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Report: Lions release former starting safety Tracy Walker

The Detroit Lions released Tracy Walker, ESPN reported Tuesday, after the veteran safety posted a goodbye message to the team's fans on social media. Walker has spent his entire six-year NFL career with Detroit.

4 sneaky good NFL free agents Lions need to sign

Despite a defeat to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, the short tenure of Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell continues to be an overwhelming success.

Detroit Lions Add O-Line Help in Latest Daniel Jeremiah Mock Draft

The Detroit Lions have questions to answer on their offensive line in the 2024 NFL offseason. Both of the team's starting guards, Graham Glasgow and Jonah Jackson, are set to hit free agency. General manager Brad Holmes will have to decide whether or not to retain either one or both of the two.

Contract Status of Detroit Lions Tight Ends in 2024

The Detroit Lions couldn't have asked for anything more from tight end Sam LaPorta in his rookie season. LaPorta, the No. 34 overall pick in the 2023 draft, spoiled the Lions with his high-level production.

Detroit Lions Edge Rusher NFL Combine Targets

With the Detroit Lions' defensive style, a strong pass-rush is needed to best execute Aaron Glenn's scheme. The Lions play plenty of man-to-man coverage,

Picking the best round 1 draft target for the Detroit Lions ahead of 2024 free agency

NFL free agency is less than three weeks away and the NFL Combine is next week. The Detroit Lions are going to be looking to fill holes in free agency, but we don't quite know what those are just yet.

Could L'Jarius Sneed Help Detroit Lions Win Super Bowl?

The Detroit Lions need to find help in the secondary. Specifically at the cornerback position, the defense struggled to find reliable options in the defensive backfield.

Late-Round Safeties Detroit Lions Could Target in 2024 Draft

If the 2024 campaign were to begin today, the Detroit Lions would enter the season with a solid group of safeties, headlined by Kerby Joseph and Ifeatu Melifonwu. Joseph and Melifonwu, along with veteran Tracy Walker, each experienced their fair share of positive moments during the 2023 campaign.

Detroit Lions Brad Holmes Not Likely to Use Franchise Tag

The Detroit Lions are not expected to use the franchise tag when the window to do so opens Tuesday. Detroit general manager Brad Holmes is facing a number of big decisions regarding players who are set to be free agents, but likely won't designate a single player with the franchise tag.

Contract Status of Detroit Lions Wide Receivers in 2024

The Detroit Lions had a potent offensive attack in 2023, and Amon-Ra St. Brown was a large reason why. For a second consecutive season, St. Brown accumulated 100-plus catches, and went north of 1,160 yards receiving.

Detroit Lions Rank Fourth in Dead Cap Money Owed

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has quickly established himself as one of the NFL's best evaluators of young talent. In three drafts, Holmes has added multiple foundational pieces to the organization. Now, the players from his first Draft will be extension-eligible this offseason.

Top 5 edge rushers for the Lions in free agency

We've reached the second half of February. Now it's time to start talking about free agent prospects for the Detroit Lions. Here's what we're going to do.

What Will Lions’ Contract Extension With Amon-Ra St. Brown Look Like?

After three seasons, Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions has soared into rarefied production heights within both the franchise and the league’s history books.

Report – Detroit Lions Eyeing 3-Year Extension for Elite Wide Receiver

The Detroit Lions are preparing to run it back next season, one year after coming one game short of their first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.

Lions, Amon-Ra St. Brown discussing massive $25 million per year extension

The Detroit Lions were one win away from making the Super Bowl in a surprising season. Dan Campbell has quickly turned this franchise around and provided excitement for Lions fans.

Could Lions trade for former Defensive Player of the Year?

The Lions enter 2024 with the seventh most salary cap space in the league. With plenty of money to work with, could they trade for a former Defensive Player of the Year this offseason?

Underdog report: 2024 Los Angeles Chargers

Hall of Famer admits he played games while high

Calvin Johnson dominated defensive backs right through the final season of his NFL career, and he even did so while not sober in some instances.