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Detroit Lions Send Fifth-Round Pick to Jaguars for Mike Thomas

The Detroit Lions dipped into their supply of future draft picks to acquire wide receiver Mike Thomas from the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jags will receive a fifth round pick in 2014 from the Lions. The…Read More

Supplemental Draft: Baylor WR to Cleveland, Lions do not use draft pick

The results of 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft are in. Cleveland used their second round draft selection of the 2013 NFL Draft to draft former Baylor wide receiver Josh Gordon in this year’s supplemental…Read More

Potential Lions supplemental draft target sets date for pro day

SLR previously discussed how drafting TCU running back ED Wesley in the 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft could add depth to a Detroit Lions run game that is struggling to produce on the field. Drafting Wesley…Read More

Detroit Lions should take TCU RB Ed Wesley in Supplemental Draft

Senior Texas Christian running back Ed Wesley is the first player to declare for the 2012 NFL Supplemental Draft, expected to be held on July 12, and it would be wise for the Lions to use a draft pick…Read More

What Is Nick Fairley Doing?

Well, this is an offseason that Lion fans want to forget about.  The team is on the edge of being a serious contender, but I’m scared that this offseason could greatly affect the team in 2012.…Read More

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Mocking the 2013 NFL Draft – Part 1/3

It is never too early to mock the 2013 NFL Draft here at SLR. This is part one of a three part series…Read More

Detroit Lions’ 2002 Draft was Loaded with Unfulfilled Potential

Nearly one decade ago the savior was “born” in Detroit.  Or so we thought. Read | Share

The Detroit Lions’ Biggest Question In The NFL Draft

So there I was, doing my mock draft which will be unveiled tomorrow.  I’m at the 23rd pick and…Read More

Is Stephon Gilmore the Second-Best Cornerback in the Draft?

There is no doubt that LSU’s Morris Claiborne is the best prospect at cornerback in this year’s…Read More

Detroit Lions’ Picks in 2012 NFL Draft Are Set

The NFL handed out compensatory selections yesterday to teams that suffered net losses from last year’s…Read More

Detroit Lions Draft Prospects: Zach Brown

Re-signing Stephen Tulloch decreases linebacker on the list of the Lions’ team needs but history…Read More

Detroit Lions Draft Prospects: David DeCastro

David DeCastro, OG, Stanford Height: 6’5″ Weight: 316 lbs Arm Length: 32-3/8″ Hands:…Read More

Detroit Lions Draft Prospects: Alfonzo Dennard

One of the hottest names linked to the Lions in early mock drafts was Nebraska cornerback Alfonzo Dennard.…Read More

Should the Detroit Lions Draft the Best Player Available or Fill Team Needs?

Well we are a little over from a month away from this year’s NFL Draft.  The Lions are selecting…Read More

2012 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions Should Take a Strong Look at Cordy Glenn

The Detroit lions are approaching this offseason just as I expected: a whole lot of nothing. After years,…Read More

2012 NFL Mock Draft: Detroit Lions Bolster Offensive Line

Each SideLion Report mock draft is now featured in the DC Pro Sports Report, WalterFootball.com, Sports…Read More

Putting the Washington Redskins Trade in a Detroit Lions Context

The Washington Redskins made headlines when they traded up into the second pick in next months draft…Read More

Detroit Lions Select CB Stephon Gilmore in Latest Kiper Mock Draft

Mel Kiper released his third mock draft of the season today and we once again have a new name for the…Read More

The Detroit Lions Can’t Make The Same Draft Mistakes They Have in the Past

In my eyes, this coming season is all about one thing for the Detroit Lions. Getting over the hump. The…Read More

Matthew Stafford Leads the Perfect QB Situation for Detroit Fans

Yes, Detroit.  When it comes to quarterbacks you’ve finally got it good.  After decades of Eric…Read More