Stuard cites Lions' culture as big reason for signing in Detroit: https://www.detroitlions.com/news/stuard-cites-lions-culture-as-big-reason-for-signing-in-detroit
Lopez excited to join Lions' d-line that plays 'with their hair on fire': https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lopez-excited-to-join-lions-d-line-that-plays-with-their-hair-on-fire
Best remaining free agents still available for Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/13/lions-free-agency-best-players-still-available-for-detroit/82323414007/
Explaining Levi Onwuzurike's one-year deal with the Detroit Lions: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/13/levi-onwuzurike-lions-contract-injury-concerns/82336651007/
Day 3 of Lions free agency - Medical outlook of the players signed: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/13/lions-free-agency-day-3-signings-medical-outlooks/82338509007/
Where do Lions' recent signings fit into team depth chart?: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/12/adding-lions-free-agent-signings-detroit-depth-chart/82339976007/
Lions signing ex-Colts linebacker Grant Stuard in free agency: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/12/lions-free-agency-detroit-signs-lb-grant-stuard/82337710007/
Lions Kerby Joseph gets big performance-based pay bonus: https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/03/12/lions-kerby-joseph-gets-big-performance-based-pay-bonus/82337981007/
D.J. Reed Chose Lions Over Commanders: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/d-j-reed-chose-lions-over-commanders
Former Lions CB Carlton Davis Explains Decision to Depart: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/carlton-davis-explains-decision-to-depart-lions
'No Bad Days': Roy Lopez Ready to Learn From Dan Campbell, Teammates: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/no-bad-days-roy-lopez-read-to-learn-from-lions
Jared Goff Reveals Favorite Dan Campbell Coaching Moment: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/jared-goff-reveals-favorite-dan-campbell-coaching-moment
Burning Question: Is Lions O-Line in Trouble Without Zeitler?: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/is-lions-o-line-in-trouble-without-kevin-zeitler
Roy Lopez embracing Detroit Lions’ legacy of hard work, passion: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/13/24385117/roy-lopez-embracing-detroit-lions-legacy-hard-work-passion-free-agency
Grant Stuard signing analysis: Tenacious special teamer, linebacker depth: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/13/24384494/grant-stuard-signing-analysis-tenacious-special-teamer-linebacker-depth
One stat shows how Levi Onwzurike re-signing was a STEAL for Lions: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/13/24384779/levi-onwzurike-re-signing-steal-detroit-lions-free-agency
6 Questions: Jets insider weighs in on D.J. Reed’s strengths, weaknesses: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/13/24384790/6-questions-jets-insider-dj-reed-strengths-weaknesses-detroit-lions-free-agency
Levi Onwuzurike re-signing gives Detroit Lions tons of versatility on DL: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/13/24384479/levi-onwuzurike-roster-impact-gives-lions-versatility-on-defensive-line
Breaking down Roy Lopez’s roster impact on Detroit Lions’ DT room: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/13/24384493/roy-lopez-instant-analysis-free-agency-detroit-lions-defensive-tackle-roster-impact
Report: Detroit Lions lose another veteran CB in free agency: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/13/24384800/report-detroit-lions-lose-veteran-cornerback-kindle-vildor-free-agency
Detroit Lions reportedly tender 2 ERFAs, let 2 walk: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/13/24384785/detroit-lions-reportedly-tender-2-erfas-lets-2-walk
4 advanced stats that prove D.J. Reed is a huge addition for Detroit Lions: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/13/24383927/4-advanced-stats-that-prove-dj-reed-is-huge-addition-for-detroit-lions
What Colts writers, fans are saying about Lions adding Grant Stuard: https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2025/3/12/24384444/what-colts-writers-fans-are-saying-about-lions-adding-grant-stuard
Highest-graded safeties from the 2024 NFL season (1. Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions (90.4): After two seasons of middling production to start his career, Joseph had a massive breakout season in 2024, setting career highs in every PFF grading category except pass rushing (which he did only six times anyway) while leading the league with nine interceptions. His 91.1 PFF coverage grade led all safeties, while his 83.6 PFF run-defense grade placed 12th. 5. Brian Branch, Detroit Lions (83.7): Branch is a versatile safety who lined up all over the place in 2024, playing 329 snaps as a free safety, 316 as a slot cornerback and 235 in the box. Like Kyle Hamilton, he was productive regardless of his alignment. Branch’s 90.8 PFF run-defense grade led all safeties, and he also excelled as a pass-rusher, generating 12 pressures on just 37 pass-rushing snaps to the tune of an 88.0 PFF pass-rush grade. His 77.8 PFF coverage grade is made all the more impressive by the fact that he was targeted 79 times, the most at the position. His 44 stops ranked second.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-highest-graded-safeties-2024-nfl-season
In 2021, the Colts were in play for Matthew Stafford: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/in-2021-the-colts-were-in-play-for-matthew-stafford
Grades:
Grading Lions' Signing of Grant Stuard: https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/grading-lions-signing-of-grant-stuard
Free agency Day 3 grades: Vikings keep improving (Lions re-sign Levi Onwuzurike: Onwuzurike was one of the few Lions defenders that stayed healthy for most of last season, and he played well in the middle of the defensive line. He got up to a career high 61% of the defensive snaps, finished the year with 20 run stops (per Pro Football Focus) and and his 11.7% pressure rate, via Tru Media, was actually higher than that of Alim McNeill, his partner on the inside. On a one-year, $5.5 million contract, he's a steal.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025-nfl-free-agency-day-3-grades-vikings-earn-a-for-javon-hargrave-deal-steelers-get-b-for-darius-slay/
NFL free agency: Team-by-team grades (Detroit Lions: B - Key additions: CB D.J. Reed. Key re-signings: EDGE Marcus Davenport, LB Derrick Barnes, DT Levi Onwuzurike. Key departures: CB Carlton Davis (Patriots), EDGE Za'Darius Smith (release), DB Ifeatu Melifonwu (Dolphins). The Lions did lose Davis and Melifonwu, but one could make the argument that they upgraded by adding D.J. Reed, who was Pete Prisco's No. 8 ranked free agent overall. They also made the solid move of re-signing both Marcus Davenport and defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike , allowing them each a reset with the organization after suffering injuries in 2024.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025-nfl-free-agency-team-by-team-grades-vikings-patriots-commanders-among-top-marks-after-first-few-days/
2025 Draft:
Small-school 2025 NFL Draft prospects going big at recent pro days: https://draftwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2025/03/13/2025-nfl-draft-small-school-prospect-pro-day-standouts/82324098007/
Insider notes on Rutgers, Michigan State, Tennessee Pro Day: Top prospects to look out for ft. Tyreem Powell, Nate Carter: https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-insider-notes-rutgers-michigan-state-tennessee-pro-day-top-prospects-look-ft-tyreem-powell-nate-carter
Insider notes on Georgia Pro Day: Top prospects to look out for ft. Jalen Walker, Nazir Stackhouse: https://www.sportskeeda.com/college-football/news-insider-notes-georgia-pro-day-top-prospects-look-ft-jalen-walker-nazir-stackhouse
Video:
Lopez on being a Lion: https://www.detroitlions.com/video/lopez-on-being-a-lion
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