Justin Jackson's unexpected retirement forces the Lions to make a move at RB: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/10/justin-jackson-detroit-lions-unexpected-retirement-roster-move-benny-snell/
What Justin Jackson's Retirement Means for Detroit Lions: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/justin-jackson-retirement-lions-impact
The striking difference between Detroit Lions joint practices in 2023 vs. 2022: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2023/8/10/23827257/striking-difference-between-detroit-lions-joint-practices-2023-2022
Mike Tirico says Lions can 'absolutely' beat Chiefs in NFL's season-opener: https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/mike-tirico-detroit-lions-can-absolutely-beat-chiefs
Lions' Hype Train powered by O-line, which is happy to be 'shoveling the coal': https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-hype-train-powered-by-offensive-line
'Jamo still Jamo:' Giants' Adoree' Jackson sees big season on tap for Jameson Williams: https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/adoree-jackson-lions-jameson-williams-ready-for-big-year
Why the Lions will have a top-10 offense in 2023, despite a lack of hype: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/why-the-lions-will-have-a-top-10-offense-in-2023-despite-a-lack-of-hype
2023 NFL season: Ten one-year contracts that will pay off (1. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson - Contract: One year for $6.5 million. Perhaps CJGJ misplayed free agency this spring, but there is no question the Swiss Army Knife is a ballhawking playmaker. A centerpiece of the Lions' remade secondary, Gardner-Johnson's ability to play in the slot or at safety provides the Lions versatility they previously lacked. If he helps turn Detroit's secondary from the worst in the league to a difference-maker, he'll hit the market at just 26 years old looking for that big-time payday.): https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-season-ten-one-year-contracts-that-will-pay-off
2023 NFL Preseason, Week 1: One thing to watch for on each of the 32 teams (Giants at Lions - GIANTS: I can't imagine Darren Waller will get too much run in Friday's game against the Lions, so let's pivot to highlighting some of the young receivers. This includes third-round speed merchant Jalin Hyatt, of course. He has already said he wants to be Offensive Rookie of the Year, so the confidence part comes pretty naturally. But it's not just Hyatt we'll be watching. Collin Johnson has been around a few years and clearly has talent. Bryce Ford-Wheaton is another interesting rookie. It doesn't seem like Wan'Dale Robinson (torn ACL last November) is going to play, but the Giants have a lot of sorting out to do in the receiving corps. LIONS: The Lions have a ton of storylines entering their most anticipated season in memory. But I'm really jacked (Dan Campbell voice) to watch TE Sam LaPorta in his pro debut. Preseason predictions are often laughably wrong, but I have a sneaky suspicion he'll wow the Ford Field crowd at least once Friday night. And though rookie tight ends have been pretty irregular producers as pass catchers, I could see LaPorta ending up with solid volume this season -- maybe even sniffing the number of targets he had at Iowa in 2022 (90, per PFF).): https://www.nfl.com/news/2023-nfl-preseason-week-1-one-thing-to-watch-for-on-each-of-the-32-teams
Lions' Jackson 2nd RB in past month to abruptly retire: https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-justin-jackson-retires-from-nfl-at-27-joins-sony-michel-as-rbs-to-abruptly-call-it-quits-in-past-month/
One thing to watch during each preseason Week 1 game (New York Giants at Detroit Lions (Friday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m.) - Giants: Ben Bredeson is listed as the starting left guard on the unofficial depth chart, even though he's seen time at center in camp. John Michael Schmitz has been placed as the first-team center. Both Bredeson and Schmitz are the question marks on the offensive line, a key component toward New York going back to the playoffs. How they perform in the limited snaps they get will be worth watching. Lions: How much tight end Sam LaPorta will play this week is up in the air (Lions have a joint practice with the Giants), yet the rookie second-round pick has emerged as one of the top offensive players in camp. How LaPorta performed against NFL defenses will be worth watching in an offense that already has several playmakers. Jared Goff likes his tight ends, so LaPorta will get targets when Goff plays.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/one-thing-to-watch-in-each-nfl-preseason-week-1-game-all-eyes-on-bryce-young-calvin-ridleys-jaguars-debut/
1 rookie draft pick for each team we're excited to watch in preseason openers (Detroit Lions: RB Jahmyr Gibbs - Gibbs, the No. 12 overall pick out of Alabama, has posted many a highlight-worthy play throughout Lions camp as both a runner and a receiver. He makes his Ford Field debut on Friday night against the Giants.): https://draftwire.usatoday.com/lists/2023-nfl-draft-rookie-debuts-preseason-matchup-previews/
Video:
Is it crazy to consider Lions NFC North favorites over Vikings? 'GMFB': https://www.nfl.com/videos/is-it-crazy-to-consider-lions-nfc-north-favorites-over-vikings-gmfb
Peter Schrager's top 5 buzzworthy rookies to watch (Number 2 is Jahmyr Gibbs): https://www.nfl.com/videos/peter-schrager-s-top-5-buzzworthy-rookies-to-watch
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