Dave Birkett
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Detroit Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. 4x Michigan Sportswriter of the Year.
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Probably Malcolm Rodriguez
Who is taking pats spot?
November 15, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Probably Malcolm Rodriguez
I’m confused. Was there an NFL team that was actually gonna hire Bill Belichick after he got passed over two years running, has a mediocre team at UNC and would come with a sideshow of a girlfriend?
November 15, 2025 at 2:26 AM
I’m confused. Was there an NFL team that was actually gonna hire Bill Belichick after he got passed over two years running, has a mediocre team at UNC and would come with a sideshow of a girlfriend?
With Sam LaPorta out, the Lions are rolling with Brock Wright, Ross Dwelley and maybe Jackson Meeks at TE www.freep.com/story/sports...
Sam LaPorta out for Detroit Lions vs Eagles; Campbell confidence 'sky-high' in other TEs
With Sam LaPorta out, Brock Wright will play as the Detroit Lions' No. 1 TE and practice squad receiver Jackson Meeks could see time as a backup.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
With Sam LaPorta out, the Lions are rolling with Brock Wright, Ross Dwelley and maybe Jackson Meeks at TE www.freep.com/story/sports...
The Lions also placed Pat O’Connor on injured reserve
November 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Lions also placed Pat O’Connor on injured reserve
No Sam LaPorta, Terrion still in concussion protocol for the Lions
November 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
No Sam LaPorta, Terrion still in concussion protocol for the Lions
With back surgery behind him, Lions DL Josh Paschal ready for contract year push www.freep.com/story/sports...
With back surgery behind him, Lions DL Josh Paschal ready for contract year push
Josh Paschal could help the Lions as an interior pass rusher once he's activated from the nonfootball injury list.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
With back surgery behind him, Lions DL Josh Paschal ready for contract year push www.freep.com/story/sports...
And some Friday music vibes from Lions practice
November 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
And some Friday music vibes from Lions practice
Amik Robertson back at Lions practice today. Still no Terrion, Kerby or LaPorta.
November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Amik Robertson back at Lions practice today. Still no Terrion, Kerby or LaPorta.
Lions injury report keeps growing
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Lions injury report keeps growing
John Morton: I 'fully support' Dan Campbell's decision to take over as Lions play caller www.freep.com/story/sports...
John Morton: I 'fully support' Dan Campbell's decision to take over as Lions play caller
The Lions scored 44 points and did not punt in their first game with Dan Campbell calling offensive plays in place of John Morton.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
John Morton: I 'fully support' Dan Campbell's decision to take over as Lions play caller www.freep.com/story/sports...
The Lions voted against a tush push ban. Now they have to figure out a way to stop it.
Dan Campbell explains why he's for the play, and players in the locker room said they are, too
"I kind of enjoy it. 'Cause it’s real football, everybody's just hitting each other." www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell explains why he's for the play, and players in the locker room said they are, too
"I kind of enjoy it. 'Cause it’s real football, everybody's just hitting each other." www.freep.com/story/sports...
How Detroit Lions plan to stop Eagles' signature play: 'Make a defensive tush push to combat it'
With the Eagles converting nearly 80% of their tush play plays this season, Detroit Lions players said it's key to keep Philly in third-and-longs
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November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Lions voted against a tush push ban. Now they have to figure out a way to stop it.
Dan Campbell explains why he's for the play, and players in the locker room said they are, too
"I kind of enjoy it. 'Cause it’s real football, everybody's just hitting each other." www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell explains why he's for the play, and players in the locker room said they are, too
"I kind of enjoy it. 'Cause it’s real football, everybody's just hitting each other." www.freep.com/story/sports...
The Detroit Lions got their best CB back at practice Wednesday. Too early to know if he'll play this weekend against the Eagles, but D.J. Reed is "ready to help this team make that push" www.freep.com/story/sports...
D.J. Reed 'ready to help' Detroit Lions' playoff push in return from hamstring injury
Detroit Lions corner D.J. Reed is nearing a return to game action from the strained hamstring he suffered in a Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns
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November 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The Detroit Lions got their best CB back at practice Wednesday. Too early to know if he'll play this weekend against the Eagles, but D.J. Reed is "ready to help this team make that push" www.freep.com/story/sports...
Full Lions injury report. Aidan Hutchinson with an elbow
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Full Lions injury report. Aidan Hutchinson with an elbow
The Lions have also started DE Marcus Davenport’s return to practice window.
Lions getting healthy at the right time
Lions getting healthy at the right time
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Lions have also started DE Marcus Davenport’s return to practice window.
Lions getting healthy at the right time
Lions getting healthy at the right time
Lions start CB DJ Reed’s return to practice window
November 12, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Lions start CB DJ Reed’s return to practice window
No Kerby Joseph or Terrion Arnold at Lions practice today. Arnold still in concussion protocol.
November 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
No Kerby Joseph or Terrion Arnold at Lions practice today. Arnold still in concussion protocol.
Dan Campbell loves playing in Philadelphia, and it started that first game when he almost got doused with tobacco spit. The Lions coach is 'fired up' to face the Eagles on the road this week www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell loves playing in Philadelphia, even if he almost got doused with tobacco spit
Lions visit Eagles on Sunday night in Week 11 in a battle of two of the NFC's best in what will be Dan Campbell's first visit to Philly as head coach.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Dan Campbell loves playing in Philadelphia, and it started that first game when he almost got doused with tobacco spit. The Lions coach is 'fired up' to face the Eagles on the road this week www.freep.com/story/sports...
Rams and Seahawks are probably the 2 best teams in the NFC right now. Lions have looked better than the Eagles and Packers most of the year, regardless of records and what happened in Week 1. I had Lions and Ravens in the Super Bowl before the season, still think there's a good chance that happens
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Rams and Seahawks are probably the 2 best teams in the NFC right now. Lions have looked better than the Eagles and Packers most of the year, regardless of records and what happened in Week 1. I had Lions and Ravens in the Super Bowl before the season, still think there's a good chance that happens
Detroit Lions re-sign 6th-round pick Ahmed Hassanein to practice squad; Hassanein is an international exemption, giving the Lions an extra PS spot www.freep.com/story/sports...
Detroit Lions re-sign 6th-round pick Ahmed Hassanein to practice squad
The Detroit Lions waived Ahmed Hassanein with an injury settlement at the 53-man roster cut deadline in August.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Detroit Lions re-sign 6th-round pick Ahmed Hassanein to practice squad; Hassanein is an international exemption, giving the Lions an extra PS spot www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell's decision to take over play-calling about maximizing Lions' Super Bowl window, winning big now www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell's decision to take over play-calling maximizes Lions' Super Bowl window
Dan Campbell left the door open for John Morton to handle resume play-calling duties for Detroit Lions later this year or next season.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Dan Campbell's decision to take over play-calling about maximizing Lions' Super Bowl window, winning big now www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell did what he had to do to jumpstart the Detroit Lions' sluggish offense. On why the Lions coach stripped an offensive coordinator of play calling duties for the second time in five years and what it means for his team's Super Bowl chances www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell on OC John Morton's role with Detroit Lions: 'Vital' part of coaching staff
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said deposed play-caller and offensive coordinator John Morton remains a "vital" part of the coaching staff.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Dan Campbell did what he had to do to jumpstart the Detroit Lions' sluggish offense. On why the Lions coach stripped an offensive coordinator of play calling duties for the second time in five years and what it means for his team's Super Bowl chances www.freep.com/story/sports...
Detroit Lions OL bounces back amid more injuries vs Commanders: No sacks, no TFLs allowed www.freep.com/story/sports...
Detroit Lions OL bounces back amid more injuries vs Commanders
Graham Glasgow and Penei Sewell left Sunday's win with injuries but returned, and the Detroit Lions cruised on offense vs Commanders in Week 10.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Detroit Lions OL bounces back amid more injuries vs Commanders: No sacks, no TFLs allowed www.freep.com/story/sports...
Video: Dan Campbell explains why he took over offensive play calling for the Lions www.freep.com/videos/sport...
Dan Campbell explains decision to take over Lions play-calling from John Morton
Dan Campbell explains decision to take over Detroit Lions play-calling on offense after 44-22 win over Washington Commanders, Nov. 9, 2025.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Video: Dan Campbell explains why he took over offensive play calling for the Lions www.freep.com/videos/sport...
Dan Campbell said he took over offensive play-calling duties in the Lions' 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell's big decision helps Lions dominate slumping Commanders, 44-22
Detroit Lions scored on first 8 possessions with Dan Campbell appearing to call plays, Jahmyr Gibbs scored 3 TDs vs Washington Commanders in Week 10.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Dan Campbell said he took over offensive play-calling duties in the Lions' 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell made his presence felt on the Lions offense, and his big decision leads to a dominant 44-22 win over the slumping Commanders in a revenge game from last year's playoffs www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell's big decision helps Lions dominate slumping Commanders, 44-22
Detroit Lions scored on first 8 possessions with Dan Campbell appearing to call plays, Jahmyr Gibbs scored 3 TDs vs Washington Commanders in Week 10.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Dan Campbell made his presence felt on the Lions offense, and his big decision leads to a dominant 44-22 win over the slumping Commanders in a revenge game from last year's playoffs www.freep.com/story/sports...