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Erik Schlitt
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Managing Editor at Pride of Detroit. Co-host of the Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast and the POD mid-week mailbag podcast.
“We don’t draft scared. We don’t play scared.”
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Detroit Lions re-sign 3 ERFAs, 9 practice squaders to future deals
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Detroit Lions re-sign 3 ERFAs, 9 practice squaders to future deals
The Detroit Lions are starting to build their 2026 90-man roster by keeping some homegrown talent in Allen Park.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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Full list of the 2026 Detroit Lions free agents
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Full list of the 2026 Detroit Lions free agents
Breaking down all the Detroit Lions UFA, RFA, and ERFA free agents for the 2026 offseason.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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2026 NFL Draft order: Detroit Lions' first-round pick officially set
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2026 NFL Draft order: Detroit Lions first-round pick officially set
The Detroit Lions now know where they will pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:42 AM
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What Ravens vs. Steelers on SNF means for Detroit Lions draft order
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What Ravens vs. Steelers means for Detroit Lions draft order
Here’s what SNF between the Steelers and Ravens means for the Detroit Lions’ 2026 draft order.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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2026 Detroit Lions schedule: List of home, away opponents
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2026 Detroit Lions schedule: List of home, away opponents
A first look at the Detroit Lions’ 2026 schedule in regards to their home and away opponents.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Week 18 at Bears
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Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Week 18 at Bears
An updated look at the 2025 Detroit Lions’ depth chart ahead of their game vs. the Chicago Bears.
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January 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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A couple of cool storylines for Lions fans in today's NFL games: Panthers-Bucs, Seahawks-49ers, Week 18 Saturday

Come join the fan discussion at POD:
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Panthers-Bucs, Seahawks-49ers, Week 18 Saturday fan discussion
Come chat with us during Week 18’s Saturday slate of games.
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January 3, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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Lions, Bears Week 18 injury designations: Penei Sewell, Alim McNeill, Alex Anzalone, Thomas Harper all ruled OUT

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Lions, Bears Week 18 injury designations: Penei Sewell, Alim McNeill, Alex Anzalone OUT
The Detroit Lions released their Week 18 injury designations ahead of their matchup with the Chicago Bears.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode #354: Lions at Bears preview is now available on your favorite podcast platform.

Joe and I wrap up our preview series by looking at how the Bears have changed, and then explore what the Lions' 2026 Draft Pick and Schedule may look like.
January 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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The Honolulu Blueprint: 6 keys to a Lions’ victory over the Bears in Week 18
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6 keys to a Lions’ victory over the Bears in Week 18
Revisiting the Lions keys to victory from Week 2 in order to determine needed adjustments to beat the Bears in Week 18.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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Lions, Bears Week 18 injury news: Amon-Ra St. Brown returns, Penei Sewell misses second straight
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Lions, Bears Week 18 injury news: Amon-Ra St. Brown returns, Penei Sewell misses
The Detroit Lions released their Week 18 Thursday injury report ahead of their matchup with the Chicago Bears.
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January 1, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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Last night, I previewed the best NFL Draft prospects to watch in the Miami-OSU CFP thriller

Today, I've got another 20 prospects for Lions fans to watch throughout the 3 College Football Playoff games

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20 draft prospects to watch during the CFP on New Year’s Day
The 2026 NFL Draft prospects the Detroit Lions should be watching on New Year’s Day.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Watching tonight's College Football Playoff game?

I've got you covered with 12 NFL Draft prospects for Lions fans to watch in the Miami vs. Ohio State playoff game

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2026 NFL Draft: 12 prospects to watch in Miami vs. Ohio State playoff
Which 2026 NFL Draft prospects the Detroit Lions should be watching on New Year’s Eve.
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December 31, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Lions, Bears Week 18 initial injury news: Amon-Ra St. Brown misses Wednesday
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Lions, Bears Week 18 initial injury news: Amon-Ra St. Brown misses Wednesday
The Detroit Lions released their Week 18 initial injury report ahead of their matchup with the Chicago Bears.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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A lot of Lions fans have been asking for more NFL Draft content, and with the College Football Playoffs on tonight, I identified ...

12 prospects to watch in Miami vs. Ohio State playoff game

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2026 NFL Draft: 12 prospects to watch in Miami vs. Ohio State playoff
Which 2026 NFL Draft prospects the Detroit Lions should be watching on New Year’s Eve.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Detroit Lions IOL Kingsley Eguakun poached by the Cleveland Browns
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Detroit Lions IOL Kingsley Eguakun poached by Cleveland Browns
The Lions lose their backup center to the Browns.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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In starting my offseason roster breakdowns, I came across a few contractual numbers that were higher than expected...

Detroit Lions’ 2026 Pro Bowl nods could cost them future cap space
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Lions’ 2026 Pro Bowl nods could cost them future cap space
The Detroit Lions’ Pro Bowl nominations are both encouraging acknowledgements and potential problems.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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NFL Week 18 opening odds: Lions underdogs to Bears in season finale
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NFL Week 18 opening odds: Lions underdogs to Bears in season finale
A look at the NFL Week 18 opening odds for Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears.
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December 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Lions, Vikings Week 17 snap counts: OL, Safeties unable to adapt to change
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Lions, Vikings Week 17 snap counts: OL, Safeties unable to adapt to change
Exploring how and why the Detroit Lions used their personnel in Week 17 at the Minnesota Vikings.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Detroit Lions depth chart: Week 17 at Vikings

Updated with inactives
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Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Week 17 at Vikings
An updated look at the 2025 Detroit Lions’ depth chart ahead of their game vs. the Minnesota Vikings.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Lions, Vikings inactives, injury news:
- Taylor Decker Ruled OUT
- Amon-Ra St. Brown WILL PLAY
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Lions, Vikings inactives, injury news: Taylor Decker Ruled OUT
Who’s in and who’s out for the Lions at Vikings matchup in Week 17 on Christmas Day.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Happy Holidays, Lions fans!

Here's an updated depth chart for today's game against the Vikings
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Detroit Lions updated depth chart: Week 17 at Vikings
An updated look at the 2025 Detroit Lions’ depth chart ahead of their game vs. the Minnesota Vikings.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Lions, Vikings injury designations: 2 out, Amon-Ra St. Brown among 11 questionable
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2 Lions out, Amon-Ra St. Brown among 11 questionable vs. Vikings
The Detroit Lions released their Week 17 injury designations ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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The Honolulu Blueprint: 5 keys to a Lions’ victory over the Vikings in Week 17
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5 keys to a Detroit Lions’ victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 17
Revisiting the Lions keys to victory from Week 9 in order to determine needed adjustments to beat the Vikings in Week 17.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Detroit Lions Breakdown podcast, Episode #353: “Lions at Vikings, Week 17 Christmas Day preview” is now available on your favorite podcast platforms.
December 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM