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Some unfortunate injury news on one of the team's draft picks has forced the Detroit Lions to make a move as August begins. The Lions have signed veteran LB Devin White as a free agent. White is best-known for his All-Pro years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the beginning of the decade. He spent last season with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he led the team in tackles and finished in the top five in the league. White is now on his fourth team in a little under three years, bouncing from Tampa Bay to Philadelphia, which cut him ahead of the 2024 season. He played as a reserve in Houston later in 2024 before becoming a full-time starter in Las Vegas last year. White is known for his speed and prolific tackling numbers, but also for lapses in coverage and poor run game discipline throughout his career. The Lions are offering White a chance to prove himself once again due to an injury to rookie LB Jimmy Rolder. Detroit's fourth-round pick from Michigan exited Friday's practice session with a leg injury. While Rolder's exact injury is still not public knowledge, sources indicate it is not a season-ending injury. White brings a little more speed and some veteran presence to the room, but the missed time will hurt Rolder's ability to contribute more in his first season with the Lions. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #lionstrainingcamo #lionsinjuryupdate #devinwhite #jimmyrolder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Saturday Edition of the Good Morning Football Podcast looks back at Super Bowl Champ and Hall of Famer Michael Strahan discussing how the Giants can get back to winning in New York. All NFL training camps are underway and the Breakfast Table asks which player needs to have a bully mentality in 2026. Plus, Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell gives inside on the QB room in Minnesota and expectations for the team this season. The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys debate which Detroit sports GM they'd like to hear speak the most.
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The Daily DLP breaks down several of the Detroit Lions training camp updates from Friday, July 31st. First up, some good news. Left guard Christian Mahogany was activated from the non-football injury list. Mahogany practiced for the first time, earning starter reps. Mahogany also addressed the media after practice and indicated that he knows he needs to get better, especially in pass protection. He's in a position battle and he knows it. The Lions made a pre-practice change to the TE room. Out goes Zach Horton, and Horton's departure makes way for a return by veteran Anthony Firkser. With Tyler Conklin still out for at least another week, Firkser brings a familiar presence to the room. Horton's departure appears to be positive news for rookie UDFA Miles Kitselman's status, too. There were a couple of players who left practice early with injuries. Alim McNeill seemed no worse for the wear after practice following a neck injury, while rookie LB Jimmy Rolder departed with a leg injury that appeared as if it could be a little more prominent. With no practice until Sunday, we'll have to wait and see for any injury updates. Finally, Daily DLP host Jeff Risdon offers his takeaways from the Lions' Inside the Den episode that debuted on Thursday night. It was a lot of validation and confirmation of the presumed pre-draft love for both Blake Miller and Derrick Moore. Definitely worth your watch as a Lions fan. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #lionstrainingcamp #insidetheden #christianmahogany #nfilist #passprotection #anthonyfirkser #zachhorton #mileskitselman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Detroit Lions defense owned Day 2 of training camp. The offense intentionally worked short-game installs, which muted explosive plays, and Dan Campbell placed Detroit Lions offensive tackle Giovanni Manu on NFI with a previously undisclosed summer injury that will sideline him for a period of time. Why did the defense win Day 2? The defense executed, communicated and finished. Detroit Lions linebacker Derek Barnes baited and intercepted quarterback Jared Goff by bluffing a blitz then dropping into the passing lane. Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum repeatedly disrupted plays, including blowing up a run and compressing the pocket even through contact. Detroit Lions defensive back Nick Whiteside stacked another strong day with a sharp pass breakup, which is how camp risers separate. As Jeff Risdon noted, the environment was quiet without fans, which made communication from leaders pop. Detroit Lions safety Chuck Clark directed traffic pre-snap and handled single-high responsibilities when Detroit worked base nickel. The overall theme was keep the ball in front, rally and end drives. How did the quarterbacks look in the short-game install? Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was efficient within the plan, hitting timing throws and moving the ball underneath. Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had an underwhelming day overall, including a hospital ball, but he also ripped a veteran hole shot to Detroit Lions wide receiver Greg Dortch between zone layers. Detroit Lions quarterback Luke Altmyer looked like a clean operator for the quick game, a baseline fit to run the Goff-style offense at a rudimentary level. The team period emphasized dink-and-dunk by design, not a lack of ambition. As Jeff Risdon emphasized, context matters in camp, because the offense was installing specific concepts rather than chasing chunk gains. What did Dan Campbell say about Giovanni Manu and early-camp sloppiness? Dan Campbell said Giovanni Manu is on NFI after disclosing a prior summer injury post-practice, and he will be out for a period of time. Campbell even floated twelve or fourteen weeks as placeholders, then stressed he did not know the exact timeline. Risdon read Campbell's tone as notably negative, and he added that you would struggle to find anyone in the media room who expects to see Manu in a Detroit uniform again. Campbell's on-field priorities remained clear, run the ball, stop the run and master situational football at the end of halves and games. With new voices, offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, passing game coordinator Mike Kafka and tight ends coach Steve Hatten, early misalignments happened, including a re-huddle on the second team-play, which is acceptable on Day 2 without pads. Who flashed and what were the standout moments? Detroit Lions wide receiver Cedric Wilson delivered the play of the day, a one-handed snag over Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey with perfect timing and toe-tap control. Wonnum's surge included beating Detroit Lions offensive lineman Larry Borom when Borom checked in as an extra tackle, and walking back Detroit Lions offensive tackle Devin Cochran on a rush rep. Detroit Lions right tackle Blake Miller had a mixed day against top competition, which is part of the growth curve. On special teams, Dortch took the first return rep and looked decisive, while Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa also rotated in. Detroit Lions defensive end Peyton Turner did not practice with a minor back issue. Barnes stood out in drills and at the podium, a composed, articulate presence after practice. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoff #teddybridgewater #lukealtmyer #giovannimanu #djwonnum #derekbarnes #khalildorsey #cedricwilson #gregdortch #chuckclark #peytonturner #amon-rast.brown #blakemiller #larryborom #mikekafka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Bucs and Baker Mayfield still negotiating. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Seth Rollins discuss the impact on the start of the Bucs season. 3x Super Bowl Champ LeGarrette Blount joins in for the rest of the hour! Caleb Williams talks about getting criticism from Ben Johnson. Plus, Deebo Samuel is headed back to the Bay! Stay tuned for Aaron Jones and Chad Ochocinco coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with the Dak Prescott's Super Bowl shirt. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Seth Rollins discuss the possibility of Prescott trying to manifest the team's future success. LeGarrette Blount rejoins the Breakfast Table. Vikings RB Aaron Jones talks about his new deal and the changes coming to Minnesota this season. Fmr NFL WR Chad Ochocinco gives his thoughts on the Bengals, the latest Madden player ratings, and Summer Slam! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Campbell had high praise for one player and what the Tigers will do at the MLB trade deadline.
Two injuries popped up at Detroit Lions training camp.
Who do you think Campbell was praising?
The 2026 NFL season is almost here, and it's time to look beyond the obvious Super Bowl favorites. Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown break down five legitimate dark horse Super Bowl contenders for 2026, including the Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints. Which teams are truly capable of making a deep playoff run, and which long-shot bets are worth considering? The guys also dive into the latest NFL training camp news and fantasy football fallout, including the Ricky Pearsall injury, what it means for Jauan Stribling and the 49ers offense, Chris Brazzell's injury in Carolina, concerns surrounding Jeremiah Love in Arizona, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s rough camp, Micah Parsons landing on the PUP list, Baker Mayfield playing without a contract and the latest on Tank Dell. Plus, the crew looks back at some of the greatest preseason “member berries” — players who exploded onto the scene during preseason and briefly convinced everyone they were the next big thing. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Preseason Memories - 0:00:40 Ricky Pearsall - 0:07:20 Injury Roundups & Training Camp Notes - 0:15:50 BettingPros Premium - 0:28:44 The Dark Horses - 0:29:20 Hard Rock Bet - 0:45:46See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys offer some thoughts on what Kerby Joseph had to say about his potential availability early in the regular season.
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a look the Vikings QB competition between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o and LeGarrette Blount are joined by Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell to hear his perspective on the Vikings quarterback battle. Will Saquon Barkley and Eagles offense return to their 2024 form?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a look at QB battles across the NFL. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o and LeGarrette Blount discuss the most interesting QB competitions and the situation in Tampa with Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea. What’s one word you would use to describe the Rams potentially adding Aaron Donald and the Buffalo Bills excitement level with Joe Brady.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Detroit Sports Podcast -- Doc N Jock Sports w/ John & Adam This episode -- Doc has been banned from the Detroit Lions facility! What it means for sports journalism, Detroit Sports Podcast! Also: Sports narratives that we are tired of talking about involving Detroit sports, will Tarik Skubal get traded?
A couple of weeks ago, Jon was hearing that Jahmyr Gibbs might be holding in at Training Camp
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Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel talk about throwback uniforms and which uniform Matt thinks he looks best in. Bobby asks about career moments that changed the course of your life along with opportunities you didn't take. What are players doing now that it's almost August 1st? Matt ranks his Top 3 QBs in the NFL right now. Plus, Bobby and Matt both reveal how they handle ticket requests from friends and acquaintances. Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Detroit Lions training camp is underway at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park. The Daily DLP explores some of the primary statements and themes from head coach Dan Campbell's press conference to open training camp. Injury updates Campbell led off with some mixed news on the starting safeties, Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph. Bad news first. Joseph will remain on the PUP for at least a couple of weeks, and Campbell offered that having the All-Pro available for Week 1 would be “a bonus” and looks unlikely at this point. Campbell had better news on Branch, who is recovering from a December Achilles injury. Branch could be cleared to practice by the end of training camp. That would accelerate his timeline for playing up from the current expectation of around Halloween. There was also good news on guard Christian Mahogany. Campbell indicated Mahogany will be back shortly, as early as Friday's practice. Defensive back Christian Izien is down with a minor illness and will also be back very soon. On TE Tyler Conklin, he's dealing with a calf injury that will sideline the free agent acquisition for at least two more weeks. Jahmyr Gibbs There was no word on Jahmyr Gibbs being injured, and the Daily DLP ended with the news that Gibbs was not participating in today's opening practice session. He's looking for a contract extension and his absence should be viewed as a holdout until otherwise directed. It's not an unexpected development with Gibbs, and Campbell praised the star RB in his remarks. Both sides are working to get a deal done, Campbell noted. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #kerbyjoseph #brianbranch #jahmyrgibbs #dancampbell #chuckclark #christianizien #christianmahogany #tylerconklin #brockwright #jacksonmeeks #aidanhutchinson #aleemmcneill #levionwuzurike #djwonnum #j.t.tufele Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with Year 3 expectations for Caleb Williams. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt and Manti Te'o discuss the Bears chances of being a contender in the NFC. Whiteboard Wednesday asks which player will be the biggest bully on the field this season. How does Micah Parsons on the PUP list affect the Packers defense? Plus, a look at the Steelers offense and the connection between DK Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers. Stay tuned for Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with having confidence in the Eagles. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt and Manti Te'o discuss what the biggest difference maker will be for the Cowboys to find success in 2026. Can Lamar Jackson rediscover his MVP form? We hear Brock Purdy on throwing to Mike Evans. Plus, what do you expect to see from the QB room of the Vikings? The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 29, 2026 ~ Eric Vincent, sports reporter for ClutchPoints.com, joins the show to discuss the Lions Training Camp starting this week and how it looks for the Detroit Lions this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ross is joined by Joel Walkowski, the author of "Honolulu Blues: How Loving a Losing Team Created a Winning Man". The two discuss if the Lions are the most tortured fanbase in NFL history, and some other potential candidates. The two also break down the Lions' recent success, why they've struggled despite having top-end talent, and much more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ross is joined by Joel Walkowski, the author of "Honolulu Blues: How Loving a Losing Team Created a Winning Man". The two discuss if the Lions are the most tortured fanbase in NFL history, and some other potential candidates. The two also break down the Lions' recent success, why they've struggled despite having top-end talent, and much more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Daily DLP offers up the final pre-camp position preview for the Detroit Lions. Today hits the EDGE group, which has a superstar at the top, followed by some newcomers with higher-end potential than what Detroit has seen in recent years. Before the EDGEs, the Lions did add another player to the den. The Lions signed veteran linebacker Troy Reeder on Monday. Reeder has spent his entire 7-year NFL career with the Los Angeles Rams. He's thrived on the Rams' special teams units, playing on all types of special teams. Defensively, Reeder does have some starting experience. He offers the same kind of straight-line athleticism and attacking style that the Lions have in players like Trevor Nowaske and Damone Clark. Rams fans were openly hostile towards Reeder in coverage and in getting fooled on play action, so expectations for the new Lions LB are probably best kept in check. The EDGEs Aidan Hutchinson headlines a group that made quite a few changes this offseason. Hutch is a threat to lead the NFL in sacks after topping all players in QB pressures a year ago. He's an alpha dog capable of first-team All-Pro status. Beyond Hutchinson, DJ Wonnum and Derrick Moore each bring some power, length and durability to the EDGE room. Wonnum is known for his run defense and ability to crush the can from his days with the Panthers. Moore, Detroit's second-round pick, plays better in space than Wonnum and bends the corner well. This year's wild card is Payton Turner. The former Saints first-rounder is the new Marcus Davenport. If he's healthy, Turner's length, strength and athleticism demand respect. He's fully capable of being a starter opposite Hutchinson, and ahead of Wonnum and Moore. Alas, Turner has--like Davenport--been far more known for his injuries than his production in the NFL. Players like Ahmed Hassanein, Anthony Lucas and Eric O'Neill are all competing to raise their profiles and rosters statuses, too. Hassanein's energy and desire to grow his game are fun to watch develop in Detroit. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #aidanhutchinson #peytonturner #djwonnum #derrickmoore #troyreeder #lionstrainingcamp #edge #ahmedhassanein #paytonturner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with reaction to Buccaneers DT Vita Vea requesting a trade. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt and Manti Te'o discuss the interesting comments made by Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford. Then they answer: What will the Drake Maye to AJ Brown connection look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a look at NFC North storylines. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt and Manti Te'o react to the "99 CLUB" on Madden. Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss his USAA partnership and his upbringing in a military family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gov has seven questions for Jim and Jon as the Lions begin Training Camp
Jeff Ratcliffe previews the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers for fantasy football purposes in 2026. He kicks things off in Detroit by basking in the greatness of Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown, breaks down Jameson Williams' ceiling/floor combination, talks about why Sam LaPorta is risky in the middle rounds, and why Jared Goff is better for superflex than 1QB. Jeff then heads to Green Bay to discuss the value at wide receiver and why Matthew Golden is more interesting than Jayden Reed, Tucker Kraft's outlook following his injury, why Jordan Love is also better in superflex than 1QB, and why he isn't concerned about Josh Jacobs' offseason off-field troubles. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mike and Rico address the injury news surrounding Kerby Joseph and his comments on social media about his recovery.
The Detroit Lions must phase out three-linebacker defense and scrap the 3-3 in 2026. They played 657 of 1,050 defensive snaps in 4-3 last season, 62.57 percent, and used the 3-3 front 243 times, far more than any other team. The defense improves when Detroit lives in nickel and dime with more speed on the field. Should the Detroit Lions ditch three-linebacker packages in 2026? Yes. They leaned on three linebackers far more than the rest of the NFL, and it invited speed mismatches against modern offenses in 11 personnel. As Jeff Risdon noted, the Lions were in 4-3 on 657 of 1,050 defensive snaps, 62.57 percent, with only one other team above 50 percent at 52.88. Playing bigger and slower on passing downs made the second level late to space and created exploitable coverage targets. Risdon also said the quarterback rating allowed was almost the same whether Detroit had three linebackers on the field or not, which must change with a truer nickel and dime identity. What fronts should replace the 4-3 and 3-3 for Detroit? Detroit needs a heavier dose of 4-2 nickel, selective 5-1, and DB-heavy 3-2-6. Last year's baselines set the bar for improvement, not repetition. Usage facts that demand a shift As read by Risdon from Ryan Paganetti's study: the Lions used a 4-2 front only 111 times, last in the league. They used 5-1 zero times. They led the NFL in 3-3 with 243 snaps, while the next team was at 131, another at 31, and 17 teams did not use it once. Those numbers underline how far Detroit drifted from the league's nickel norms. Moving to 4-2 and sprinkling in 5-1 and 3-2-6 puts more speed and coverage on the field and better matches today's route distributions. Why did Detroit lean so hard into three linebackers last year? Injuries in the secondary and strong linebacker play pushed them there. Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone, and Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes tackled well, and as Risdon emphasized, Detroit had the best missed tackle rate in football based on the data he cited. But even with quality play, a third off-ball linebacker versus spread looks concedes quickness. Think of how Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff shreds heavy linebacker looks with routes that stress the hook-curl and seams. Opponents did the same to Detroit when the Lions stayed big. Better health for Detroit Lions safety Kirby Joseph and Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch, plus a deeper secondary, should free the defense to keep an extra defensive back on the field. Will coaching changes accelerate the shift? Yes. Dan Campbell can reallocate more time to the defense because the offensive room is stronger, and that helps Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard refine personnel usage. As Jeff Risdon said, Sheppard must earn it by choosing fronts that keep speed on the field and by reserving three-linebacker looks for true run situations, not as a default. Expect to see more four- and five-man fronts paired with nickel in camp. Watch how often Detroit keeps two off-ball linebackers on the field, how Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is deployed, and how Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez or rookie depth are used situationally. Against division quarterbacks such as Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, forcing the mundane snap after snap with nickel bodies is the point. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jackcampbell #alexanzalone #derrickbarnes #kirbyjoseph #brianbranch #jaredgoff #aidanhutchinson #malcolmrodriguez #calebwilliams #chicagobears #greenbaypackers #arizonacardinals #kansascitychiefs #dancampbell #kelvinsheppard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with high expectations for the Rams. Hosts Jamie Erdahl and Manti Te'o discuss how LA holds up to the hype around the team. What are the Jets and Giants biggest questions headed into training camp? Plus, 5x Pro Bowl center Kyan Kalil offers up advice for young centers in the NFL and talks about working on a documentary about football in Mexico! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan being involved in a car accident. Hosts Jamie Erdahl and Manti Te'o discuss the impact on the 49ers and their season. What do you make the a crowded RB room for the Cardinals? Plus, DeAndre Hopkins visits the Patriots to offer some insight to their WRs. Stay tuned for Ryan Kalil coming up in Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.