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The Detroit Lions will need to fix some flaws in their secondary this offseason, and a housecleaning on the other side of Lake Erie may help them do so. The Lions are in risk of losing cornerback Jerry Jacobs and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to free agency, but they have the opportunity to add an All-Pro player after the Buffalo Bills released cornerback Tre’Davious White this week as part of a cost-cutting spree. According to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, White might be a potential addition to the Lions’ secondary as a reliable veteran. Lions Could Take Chance on Top Cornerback…

Clemson Football has been mired in a rut with wide outs and injuries for the previous few years. We’ve said a few times that the Tigers have a habit of having a freshman wide receiver step up and create a lot of enthusiasm, only to be hindered by injuries as sophomores. Beaux Collins was a 2021 freshman who started well in 2022 but was eventually injured enough to miss the majority of the second half of the season. Antonio Williams stepped up in Collins’s absence and looked great, but was limited as a sophomore as well. We all hope Tyler…

The free agency negotiation period begins at Noon ET on Monday, and while most expect the Detroit Lions will be active at cornerback, ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports that the Lions could make a big splash at defensive tackle. According to Graziano, the Lions and Houston Texans will likely compete for Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins’ services. “After Chris Jones landed a big deal on Saturday night, Miami’s Christian Wilkins is likely to be a hot name, with contending teams such as the Texans and Lions looking to upgrade at that position,” Graziano wrote in the early hours of Sunday morning.…

The Pittsburgh Steelers could make significant moves during the 2024 NFL offseason. They spoke with Russell Wilson amid concerns about their quarterback predicament. Now it appears that Diontae Johnson could be a trade candidate. They have also cleared a significant amount of cap space this summer with cutbacks. One bookmaker believes the Steelers can use that space to make a major statement in a position where they are currently strong. According to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now, BetOnline now has the Steelers listed as 5/1 to be Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack’s next team. A Resurgent 2023 for…

Jeremy Patterson, a member of Rutgers’ player-development staff, will join the Florida football program as an assistant defensive line coach. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman was the first to reveal Florida’s decision to add Patterson to the roster. Patterson played collegiate football at Wisconsin from 2014 to 2016, then transferred to Tennessee State for his final two seasons. Although he did not record any statistics during his four appearances with the Badgers, he had six starts at Tennessee State and concluded his career with 17 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss, in 18 games. The likely acquisition of Patterson comes after…

Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young would love to see left-handed pitcher and World Series hero Jordan Montgomery return for the 2024 season. As Opening Day approaches, the 31-year-old is expected to return to Arlington in the visitor’s dugout. During an interview on 1310 The Ticket, Young stated that Monty is “less likely” to return for the 2024 season. The Rangers appear satisfied with their personnel as they prepare to face the Chicago Cubs to begin the season. After spending heavily in back-to-back offseasons, Young took a more prudent approach following his World Series success. Texas has added right-hander Tyler…

Brad Holmes took over as general manager of the Detroit Lions in 2021, facing a difficult rebuild from the ashes of the “Quinntricia” era. Holmes faced an additional challenge: a seasoned quarterback who, naturally, did not want to be a part of another Detroit rebuild. Matthew Stafford was free to choose his location. It happened to be the Los Angeles Rams, where Holmes had worked for years before moving to Detroit. After not doing much in free agency for two years, which was understandable given where the Lions were, Holmes increased his aggressiveness in 2023, signing Cameron Sutton, David Montgomery,…

A running back who briefly captivated the hearts of Detroit Lions fans is retiring — and his farewell message has gone viral. Bo Scarbrough, who had a speedy ascent and even faster fall with the Lions in 2019, announced on March 9 that he was retiring from professional football at the age of 29. After leaving the NFL, Scarbrough had two standout seasons with the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions before announcing last weekend that his football career was over. Bo Scarbrough: ‘The Game Can’t Love You Back’ Scarbrough attended a press conference with the Stallions to announce his retirement, including a…

Scott Mitchell, a former Detroit Lions quarterback, is still working to clear the air about his time in Detroit. In an extensive feature interview with The Athletic, Detroit’s former signal-caller discussed familiar topics such as his frustration with Lomas Brown, challenges he faced as a result of the organization’s decisions, and emphasizing that the team’s failure to win was a collective effort rather than just his fault. When Barry Sanders’ documentary aired, Mitchell took to social media to express his frustrations, claiming there were far more reasons the squad did not make the playoffs. Among these was a shift away…

Dave Ritchie, who was the head coach of the B.C. Lions for their iconic ’94 Grey Cup victory over the Baltimore Stallions, died Saturday. He was 85. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers, another Canadian Football League team Ritchie led, announced his death. The cause was not immediately disclosed. As Winnipeg’s head coach from 1999 to 2004, Ritchie went 52-41-1 in regular season games. That placed him fourth in club history, below Bud Grant (102), current head coach Mike O’Shea (96), and Cal Murphy (86). However, it was during Ritchie’s time as B.C.’s head coach that his team unified Canada. The Lions…