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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 12h

Kendall Fuller was the only player the Lions had in for a workout today.

Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 13h

Looking at the Lions' latest batch of roster move and deciphering why they likely added a veteran CB ahead of a veteran safety. www.detroitfootball.net/p/lions-cont...

Lions continue roster adjustments, waiving Strickland and signing veteran CB Fuller to the practice squad

Kendall Fuller, the younger brother of former Lions receiver Corey, was a third-round pick in 2016. In nine seasons, including six with Washington, he’s appeared in 128 games, including 104 starts.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 16h

Recapping Campbell's press conference today on Branch, the illegal motion penalty, RB touch split and injuries: www.detroitfootball.net/p/quick-hitt...

Quick hitters from Campbell on Branch suspension, running back timeshare, botched trick play and injuries

With a day’s delay because of playing in primetime on the road this week, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell met with the media on Tuesday. Here are the highlights from that session.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 17h

Injury updates on Maddox, Arnold, Rodriguez, Joseph and Davenport in the regularly updated, evergreen file: www.detroitfootball.net/p/latest-reg...

Latest, regularly updated Detroit Lions injury information

Let me start with an important note: Bookmark this page. All injury information will be updated regularly in this post for the rest of the 2025 season.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 19h

Patrick Mahomes has won multiple MVP awards for a reason, but how much was Detroit's defensive schematic decisions and overall execution to blame for Sunday's performance? That's the focus of this week's film review: www.detroitfootball.net/p/detroit-li...

Detroit Lions film review: Breaking down defensive lapses that led to Patrick Mahomes' big night

How much did Detroit's patchwork secondary let them down on Sunday? Or was this just the case of Mahomes doing what he does best? We check the tape.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 1d

Had some primetime travel delays, but the "Three and Out" column has posted. I discuss the defensive discipline disappearing act, the potential need to protect Joseph from himself, and an emerging item for the '26 shopping list: www.detroitfootball.net/p/three-and-...

Three and Out: Defense's discipline disappears, Joseph could require Decker's plan, and an item for '26 shopping list

Here are three observations after a second viewing and a night to ponder the Detroit Lions’ 30-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 1d

Lions PFF grades vs. KC, minimum 10 snaps:

Top offense: LaPorta, Mahogany, Jamo
Bottom offense: St. Brown, TeSlaa, Wright
Top defense: Harper, Lopez, Robertson
Bottom defense: Campbell, O'Connor, Campbell

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 1d

Here are the snap counts from last night's game in Kansas City.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

Conversations aren't as fun after a win, but tonight's Locker Room Buzz has comments and explanations from Branch, Joseph, St. Brown, LaPorta, Harper, Maulet, Skipper, Campbell, Goff and official Craig Wrolstad. www.detroitfootball.net/p/locker-roo...

Locker room buzz: Branch's scuffle, officials explain penalty, St. Brown's drop, new pieces in secondary and more

Here’s what I learned bouncing around the Detroit Lions’ locker room following the team’s 30-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

Lions undone by unforced errors on offense, subpar defensive effort in primetime loss to Chiefs: www.detroitfootball.net/p/detroit-li...

Detroit Lions undone by unforced errors on offense, subpar defensive effort in loss to Kansas City Chiefs

A touchdown negated by penalty, a short field gifted to the Chiefs via a fourth-down drop,, and plenty of missed tackles and blown coverages doom Lions in primetime matchup.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

Kerby Joseph just got his helmet back on the sideline, which is encouraging.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

To everyone who typed "Who?" about Thomas Harper, allow him to introduce himself.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

Brian Branch, looking around at the rest of Detroit's secondary

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

Thomas Harper is in for Kerby Joseph after the All-Pro was shaken up on that last play.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

Gibbs has 10 touches on this opening drive.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

Lot of snaps for TeSlaa on this opening drive.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

Trystan Colon in as an added, eligible blocker on the first snap.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

Not seeing Branch during current DB workouts. Kerby, Strickland and Maulet are going through the drills.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 2d

Brian Branch out ahead of his teammates going through a workout.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 3d

Lions add three DBs to Sunday's roster mix, reset LT depth and waive two. Busy day of patching holes. www.detroitfootball.net/p/lions-make...

Lions make slew of roster moves a day before facing Chiefs, including addition of 3 DBs to Sunday's mix

The Lions ruled out Decker and Maddox, moved Manu to IR, cut two, signed three and elevated two more from the practice squad.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 3d

When you wake up, here's a mailbag to hopefully help with the sadness.
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DFN Mailbag: Goff's Hall chances, Hutchinson's contract, OT situation going into KC and plenty more

I put out a call for mailbag questions, and you delivered in a big way. Not wanting to disappoint, you’re in for a pretty epic Q&A.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 4d

Too long to type, here's a screenshot.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 4d

Probably no Alim McNeill this week. Plan is presently next week vs. Tampa.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 4d

Regular reminder, everything I know about Detroit Lions' injuries will be at this bookmarkable URL. It's updated almost daily. Today's blurbs are on Decker, McNeill, Branch and Maddox: www.detroitfootball.net/p/latest-reg...

Latest, regularly updated Detroit Lions injury information

Let me start with an important note: Bookmark this page. All injury information will be updated regularly in this post for the rest of the 2025 season.

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Justin Rogers | DFN @detroitfootball.net · 4d

Lions not at open window of practice:

Kerby, Branch, Arnold, Maddox, Cunningham, Vaki, Manu and Decker.

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