The Detroit Lions were urged to pursue a free agent corner who missed more than half of the 2024 season with an injury.
Most coaches and players will quote a 'next man up' mentality when asked about injuries, adding that it's a part of the game. However, there also comes a time when an injury-riddled team simply runs out of quality players. It's a scenario we saw play out with the New Orleans Saints offense this season.
The Detroit Lions are predicted to address a potential pressing need by signing a projected $40 million defender in free agency this offseason.
Aaron Glenn, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator, is set to have second interviews with the New York Jets and then the New Orleans Saints.
Detroit quarterback Jared Goff delivered a near-perfect performance in “passing the test” and helped the NFC take a 14-7 lead over the AFC during the opening night of the Pro Bowl Games.
The Detroit Lions have named Denver Broncos pass game coordinator John Morton as their new offensive coordinator. Here are five things to know about Detroit's new leader on offense: Morton, 55, is a Michigan native who played wide receiver for Avondale High School in Auburn Hills and collegiately at Western Michigan University.
An accomplished cornerback for 15 NFL seasons, Glenn was a first-round choice in the 1994 NFL Draft by the New York Jets out of Texas A&M. He'd have 41 interceptions over his NFL career, which ended in 2008 as a cornerback with the New Orleans Saints.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapaport, the Jets and Glenn agreed to a deal for their former first-round pick to lead the Jets. Glenn was being considered by another former team of his, the New Orleans Saints, and Rapaport reported that he thanked the Saints for their interest before accepting the job.
The New York Jets hired Detroit Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand as their offensive coordinator and Denver Broncos assistant special teams coach Chris Banjo as their special teams coordinator on Friday.
New Orleans has told the other coaching candidates that it is moving on, leaving the Eagles offensive coordinator as its primary target.
Lions passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand was hired as the New York Jets' offensive coordinator, the team announced Friday.