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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…

Allen Park — A’Shawn Robinson is cashing in with the Carolina Panthers, reportedly agreeing to a three-year contract worth $22.5 million, with $10.4 million guaranteed. Robinson spent his first four seasons with the Detroit Lions. Since then, he has played for the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants. Robinson will also reunite with former Rams defensive assistant and current Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after moving to Charlotte. Robinson was the Lions’ second-round pick from Alabama in 2016. He appeared in 58 games, starting 37 of them, and recorded five sacks and 16 tackles for loss during his…

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the New York Yankees have restarted trade talks with the Chicago White Sox about standout pitcher Dylan Cease. Negotiations resumed as Yankees ace Gerrit Cole reported “discomfort” in his throwing elbow, with an MRI slated to establish the degree of a potential injury. The Yankees are now considering options for an Opening Day starter, and it appears that the team will add some roster insurance for their $324 million ace pitcher. Zachary Rotman, writing about FanSided, predicted that a trade including three top prospects and two young infielders could be enough to get…

TRAGIC: Packers are just about landing three players for two years deal $115 million each The Green Bay Packers received sad news lately when it was reported that the team has parted ways with Aaron Jones. Ignoring the emotional impact of his signing with the Vikings (which still hurts), the team did sign Josh Jacobs yesterday, but they may and should try to strengthen the running back group in any way possible. AJ Dillon’s statistically disastrous 2023 season suggests that the Packers will be on the lookout for yet another running back. The team may try to stick with Dillon,…

When the Las Vegas Raiders selected AmikRobertson in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, there was a lot of excitement.  He was a darling among draft gurus because he was a tough-talking ballhawk at Louisiana Tech. Robertson had his ups and downs during his four seasons with the Raiders, but he did show promise at times and was a solid rotational player. Robertson will now strive to improve as a member of the Detroit Lions. According to NFL Media, he intends to join with the Lions for a two-year contract. He is the fourth Las Vegas free agent…