 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
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    What Lions Can Learn From Day 1 of 2024 Combine

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    Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
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    Lions' Brad Holmes Accepts Best Draft Award

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    Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
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    Lions to Discuss Amon-Ra St. Brown Extension at NFL Combine

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    Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie.
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    Tier 2 Free Agents Lions Could Target

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    Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed.
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    Mike Valenti Suggests Lions Make Bold Trade for L'Jarius Sneed

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    Oregon running back Bucky Irving.
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    5 Running Backs Lions Should Watch at NFL Combine

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    Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell.
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    Lions' Report Card: Campbell Among Best, Ownership Grade Surprises

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    Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes speaks at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
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    6 Takeaways From Brad Holmes' NFL Combine Press Conference

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    Western Michigan defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland.
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    Detroit Lions 2024 NFL Combine Visit Tracker

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    South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler.
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    4 Quarterbacks Lions Should Watch at NFL Combine

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    Detroit Lions' banner commemorating 2023 NFC North Division championship.
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    Packers' GM Takes Shot at Lions

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    Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams
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    Campbell: Jameson Williams Will 'Push' to Be Full-Time Starter

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    Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell at 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.
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    How to Watch Top Prospects at 2024 NFL Combine

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    Georgia tight end Brock Bowers.
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    4 Tight Ends Lions Should Watch at NFL Combine

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    Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley
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    Holmes: Lions Will Have Kicker Competition

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    Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes
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    With More Salary Cap Space, Lions Could Add 'Bigger Fish'

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    West Virginia center Zach Frazier.
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    Lions Mock Draft Simulation 4.0

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    Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff warms up against the Dallas Cowboys.
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    PFF Ranks Lions' Jared Goff 10th among NFL Quarterbacks

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    Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson at the Senior Bowl.
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    5 Offensive Linemen Lions Should Watch at NFL Combine

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    Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson.
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    Could Lions Pursue Jaylon Johnson in Free Agency?

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    Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze.
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    6 Wide Receivers Lions Should Watch at NFL Combine

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    Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes
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    What Increased Salary Cap Means for Lions

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