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NFL Insider Confirms Positive Update on Dan Campbell’s Playoff Proposal After Lions HC Cleared Stance on Unfair Post-Season Schedule

Dan Campbell’s no-nonsense grit and the Detroit Lions’ demand for fairness lead a fiery push for a takedown of outdated playoff rules.
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Ex-NFL QB Sends Strong Message to Shedeur Sanders’ Haters as Calls Mount Against ESPN Analyst’s Crude Take on Baker Mayfield

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Aidan Hutchinson Gives Positive Injury Update in 4-Word Message as TJ Watt, Taylor Lautner & Lions Stars Show Support

Aidan Hutchinson’s return from injury reignites Detroit’s defensive fire and fuels the Lions’ Super Bowl dreams.
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About Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions 2025 Season: Roster Breakdown, Key Players, and Full Schedule

The Detroit Lions are a franchise of the NFC North, along with Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears. The Lions have built a legacy that runs deep in the Motor City. Their journey began at University of Detroit Stadium, with stops at Tiger Stadium and the Pontiac Silverdome, before finding their den at Ford Field in 2002—right in the heart of downtown Detroit.

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A staple of Thanksgiving football since 1934 (except World War II), the Lions’ annual holiday showdown is a time-honored tradition. Started by first owner George Richards, who used his WJR radio station influence to put the team in the national spotlight. Through highs and lows, the Lions' faithful rally behind their team, embodying Detroit’s blue-collar grit and unwavering loyalty.

Historical Background of the Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions trace their roots back to 1929, when they were founded as the Portsmouth Spartans in Ohio. One of the few small-town teams in the early NFL. Despite their modest market, the Spartans made history, playing in the league’s first-ever playoff game. A tough 9–0 loss to the Chicago Bears to cap off the 1932 season. In 1934, the franchise moved its base to Detroit. And rebranding as the Lions—a name meant to symbolize strength, courage, and dominance on the field. Privately owned by the Ford family, with Sheila Ford Hamp as the principal owner, the Lions are more than just a football team for Detroit.

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They also share strong ties with the Tigers, Pistons, and Red Wings, representing the city’s rich athletic legacy. The Lions are making an impact off the field. Leading community efforts through initiatives like Lions Inspire Change, which promotes social justice, education, and health programs across Detroit.

Notable Milestones and Achievements

The Detroit Lions built their championship legacy in the pre-Super Bowl era, winning four NFL titles (1935, 1952, 1953, 1957). They dominated the early 1950s, going toe-to-toe with the Cleveland Browns in a series of epic title clashes. The Lions took home back-to-back championships in 1952 and 1953, before falling short in 1954. But in 1957, Detroit roared back, crushing Cleveland by 45 points to claim their third title in six seasons. The franchise has seen gridiron greats leave their mark on the game. Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, and Bobby Layne are household names in NFL history.

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While Lions legends like Joe Schmidt and Dick LeBeau have earned their place in Canton. The 1940s were a tough stretch for Detroit, with just two winning seasons. But the era still produced a fascinating footnote in NFL history- Byron "Whizzer" White, a standout running back who later became a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. The tide began to turn in 1950, when Detroit added two future Hall of Famers: quarterback Bobby Layne and running back Doak Walker. Together, they helped ignite a golden era for the franchise—one that Lions fans still look back on with pride.

Major Rivalries of the Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions have no shortage of rivals, with battles that date back decades and are fueled by fierce division clashes. The Lions-Packers rivalry is one of the NFL’s longest-running feuds, dating back to 1933. These two franchises have been division rivals from the old NFL Western Conference (1933-1970) to the NFC Central, now known as the NFC North. With both teams battling for supremacy in the Black and Blue Division, every showdown carries serious stakes.

The Lions and Bears rivalry is as old-school as it gets. Their first clash was on October 22, 1930, when the Lions—then the Portsmouth Spartans—eked out a 7-6 victory. Since 1933, they’ve clashed twice a season, with only the 1987 season breaking the streak. This is a rivalry built on history, toughness, and a deep-rooted divisional battle.

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The Vikings joined the NFL in 1961, instantly becoming a divisional foe. Both teams transitioned from the Western Division to the NFC Central after the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, and later to the NFC North in 2002. Though younger than the other rivalries, Detroit and Minnesota have built plenty of bad blood over the years. While divisional rivalries dominate the headlines, the Lions have a history with the Cleveland Browns, especially after their multiple NFL Championship clashes in the 1950s. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos have also emerged as a thorn in Detroit’s side, adding another layer to the Lions’ competitive landscape.

Major contracts of the Detroit Lions in 2025

The Detroit Lions are playing it smart with their 2025 cap space, balancing big-money deals with long-term stability. They’ve got a total cap of $271.1M, with $45.2M in cap space to work with, while carrying a $21.5M dead cap hit.

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  • Jared Goff – Locked in with a massive 4-year, $212M deal as the franchise QB.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown receives 4 years, $120M to keep torching secondaries.
  • Penei Sewell stays put with a 4-year, $112M rookie extension. Taylor
  • Decker, a 3-year, $60M contract. Frank Ragnow, 4 years, $54M.

With plenty of cap room left, the Lions still have moves to make. Could another splash signing be on the horizon?

Notable Coaches and Players

The Detroit Lions have seen their fair share of head coaches—30 in total, which ties them for the second-most in NFL history. Only the Arizona Cardinals (42 coaches) have shuffled through more.

  • Hal Griffen (1930) was technically the Lions' first coach, back when they were the Portsmouth Spartans. Interestingly, he also played for the team while coaching, leading them to a 5-6-3 record.
  • George "Potsy" Clark (1931-1936, 1940) was the Lions' first coach after the move to Detroit. He wasted no time, leading them to an 11-3 record in his first season. He returned for a second stint in 1940 but didn’t stick around long.
  • Earl "Dutch" Clark (1937-1938) took over after Potsy but had his hands full—literally. While coaching, he was also the team's starting running back. His coaching stint wasn’t great, but he later became a Hall of Famer as a player.
  • Buddy Parker (1951-1956) was an instant success, leading the Lions to back-to-back NFL Championships in 1952 and 1953. But in true Lions fashion, things took a wild turn—Parker abruptly quit mid-speech in 1956.
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  • Wayne Fontes (1988-1996) holds the title of longest-tenured Lions head coach and is the winningest coach in franchise history (133 wins). He’s also the only Lions coach to win a playoff game in the Super Bowl era (1991).
  • Bobby Layne was the fiery QB who led the Lions to three NFL Championships in the 1950s.
  • Joe Schmidt, a Hall of Fame linebacker and one of the most feared defenders of his time.
  • Barry Sanders was drafted in 1989; he electrified the league, earning Pro Bowl honors in all 10 seasons.
  • Calvin Johnson, nicknamed Megatron, is a Hall of Fame receiver. Could Dan Campbell be the one to finally change the script?

Road games:

  • Chicago Bears (5-12)
  • Green Bay Packers (11-6)
  • Minnesota Vikings (14-3)
  • Washington Commanders (12-5)
  • Philadelphia Eagles (14-3)
  • Cincinnati Bengals (9-8)
  • Baltimore Ravens (12-5)
  • Kansas City Chiefs (15-2)
  • Los Angeles Rams (10-7).

Buckle up, because this slate is loaded with heavyweight battles!

The schedule of the Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are set for a high-stakes 2025 campaign, featuring showdowns with division winners from the AFC West (Chiefs), NFC South (Buccaneers), and NFC West (Rams).

Home games:

  • Chicago Bears (5-12)
  • Green Bay Packers (11-6)
  • Minnesota Vikings (14-3)
  • Dallas Cowboys (7-10)
  • New York Giants (3-14)
  • Cleveland Browns (3-14)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-7)

Detroit Lions starters 2025

The Lions have Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jared Goff at the helm. The complete list of starters is:

Quarterbacks#10 David Blough

#12 Tim Boyle

#16 Jared Goff

Running Backs#35 Godwin Igwebuike

#42 Justin Jackson

#28 Jermar Jefferson

#46 Craig Reynolds

#32 D'Andre Swift

#30 Jamaal Williams

Wide Receivers#15 Maurice Alexander

#17 Trinity Benson

#87 Quintez Cephus

#4 DJ Chark

#85 Tom Kennedy

#83 Kalil Pimpleton

#11 Kalif Raymond

#8 Josh Reynolds

#14 Amon-Ra St. Brown

Tight Ends#48 Derrick Deese Jr.

#13 Devin Funchess

#88 T.J. Hockenson

#82 James Mitchell

#89 Brock Wright

#84 Shane Zylstra

Offensive Linemen#63 Evan Brown

#77 Frank Ragnow

#73 Jonah Jackson

#75 Kevin Jarvis

#78 Tommy Kraemer

#71 Logan Stenberg

#72 Halapoulivaati Vaitai

#76 Kendall Lamm

#68 Taylor Decker

#65 Obinna Eze

#67 Matt Nelson

#66 Darrin Paulo

#58 Penei Sewell

#70 Dan Skipper

Defensive Linemen#94 Eric Banks

#90 Michael Brockers

#2 Austin Bryant

#98 Isaiah Buggs

#79 John Cominsky

#96 Jashon Cornell

#53 Charles Harris

#92 Bruce Hector

#97 Aidan Hutchinson

#54 Alim McNeill

#91 Levi Onwuzurike

#62 Demetrius Taylor

Linebackers#34 Alex Anzalone

#55 Derrick Barnes

#49 Chris Board

#40 Jarrad Davis

#59 James Houston

#99 Julian Okwara

#57 Anthony Pittman

#44 Malcolm Rodriguez

#51 Josh Woods

Defensive Backs#35 Cedric Boswell

#29 Mark Gilbert

#25 Will Harris

#23 Mike Hughes

#36 Chase Lucas

#1 Jeff Okudah

#24 Amani Oruwariye

#41 AJ Parker

#27 Bobby Price

#19 Saivion Smith

#5 DeShon Elliott

#33 JuJu Hughes

#31 Kerby Joseph

#26 Ifeatu Melifonwu

#38 C.J. Moore

#21 Tracy Walker III

Special Teams#6 Riley Patterson

#19 Austin Seibert

#47 Scott Daly

#3 Jack Fox

Stay tuned for more roster updates.

Founded1930
OwnerSheila Ford Hamp
CEORod Wood
Head CoachDan Campbell
General ManagerBrad Holmes
StadiumFord Field
LocationDetroit, Michigan
SponsorsQuick Lane, BetMGM, Humanetics, Coppercraft Distillery, Quicken Loans
ChampionshipsLeague championships (4)

NFL Championships (pre AFL-NFL merger)- 4

1935, 1952, 1953, 1957

Conference championships (4)

NFL National: 1952

NFL Western: 1953, 1954, 1957

Division championships (4)

NFL Western: 1935

NFC Central: 1983, 1991, 1993

Official WebsiteDetroit Lions- www.detroitlions.com