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☆ Detroit is getting ready to host the NFL draft a decade after going bankrupt
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Detroit is set to host the NFL draft next month, a decade after it went bankrupt. Mayor Mike Duggan told BI that he hopes the event will reintroduce the city to the rest of the US. AdvertisementThe new DetroitApril's NFL draft — one of the biggest weekends on the sporting calendar — is set to bring eyeballs back to Detroit. AdvertisementDowntown Detroit will host the 2024 NFL draft. "No matter where you went in southeastern Michigan, everyone was smiling and talking to each other about the Lions," Duggan added.

Persons: Mike Duggan, —, Duggan, Axios, Joshua Lott, Bill Pugliano, it'll, we've, Kirby Lee, Dan Gilbert, who's, Jared Goff, Dan Campbell, Gilbert, Kyusung Gong, it's Organizations: Detroit, NFL, Lions, Service, Ford, GM, Detroit Free Press, Reuters, Economic, KC, Sports, Vegas and Kansas City, Getty, Cleveland Cavaliers NBA, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, The Lions, NCAA College Locations: Detroit, Midwest, Korean, Michigan, America, Motor City, Reuters Detroit, Detroit ., Kansas City, Vegas and Kansas

☆ NFL season recap: Record viewing numbers, Taylor Swift and a new dynasty
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-17 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

CNN —With its bright lights, big names and halftime shows, the Super Bowl has always been the biggest sporting ticket in the US. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes holds the Lombardi Trophy after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11. Steph Chambers/Getty Images Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce kisses his girlfriend, singer Taylor Swift, during the postgame celebrations. This was just the second Super Bowl in history to go to overtime. Swift, Ice Spice, Blake Lively and others were in attendance for Super Bowl LVIII.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes, Steph Chambers, Travis Kelce, Brynn Anderson, Trey Smith, Eric Gay, Adam Hunger, Andy Reid, Julio Cortez, Kyle Juszczyk, Mecole Hardman Jr, Jamie Squire, Hardman, Ezra Shaw, Tim Nwachukwu, Christian McCaffrey, Jake Moody, Frank Franklin II, Bill Vinovich, Mike Blake, Reuters Kelce, Fred Warner, David J, Phillip, Moody, Harrison Butker, Jauan Jennings, Kirby Lee, Chris Jones, Brock Purdy, George Walker IV, Kyle Shanahan, Marquez Valdes, Scantling, David Gray, Ray, Ray McCloud III, Stephen R, James Lang, Brian Snyder, Ji'Ayir Brown, Doug Benc, Gregory Bull, McCaffrey, Jennings, Dre Greenlaw, Achilles, Kelce, Reid, Isiah Pacheco, Pacheco, Harry, Trent McDuffie, Deebo Samuel, Chris Conley, Javon Hargrave, Sam Lutz, George Kittle, Getty Images Purdy, Michael Reaves, Nick Bolton, Candice Ward, Reba McEntire, Lively, McEntire, Andra Day, Jay, Blue Ivy, Rumi, Steve Luciano, Carlos Barria, Sterling, ’ Taylor, cutaways, Jason’s, Swift, Blake Lively, Vince Lombardi, Bill Belichick, Belichick, Don Shula’s, Hall, Tom Landry, Belichick hasn’t, Alex Grimm, Joe Flacco, Damar Hamlin, Hamlin, commotio cordis, Jeffrey T, Barnes, Dan Campbell, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Robert Saleh, There’s, ’ Organizations: CNN, Super, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, NFL, Chiefs, Getty, AP Chiefs, Hardman, AP 49ers, 49ers, Reuters, USA Today Sports Chiefs, AP, USA, Network, Sports, Reuters 49ers, CBS, Reuters Chiefs, Getty Images, Allegiant, Vegas, New England Patriots ’, Green Bay Packers, Patriots, The Patriots, Kansas City Super, New England Patriots, of Fame, Hall of Fame, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Deutsche Bank, Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Lions, NFC, New York Jets, Jets Locations: Las Vegas, Brittany, Japan, Allegiant, ”, Kansas, Massachusetts, Foxborough, Frankfurt, Germany, Cincinnati, East Rutherford

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has decided to stay with the team and turn down potential opportunities to be an NFL head coach next season, leading the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks to turn to other candidates. Two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Johnson informed teams he would not be leaving the Lions. One of the people familiar with the situation said the Washington brass is still meeting with Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Their 34-31 loss to San Francisco on Sunday paved the way for teams to hire Johnson or Glenn. It’s unclear if they’ll pivot to former Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel, their own offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy or someone else after missing out on the opportunity to hire Johnson.

Persons: Ben Johnson, Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Glenn, Dan Campbell, Campbell, ”, Jared Goff’s, DeMeco Ryans, they’ve, Dan Quinn, Bobby Slowik, Mike Macdonald, Anthony Weaver, Mike Vrabel, Eric Bieniemy, Pete Carroll, Quinn, Macdonald, ___ Whyno, Tim Booth, ___ Organizations: DETROIT, — Detroit Lions, NFL, Washington Commanders, Seattle Seahawks, Associated Press, Lions, Seahawks, NFC, San, Miami, Boston College, Dolphins, Detroit, Houston Texans, Seattle, AP Locations: Washington, San Francisco, Detroit, Dallas, Houston, Baltimore, Tennessee, Seattle

☆ Brock Purdy’s epic comeback etches his name in 49ers lore as Detroit’s hero Jared Goff is left wondering what could have been
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

“All he’s done since he’s been here is play at an elite level and everything starts with him. Facing skepticism after that first season, it wasn’t clear to Lions fans heading into the 2022 season if Goff was going to be around long. It started a wave of momentum that built into the greatest Lions season that most fans have ever experienced. Goff throwing the ball during the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. Goff, meanwhile, made a few spectacular throws, a few dangerous ones and many safe ones to his playmakers.

Persons: Santa Clara , California CNN — Brock Purdy, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Colin Kaepernick, Jimmy Garoppolo, Brock Purdy, Purdy, Jared Goff, Goff –, Santa Clara –, Goff, Iowa State University –, he’s, I’ve, ” Purdy, God’s, David J, Phillip, Kurt Warner, Warren Moon, Moon, Trey Lance, “ They’ve, they’ve, Garoppolo, Lance, “ He’s, I’m, Kyle Juszczyk, “, Brock, ”, Christian McCaffrey, Alex Anzalone, Mark J, Terrill, Goff wasn’t, Matthew Stafford, Motown –, Dan Campbell’s, Stafford, Campbell, Ezra Shaw, you’re, didn’t, you’ve, ’ ” Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, –, Juszczyk, ” Juszczyk, couldn’t, Dan Campbell Organizations: Santa Clara , California CNN, San Francisco 49ers, Super, Detroit Lions, NFC, Area, Levi’s, Lions, Motor City, Bay, Iowa State University, 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, ” San Francisco 49ers, Warner, Iowa State, Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, Chiefs, ” 49ers, Games, Los Angeles Rams, Rams, New England Patriots, Bowls, Motown, Detroit, ” Lions Locations: Santa Clara , California, Santa Clara, Motor, Ames , Iowa, alma mater, Vegas, ”, Detroit, Michigan, Purdy

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired at the worst possible time. Detroit failed on two fourth-down tries in field-goal range in the second half, contributing to a blown 17-point halftime lead and a 34-31 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Sunday. The result was just the fourth conference game loss for a team that held a lead of at least 17 points. A magical season for the Lions ended one game short of the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance. Detroit remains the only team to play every season of the Super Bowl era without reaching the ultimate game.

Persons: Dan Campbell, Brock Purdy's, Brandon Aiyuk, Jahmyr Gibbs, Josh Reynolds, Campbell, Reynolds, Jared Goff's, Goff, San Francisco, ___ Organizations: Detroit Lions, Detroit, San Francisco 49ers, NFC, Lions, Niners, NFL Locations: SANTA CLARA, Calif, Campbell's, San

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw for 267 yards and a touchdown, and the San Francisco 49ers rallied from 17 points down at halftime to beat the Detroit Lions 34-31 on Sunday and reach the Super Bowl. He engineered a game-winning drive in the fourth quarter to beat Green Bay last week and then had an even bigger comeback against the Lions. Detroit remains the only team to play every season of the Super Bowl era without reaching the ultimate game. Purdy then drove the Niners to a 33-yard field goal by Jake Moody and their first lead of the game. Campbell bypassed a chance at a game-tying field goal on fourth-and-3 from the Niners 30 midway through the fourth quarter.

Persons: — Brock Purdy, San Francisco, Purdy, “, Kyle Shanahan, Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell, “ There’s, ” Shanahan, “ It’s, ”, Josh Johnson, Dan Campbell, Josh Reynolds couldn’t, Jared Goff, Brandon Aiyuk, Aiyuk, ” Aiyuk, ” Jahmyr Gibbs, McCaffrey, Reynolds, Jake Moody, Campbell, Goff, Jameson Williams, Francisco’s, David Montgomery, Gibbs, Michael Badgley, ___ Organizations: San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Super, 49ers, NFC, Kansas City, Chiefs, Super Bowl, Lions, Niners, Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia, Detroit, San Francisco, The Lions, NFL, AFL Locations: SANTA CLARA, Calif, San, Detroit, Green, Vegas, Francisco, Williams

☆ Detroit Lions: Historically beleaguered team is banishing demons with landmark playoff run after being known for heartbreak, unwanted records and a curse
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-27 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

CNN —Sixteen years ago, the Detroit Lions made history – but for all the wrong reasons. St. Brown catches a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Zyon McCollum during the second half of their NFC divisional round playoff game. Campbell watches from the sideline during the second quarter of the Lions' game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mitch Stringer/USA TODAY Sports/ReutersThat speech, which some mocked and others praised, came three years to the day before the Lions’ playoff victory over the Bucs. A final standJanuary 12, 1992: the last time the Detroit Lions took to the field for an NFC Championship game.

Persons: –, it’s, Ra St, Brown, Dan Campbell’s, ”, . Brown, Zyon McCollum, Lon Horwedel, Dave Birkett, Birkett, Bobby Layne ’, Layne –, Layne, Jonathan Daniel, Birkett isn’t, ’ ”, Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford, Charlie Sanders –, Hall, underachieving, Campbell, ‘, “, You’ve, “ It’s, we’re, Mitch Stringer, Campbell’s, Michael Jackson, George HW Bush, Darrell Green, Rich Lipski, Penei Sewell, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch, Jared Goff, ” Birkett, they’ve, Alex Chepeska, ” Chepeska, I’d, ” Jahmyr Gibbs, Kevork Djansezian, “ I’ve Organizations: CNN, Detroit Lions, NFL, Ford, Lions, Super, San Francisco 49ers, NFC, Detroit, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay, Reuters, University of Michigan, Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, The Packers, Hall of Fame, Anderson Economic, Baltimore Ravens, T Bank, USA, Washington Redskins, Washington Post, –, HBO, Los Angeles Chargers, SoFi, 49ers Locations: Motor, Las Vegas, St, Detroit, –, Michigan

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Few people proselytize about the importance of tight ends more than San Francisco's George Kittle. So Kittle showed no surprise about the fact that the four teams playing on championship weekend all rely heavily on the tight end in the passing game. "Tight ends give you the ability to mismatch whether it's on linebackers or safeties. “I’ve got a lot of respect for the way he plays the game, man,” said Lions coach Dan Campbell, a former NFL tight end. The second-round pick set a rookie playoff record for tight ends with nine catches last week and his 86 for the season also were the most ever for a rookie tight end.

Persons: Francisco's George Kittle, Kittle, ”, it's, Travis Kelce, Sam LaPorta —, Mark Andrews, Isaiah, ” Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, “ I’ve, Dan Campbell, LaPorta, “, Coach Campbell, Kelce, Taylor Swift, Jerry Rice, Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, ” Reid, Andrews, Lamar Jackson's, ” Campbell, Larry Lage, Dave Skretta, Noah Trister, ___ Organizations: NFL, Kansas City, Lions, AFC, Ravens, AP Sports Locations: SANTA CLARA, Calif, Kansas, Francisco, Iowa

But perhaps there's a lesson to be learned from Detroit's approach — and from the other three teams remaining in the NFL playoffs. The Lions, Ravens, 49ers and Chiefs have all reached this point after making significant investments at positions that aren't always prioritized around the league. He's the highest-paid running back in the league based on average annual value, according to overthecap.com. “The middle of our defense especially are great players,” Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald said. The Lions took Jack Campbell — a middle linebacker.

Persons: Dan Campbell, Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, “ I’m, Brad Holmes, it’s, ” Campbell, Gibbs, aren't, that's, Christian McCaffrey, McCaffrey, He's, ”, Kyle Shanahan, Jadeveon, Kyle Van Noy, Roquan Smith, Patrick Queen, Mike Macdonald, “, Kyle Hamilton, Tyler Linderbaum, Clyde Edwards, Joe Thuney, Jack Campbell —, He’s, Baltimore's Lamar Jackson, Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, Macdonald, Josh Dubow, Larry Lage, ___ Organizations: Detroit Lions, Lions, NFL, The Lions, Ravens, 49ers, Chiefs, Detroit, San, ” 49ers, Baltimore, ” Ravens, Bowler, Kansas City, Chiefs ’, San Francisco, AP Pro Football, AP Locations: San Francisco, Kansas, Detroit, Smith

Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey and Dak Prescott are finalists for The Associated Press 2023 NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and Cowboys wideout CeeDee Lamb are the other two finalists for Offensive Player of the Year. Jackson, the 2019 NFL MVP, threw for 3,678 yards and 24 touchdowns and also ran for 821 yards and five scores. Cowboys edge Micah Parsons and cornerback DaRon Bland, Raiders edge Maxx Crosby and Steelers edge T.J. Watt join Garrett as finalists for Defensive Player of the Year. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Todd Monken and Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik also are finalists for Assistant Coach of the Year.

Persons: Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, Brock Purdy, CeeDee Lamb, Jackson, McCaffrey, Purdy, Myles Garrett, Kevin Stefanski, Joe Flacco, Jim Schwartz, QB C.J ., Will Anderson Jr, Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner, Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland, Maxx, Watt, Garrett, Crosby, Parsons, Bland, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs, Nacua, Bijan Robinson, Jalen Carter, Kobie Turner, Joey Porter Jr, Devon Witherspoon, Anderson, Houston’s DeMeco, Detroit’s Dan Campbell, San, Kyle Shanahan, Baltimore’s John Harbaugh, Deshaun Watson, Ryans, Campbell, Harbaugh, Shanahan, Schwartz, Ben Johnson, Mike Macdonald, Todd Monken, Bobby Slowik, Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Tua Tagovailoa, Damar Hamlin, Rob Maaddi Organizations: Associated Press, 49ers, Dolphins, Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Houston, AP, Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, AFC, Prescott, NFL, NFC, Green Bay, San, Detroit Lions, The Cleveland Browns, The Houston Texans, New York Jets, Texans, Browns, Baltimore, Raiders, Maxx Crosby, Steelers, Lions, Rams, Falcons, Eagles, Seahawks, Buccaneers, Bills, Flacco, Voters, Twitter Locations: Dallas, Green, San Francisco, QB C.J . Stroud, Stroud, Detroit

They host the Detroit Lions, who haven’t reached this point in 32 years and have never played in a Super Bowl. 1 seeds are 34-14 in conference championship games, including 2-0 last season when the Chiefs went on to beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl. If the 49ers and Chiefs advance, it'll set up a Super Bowl rematch. The two-time NFL and Super Bowl MVP has embraced the challenge and now faces the league’s stingiest defense. CHIEFS, 23-22DETROIT (14-5) at SAN FRANCISCO (13-5)Line: 49ers minus 7Jared Goff and the Lions are one win away from the franchise’s first trip to the Super Bowl.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, Patrick Mahomes, FanDuel, Mahomes, haven’t, it'll, Josh Allen, Justin Madubuike, Roquan Smith, Patrick Queen, Kyle Hamilton, Pro QB Lamar Jackson, Chris Jones, Trent McDuffie, Jackson, Gus Edwards, Hill, Taylor Swift, Jason Kelce, Travis Kelce, Jared Goff, Green Bay, Dan Campbell’s, Brock Purdy, Purdy, Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey, Goff, Ra St, Brown, Sam LaPorta, He’s, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Fred Warner, Nick Bosa Organizations: AP Pro Football, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl, Chiefs, AFC, Ravens, Colts, Oakland Raiders, 49ers, NFC, Detroit Lions, Eagles, Super, Kansas City, KANSAS CITY, Buffalo Bills, Super Bowls, NFL, Pro QB, Dolphins, Mahomes, Houston, CHIEFS, SAN FRANCISCO, Lions, Green, Packers, All, 49ERS, Twitter Locations: Baltimore, KANSAS, BALTIMORE, Trent McDuffie , Kansas, DETROIT, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Philadelphia

DETROIT (AP) — Eminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted their first home playoff game in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field. "We've seen the Tigers win it. We've seen the Pistons win it. We've seen the Red Wings win it. We've seen a lot of good things, but never from our Lions.

Persons: — Eminem, Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, ” Johnson, “, could've, ” He's, Sanders, Johnson, Matthew Stafford, Singer Bob Seger, Jeff Daniels, Keegan, Michael Key, Roger Goodell, Eminem, Stafford, Dan Campbell, “ I'm, ” Eminem, FanDuel Sportsbook, Sweta Patel, Patel, Campbell, “ He’s, ”, Mike McCord, McCord, Darris, Riley, “ It's, “ We've, Matt Patricia, McCord's, Riley McCord, Sheila Ford Hamp, Brad Holmes, “ Detroit's, ” McCord, We've, Larry Lage, ___ Organizations: DETROIT, Pro Football Hall of Famers, Detroit Lions, Ford, NFL, Lions, Stafford, Los Angeles Rams, Tampa, Super, Buccaneers, Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, Detroit, Cleveland, Briggs, Tiger, Honolulu, Dayton Triangles, Team, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings, ___ AP Locations: Utah, Detroit, Michigan, Motor City, India

☆ Opinion: Bill Belichick and Nick Saban were the kind of coaches I tell my therapist about
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-12 | by ( Opinion Jeff Pearlman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Under his leadership, Belichick took an organization that never sniffed a Super Bowl title and made it a regular occurrence. Jeff Haynes/AFP/Getty Images Belichick, right, coaches alongside New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells during a playoff game in 1984. Jim Rogash/Getty Images Belichick watches from the sideline as his team plays the Seattle Seahawks in the 2015 Super Bowl. Tom Pennington/Getty Images Belichick presents President Donald Trump with an official Super Bowl helmet at the White House in 2017. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Belichick leaves the field after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in December 2023.

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We don’t back down.”The NFC North-leading Lions (8-2) overcame four turnovers, including Goff's season-high three interceptions, and a 12-point deficit late in the fourth quarter to win. “That’s probably a top-five team in the league, maybe top three, and we know we should have beaten them," Fields said. Fields mostly played well in his first game in a month, but slightly overthrew Tyler Scott on a deep pass late in the game on a play that could have potentially help to seal the victory. Fields, who was out with a dislocated right thumb, threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore late in the third quarter. He threw more than two interceptions for the first time since 2019 when he played for the Los Angeles Rams.

Persons: — Jared Goff, Goff, Jameson Williams, David Montgomery's, Justin Fields, ” Goff, “, he’s, Dan Campbell, ” Campbell, “ That’s, Fields, Tyler Scott, Aidan Hutchinson, DJ Moore, Cairo Santos, Matt Eberflus, ” Eberflus, Amon, Ra St, Brown, ” Montgomery, Hutchinson, Roger Goodell, D'Onta Foreman, C Lucas Patrick, Foreman, Jonah Jackson, ___ Organizations: DETROIT, Detroit Lions, Lions, Chicago Bears, NFC, “, The Bears, Cairo, Bears, Los Angeles Rams, NFL, Minnesota Locations: Detroit, Chicago, Michigan

With 1:47 remaining and the score tied at 38-all against the Chargers on Sunday, the Detroit Lions coach went for it on fourth-and-2 from the Los Angeles 26-yard line. A field goal would have given Justin Herbert and the Chargers a chance to win or send the game to overtime. Goff then kneeled down three times, Riley Patterson kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired, and the Lions prevailed in a 41-38 shootout over the Chargers. Goff responded by leading the Lions (7-2) on a nine-play, 53-yard drive, culminating in Patterson's kick. It was the Lions' longest touchdown run since Jahvid Best went 88 yards in 2011.

Persons: — Dan Campbell, Justin Herbert, Jared Goff, Sam LaPorta, Goff, Riley Patterson, “, Justin, ”, Campbell, ” Campbell, Herbert, Keenan Allen, Brandon Staley, Kenneth Murray Jr, ” Staley, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Ra St, Brown, Calvin Johnson, haven’t, Gibbs, Jalen Guyton, Quentin Johnston, Brock Wright, Montgomery, ” Montgomery, Jahvid Best, Barry Sanders, Donovan Peoples, Jones, Chris Rumph, LB Kenneth Murray Jr, Gerald Everett, ___ Organizations: Chargers, Detroit Lions, Lions, ”, Los Angeles, SoFi, Rams, NFC, Anaheim Hills, Southern, Detroit, Miami, Austin Ekeler's, Cleveland, LB, Host Chicago, Sunday Locations: INGLEWOOD, Calif, Angeles, Los, Southern California, Detroit, Goff, Green

☆ NFL trade roundup: Commanders sell; Vikings add QB Josh Dobbs
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

ET deadline:--The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Josh Dobbs and a 2024 seventh-round pick from the Arizona Cardinals for a 2024 sixth-round draft choice. --The Vikings also dealt left guard Ezra Cleveland to the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, per multiple reports. Cleveland was a second-round draft pick by the Vikings in 2020, and he started all 17 games in both 2021 and 2022. Cleveland was a second-round draft pick by the Vikings in 2020, and he started all 17 games in both 2021 and 2022. --The Buffalo Bills acquired veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas and a fifth-round draft pick from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for a third-rounder on Tuesday, NFL Network and The Athletic reported.

Persons: Joshua Dobbs, Matt Kartozian, Montez Sweat, Chase Young, Josh Harris, Young, Nick Bosa, Bosa, Washington, Jonathan Allen, Daron Payne, Josh Dobbs, Kirk Cousins, Dobbs, Kyler Murray, Ezra Cleveland, Dalton Risner, Donovan Peoples, Jones, Dan Campbell, Rasul Douglas, Douglas, Tre'Davious White, Jordan Love's, Aaron Rodgers Organizations: Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders, NFL, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Young, NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, Washington, 49ers, Ohio State, Minnesota Vikings, Vikings, The Cleveland Browns, Cardinals, Arizona, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, AFC, Jacksonville Jaguars, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Browns, Peoples, Michigan, Lions, Cleveland, Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, NFL Network, The Athletic, Packers, AFC East, Thomson Locations: Glendale , Arizona, USA, Young's, Ohio, Arizona, Minnesota, Cleveland, Detroit, Green, Buffalo

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone’s parents are among about 50 people affiliated with a Naples, Florida-based church that is praying for their safe return from Israel this week. Israel has vowed an unprecedented offensive against Hamas after the Islamic militant group’s fighters broke through the border fence Saturday and stormed into the country’s south. The war between Israel and Hamas has claimed at least 2,200 lives and raged for a fifth day. First Naples Communications Pastor Andy Wells said the church made contact with Pastor Alan Brumback, who is also on the overseas tour, on Wednesday. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he called Anzalone about his parents when he was informed of their plight Sunday night.

Persons: Alex Anzalone’s, Israel, Andy Wells, Pastor Alan Brumback, “, Wells, ” Anzalone, Dan Campbell, ” Campbell, ”, ” Brumback, Anzalone, Joe Biden, Biden Organizations: — Detroit Lions, Hamas, group’s, Detroit News, Detroit, Carolina Panthers, Lions, The Detroit News Locations: ALLEN, Mich, Naples , Florida, Israel, Naples, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. ___The Detroit Lions are going back to Lambeau Field for the first time since ending Aaron Rodgers’ career in Green Bay. The Jets (1-2) refused to upgrade at QB after losing Aaron Rodgers and their season is in danger of spiraling. GIANTS, 23-20Last week: Straight up: 12-4. Against spread: 1-2.

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☆ Who Won, and Who Lost, in the 2023 N.F.L. Draft
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-29 | by ( Mike Tanier | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The Detroit Lions’ coach, Dan Campbell, displayed his rugged individualism. And the Green Bay Packers, playing the role of a merry divorcé post-Aaron Rodgers trade, dallied with new playmakers. draft provided an opportunity for some of the league’s most fascinating decision makers and franchises to truly express themselves. Eagles, ReloadedThe Eagles should not be able to do the things they do. A team that won 14 games and reached the Super Bowl last season should not have a top 10 pick in the next draft.

PinnedQuarterbacks, top-10 trades and a bull market for running backs headlined the first round of this year’s N.F.L. The Carolina Panthers chose Alabama quarterback Bryce Young at No. After the Texans picked Stroud, they struck again, leaping from pick No. One unexpected development was the move toward running backs, a position that has been devalued in the N.F.L. But teams picked other quarterbacks or filled other needs, this year’s reminder that pre-draft speculation is just that.

☆ NFL roundup: Vikings prevail in OT thriller vs. Bills
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

The NFC South-leading Buccaneers (5-5), who entered last in the league with an average of 61 rushing yards per game, exceeded that by 100. Chiefs 27, Jaguars 17Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers as Kansas City captured a win over visiting Jacksonville. Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes to rookie Christian Watson, and the Packers rallied from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit to spoil Mike McCarthy's return to Lambeau Field. Jimmy Garoppolo had 240 yards passing and a rushing TD for the 49ers (5-4). After missing a game because of a hamstring issue, 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel had two receptions and 27 yards rushing.

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