Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have re-signed offensive guard Kayode Awosika. The Detroit Lions have announced that they have re-signed veteran interior offensive lineman Kayode Awosika to an undisclosed contract. Awosika was scheduled to be a restricted free agent, but the Lions elected to forego that option and instead signed him to […]
Written by SpeedBagger The Detroit Lions have been super quiet in free agency since their last move, but they’re back on Friday with another move on the books. The Lions have re-signed Kayode Awosika. It felt a bit surprising that Awosika had not been retained earlier since he has shown to be solid depth in the few years […]
Written by SpeedBagger Awosika, 26, signed with the Eagles as an undrafted free agent out of Buffalo following the 2021 NFL Draft. He was waived coming out of the preseason and re-signed to Philadelphia’s practice squad. Awosika was elevated for a couple of games to the active roster and returned on a futures deal for the 2022 season. […]
Written by SpeedBagger Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Spring football returns to Ford Field. As the Michigan Panthers prepare for their season opener this Sunday, former star kicker turned Detroit Lion Jake Bates is throwing his support behind the UFL. ESPN’s Eric Woodyard put together a great look back on Bates’ journey from the UFL, or United Football League, to […]
Written by SpeedBagger For the last 11 years, I’ve been covering the Detroit Lions. Before that, I was just a Lions fan who was maybe a little too obsessed with the team. I can tell you firsthand that there is nothing like being at Ford Field on a Sunday when this team is winning. It is just electric […]
Written by SpeedBagger Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions’ home will remain named “Ford Field” until at least 2036. The Detroit Lions and Ford Motor Company have extended their partnership with Ford Field through the 2036 season, the team announced on Friday. “Renewing our relationship with Ford Motor Company has always been a top priority for […]
Written by SpeedBagger There’s no denying that the Detroit Lions have a star on their hands in Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson. The defensive end is the envy of the league, with only guys like Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett even coming close to his power. The Lions are usually good about signing key players early when it comes to […]
Written by SpeedBagger Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Detroit Lions bolstered their secondary by signing veteran cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. We spoke with Colts expert Chris Shepherd to break down his strengths, weaknesses, and how he might fit in Detroit’s defense. As the free agency craze reached its lull, the Detroit Lions continued to build […]
Written by SpeedBagger Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images What are your thoughts on the Lions putting off their overseas trip for at least another season? With the NFL’s push towards making football and even more global game, it is only a matter of time until the Detroit Lions make their way overseas for a regular season matchup. However, […]
Written by SpeedBagger Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Detroit Lions LB Alex Anzalone was arguably the best NFL linebacker when it came to this aspect of the game. It’s no secret that the Detroit Lions like to play man coverage a lot—arguably more than any other team. Typically that discussion is surrounded around the type of cornerbacks the […]