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The Detroit Lions have focused on their secondary since the start of free agency, retaining one high-profile cornerback and dealing for another. However, one insider believes that a more significant change is on the way. MLive.com’s Kyle Meinke said that the Lions are interested in Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, who is slated to be traded. As Meinke pointed out, Sneed is one of the best defensive backs left and has sparked significant interest from potential trade partners. “The top of the market has thinned out after Jaylon Johnson signed a four-year, $76 million deal to return to Chicago,…

Trevor Etienne, Travis’ younger brother, switched from Florida to Georgia during the winter. The 19-year-old running back transferred within the SEC East after two seasons in Gainesville. The decision sent shockwaves throughout the conference and collegiate football as a whole Etienne joins a Bulldogs backfield that is set to lose Daijun Edwards and Kendall Milton to the NFL Draft after rushing for more than 1,400 yards with the Gators. He has a legitimate opportunity to serve as the primary ball-carrier in Athens on a team that expects to compete for a national championship next season. The same cannot be…

The Atlanta Braves have invested extensively in pitching prospects in recent years, more than any other franchise. Atlanta is the only MLB team to commit more than 60% of their bonus pool to pitching over the last six drafts, with pitchers receiving 61% of all cash awarded to draftees between 2018 and 2023. But the results of that investment are clear: Atlanta’s top prospect lists are filled with pitchers, including the consensus top five. When might the pitching prospects ‘ripen’? MLB Pipeline’s Jim Callis spoke with assistant general manager Ben Sestanovich, who supervises Atlanta’s player development, to learn more about…

Onis Konanbanny, a four-star cornerback from Columbia (S.C.) Heathwood Hall Episcopal, had his third visit to Clemson last Thursday. “I’ve had contact with Clemson since my sophomore year (at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee in Georgia),” Konanbanny told 247Sports. “I’ve gotten back in contact with them again recently.” Thursday’s visit allowed Konanbanny to get a better look at the Tigers’ program. Konanbanny has received offers from Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Tennessee, South Carolina, Penn State, Stanford, Michigan, USC, Texas A&M, Ohio State, and Oklahoma, among other schools, but not Clemson. “Coach (Mike) Reed just said he and I would stay in communication,” Konanbanny…

The Detroit Lions have yet to make a major move in free agency, but they are intrigued in one of the best remaining defenders on the market. According to Malik Wright, the Lions will host former Bengals defensive tackle DJ Reader on a visit Thursday. The Lions have been linked to Reader since the start of free agency negotiations, and with good cause. Reader is a dominant interior defender who has been incredibly reliable against the run while also causing significant disruption in the passing game. Despite having only 9.5 career sacks after eight seasons, he has delivered at least…

Pittsburgh (AP) — For outside linebackers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith, the Pittsburgh Steelers have discovered a running partner. Inside linebacker Patrick Queen is being courted by Pittsburgh instead of rival Baltimore. Two sources with knowledge of the agreement tell The Associated Press that the Steelers and the second-team All-Pro have reached an agreement on a three-year contract worth $41 million. The individuals, who talked to the AP under anonymity, stated that the transfer cannot be made official until Wednesday, when the new league season gets underway. Queen, 24, recently finished 2023 with 133 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, and an…

ALLEN PARK — Dan Skipper, arguably the most well-known swing tackle in the league, is returning to Detroit after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Lions, according to NFL Network. Over the course of his seven-year career, which has seen him play in Dallas, Denver, New England, Houston, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, and, of course, Detroit three times, the journeyman offensive lineman has been released more than twenty times. But under Dan Campbell, Skipper has finally established himself as a reliable swing tackle with the Lions. His most well-known role was in the center of the officiating scandal in Dallas…

According to the NFL Network, the Detroit Lions will host defensive tackle D.J. Reader on a free agent visit this week. Reader is regarded as one of the best nose tackles in the league. Reader, who stands 6-foot-3 and weighs 335 pounds, has eight years of experience and has started 96 games for Houston and Cincinnati. He’s an excellent run stuffer who has also had an impact on the pass game, piling up at least 30 pressures in three consecutive seasons. Last year, Pro Football Focus ranked him as the No. 11 interior defender overall. Last season, the Lions’ interior…

Allen Park — Dan Skipper, maybe the most famous swing tackle in the league, has agreed to accept a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to NFL Network. The journeyman offensive lineman has been cut more than 20 times in his seven-year career, which has brought him from Dallas to Denver, New England, Houston, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, and, of course, Detroit three times. Skipper, on the other hand, has finally found some traction with the Lions, establishing himself as a dependable swing tackle under Dan Campbell. Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper celebrates as time winds down on the…

The Detroit Lions have reportedly agreed to terms with former Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson on a two-year contract. Let’s take a look at how Robertson fits into the Lions’ roster and scheme, as well as how his signing will affect Detroit’s summer preparations. Roster Fit After re-signing Emmanuel Moseley ahead of free agency, the Lions began the bargaining process with five corners scheduled to hit the open market. Their first big move was allegedly trading for Carlton Davis on Monday, followed by the addition of Robertson on Tuesday, demonstrating their commitment to rebuilding their cornerback room. Davis and Cameron Sutton…