Mike Payton is a Lions beat writer and Division Manager for Yardbarker. With a focus on covering the Detroit Lions, Mike provides in-depth analysis, updates, and insights on the team's performance, player profiles, and upcoming games. His articles provide Lions fans with comprehensive coverage and a unique perspective on the team's progress and news.
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By: Mike Payton
In 2013 the Detroit Lions had this rookie sensation come out of nowhere. I'm talking about tight end Joseph Fauria.
By: Mike Payton
The Detroit Lions will be starting up their rookie mini-camp later this week on May 10th. All of their draft picks and undrafted free agents will be there looking to show what they've got.
By: Mike Payton
The Detroit Lions did not have a compensatory pick in the 2024 NFL draft. They didn't have one in the 2023 NFL Draft either. In fact, they haven't had a compensatory pick since the 2022 NFL draft when they had three.
By: Mike Payton
The Detroit Lions did not have a compensatory pick in the 2024 NFL draft. They didn't have one in the 2023 NFL Draft either.
The Detroit Lions scored big when they drafted Terrion Arnold with the 24th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in late April. Not only did they get the best cornerback in the draft long after he was expected to be picked much earlier, they may have got him to the dismay of the Green Bay Packers per NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.
By: Mike Payton
It's already been reported the Lions may have stolen 24th pick Terron Arnold out from under the Green Bay Packers, but they nearly didn't have a chance to do that.
By: Mike Payton
The Detroit Lions have had a need on their roster for a receiver for a while now. Not just any receiver though, we're talking a big bodied receiver that can go up and get the contested catch.
By: Mike Payton
The Detroit Lions didn't do anything in terms of edge rusher outside of the signing of Marcus Davenport. That just can't be it right?
By: Mike Payton
The Detroit Lions were hit hard by gambling suspensions after the 2022 season. While Jameson Williams was the player that was on top of everyone's
By: Mike Payton
The Detroit Lions made two signings on Tuesday. They brought back special team's ace C.J. Moore after he was reinstated by the league following his gambling suspension.
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