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Vito Chirco

Vito Chirco

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Vito has covered the NFL and the Detroit Lions for the past five years.  Has extensive reporting history of college athletics, the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Mercy Athletics.  Chirco's work include NFL columns, analyzing potential Detroit Lions prospects coming out of college, NFL draft coverage and analysis of events occurring in the NFL.  Extensive broadcasting experience including hosting a Detroit Tigers podcast and co-hosting a Detroit Lions NFL podcast since 2019. 

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) in the fourth quarter on Thanksgiving Day at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
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How Serious a Threat Are Bears to Lions?

Evaluating threat Chicago Bears pose to Detroit Lions in NFC North.

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Detroit Lions cornerback Kindle Vildor forces Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson to drop the pass during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.
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How Serious a Threat Are Vikings to Lions?

Evaluating threat Minnesota Vikings pose to Detroit Lions in NFC North.

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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackles Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.
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How Serious a Threat Are Packers to Lions?

Evaluating threat Green Bay Packers pose to Detroit Lions in NFC North.

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A jacket filled with Detroit Lions patches pictured during the Super Fan Summit Tailgate Party on April 25, 2025
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Roundtable: Should Lions Use Ravens Draft Strategy?

Detroit Lions roundtable examines if Brad Holmes should follow Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft strategy.

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Detroit Lions Executive Vice President & General Manager Brad Holmes speaks to the press about their season, how it ended and what’s next at the Detroit Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park, Mich., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
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Lions 2026 Compensatory Pick Update

Exploring compensatory picks Detroit Lions will have in 2026 NFL Draft.

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Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei (10) intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Lions Draft DE in Way-Too-Early 2026 Mock Drafts

Detroit Lions target EDGE position in way-too-early 2026 NFL mock drafts.

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Detroit Lions first round draft selection Tyleik Williams, center, poses for a photo with his family during the introduction press conference at Meijer Performance Center In Allen Park on Friday, April 25, 2025.
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Burning Question: Which 2025 Lions Draft Picks Will Start Week 1?

Exploring which Detroit Lions 2025 draft picks are likely to start Week 1 of NFL season.

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Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), defensive tackle DJ Reader (98), wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14), running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) and linebacker Al-Quadin Muhammad (69) celebrate their win against the Bears with a turkey drumstick Thanksgiving Day in Detroit.
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Detroit Lions To Kick Off at 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving

Detroit Lions will now kick off at 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

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Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes.
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Lions Don't Care About Draft Value, Target Athletic Prospects

Detroit Lions Brad Holmes could not care one bit about perceived value of NFL Draft picks.

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Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson (17).
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Roundtable: Favorite Detroit Lions' 2025 Draft Pick

Detroit Lions roundtable recaps NFL draft, explores favorite pick.

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Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos defensive end Ahmed Hassanein (91) celebrates a play against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Grading Lions' Selection of EDGE Ahmed Hassanein

Exploring what new Detroit Lions EDGE Ahmed Hassanein brings to defense.

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Mar 2, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; LSU offensive lineman Miles Frazier (OL15) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Grading Lions' Selection of Offensive Lineman Miles Frazier

Exploring what offensive lineman Miles Frazier brings to Detroit Lions offense.

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