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FAYETTEVILLE -- Trelon Smith was an unknown commodity for the Arkansas Razorbacks one year ago.

FAYETTEVILLE -- Trelon Smith was an unknown commodity for the Arkansas Razorbacks one year ago.

View Comments If you’re looking for a breakout candidate on the Detroit Lions defense this fall, look no further than Tracy Walker. The fourth-year safety has shown flashes of brilliance in his first three NFL seasons, but for a variety of reasons has not been able sustain his excellence on the field. Walker said Thursday he is in a good spot personally after a trying year, and he seems poised to benefit from a new coaching staff and the Lions’ new safety-friendly defensive scheme. “Hones...

Todd Gurley ran for a career-low 678 yards last season but likely would serves as the No. 3 RB if he signed with the Detroit Lions.

Free-agent running back Todd Gurley II is reportedly meeting with the Detroit Lions.  Per ESPNs Adam Schefter, the three-time Pro Bowler is visiting with Lions coaches Thursday.  Gurley is familiar with Lions quarterback Jared Goff from their time as teammates with the Los Angeles Rams.  The Lions have two starting-caliber running backs. DAndre Swift is poised to take over as the No. 1 guy after splitting carries with Adrian Peterson last season.  Detroit also signed Jamaal Williams to a tw...

Jefferson joins a backfield headlined by D’Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams.

May 8, 2021 Undrafted free agents do not get much play in the media, but undoubtedly, some of these guys end up making it. And, even getting this far is quite an accomplishment.   According to calculations by the NFL Players Association, the chances of any high school football player making it to the NFL is about 0.2 percent.   It is for that reason that all 14 of the Lions undrafted players this year deserve to be mentioned: WR Jonathan Adams, S DAngelo Amos, LB Tavante Beckett, RB Rakeem ...

Detroit Lions reportedly waiving former second-round running back Kerryon Johnson Updated May 05, 2021; Posted May 05, 2021 Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson carries the football after making a reception during an NFL game on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, at Ford Field in Detroit.AP Photo/Lon Horwedel Facebook Share ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions are waiving former second-round pick Kerryon Johnson per the NFL Network. Johnson, 23, was a second-round pick in 2018. He started 14 games ov...

Lions GM Brad Holmes and HC Dan Campbell are focused on branding a new culture in their first draft, aiming for a special type of attitude.

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