Candace Pedraza

Candace Pedraza

Candace Pedraza is the Site Editor for Side Lion Report. In addition to the Detroit Lions, she covers the WNBA for Winsidr as a senior writer and has gotten work on the WNBA published with WNBA.com. She has done work for The Knicks Wall and Secret Base, and started her career as a sports journalist back in 2015 as a color commentator and sideline reporter for SUNY Geneseo's Ice Knights hockey team. She is a fan of any and all New York sports teams as a Bronx native, including the Liberty, Knicks, Gotham FC, Bills, and Yankees. She resides in Jersey with her fiancé and three cats, loves to read and listen to podcasts, and loves traveling in her very small but mighty Toyota Corolla.

Detroit Lions linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard reacts to a play against Green Bay Packers during the second half at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.

Alex Anzalone holdout paves way for Lions veteran to make huge training camp splash

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Detroit Lions guard Tate Ratledge (69), left, and offensive tackle Mason Miller (63)

Lions' center job is still up for grabs in training camp (and it should be)

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Detroit Lions defensive lineman Ahmed Hassanein (61) practices during rookie mini camp

It’s becoming clear at camp this Lions rookie has the perfect mentor to lean on

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) practices during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Monday, July 21, 2025.

These Lions veterans are setting a perfect example for team during training camp

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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) pressures Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) during the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

This Lions veteran is doing everything right at camp (and people are noticing)

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Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) practices during training camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

It’s only training camp but the Terrion Arnold hype is already off the charts

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell at Lions practice

Lions shouldn't be veering from gritty mindset - even in training camp

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2025 CFP National Championship - Ohio State v Notre Dame

Camp buzz is building fast around this Lions rookie for all the right reasons

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Detroit Lions v Chicago Bears

Even Dan Campbell couldn't control Lions camp chaos as fights erupt again

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NFC Divisional Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Detroit Lions

Lions living through 'Groundhog Day'-esque nightmare after yet another injury

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Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions

Lions defense cannot shake injury bug as it bites two more players

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Buffalo Bills v Detroit Lions

Kelvin Sheppard is set to fire Lions fans up with latest training camp comments

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Chicago Bears v Arizona Cardinals

Lions preparing for an Alex Anzalone-less start to year with latest player visit

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Chicago Bears OTA Offseason Workout

Caleb Williams might have already made Ben Johnson instantly regret leaving Lions

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NFC Divisional Playoffs: Washington Commanders v Detroit Lions

Sam LaPorta makes perfect pitch to future Lions prospects in latest interview

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LSU Pro Day

All signs point to trouble for this Lions rookie heading into camp

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