Locked On Lions - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions

The Lions continue training camp with Alex Anzalone unsigned past this season. HC Dan Campbell spoke about it today. he assured the media that they love Alex and need Alex if they are going to have success in 2025. Campbell did tell Sirius XM NFL radio the other day that this is now Jack Campbell's defense, which is an interesting statement. We dive into that. Also, first day in pads and who was p...

The Detroit Lions will be in pads tomorrow for the first time in Training Camp. We get the first week breakdown from Detroit Football Network Lions beat writer Justin Rogers. We talk about the race for the starting Center spot, the fights at practice the last two days, and Kelvin Sheppard's impact as DC. We also touch on the entire defense, what Jameson Williams has done to elevate his game so far...

The Lions took today off but yesterday got interesting at camp. Dan Campbell had to address his team and stop practice due to too much physical play. One player even got removed from practice. Why are the Lions so feisty early on? We discuss. In addition, we have a good medical update on Alim McNeill. Jason Benetti now joining the Lions TV family. We hear from Nick Wright of FS1 who does some Lion...

Do the Lions have a "hold-in" in the form of Alex Anzalone? The Linebacker spoke today about his lack of contract extension and being "disappointed" in the current situation. Anzalone is in the final year of a 3 year, 18 million dollar deal. he believes he is underpaid and right now is nursing a hamstring injury. Alex admits he is day to day. We also discuss the other injuries thus far in camp, th...

Camp is officially underway and the Lions are dealing with a lot of injuries. The D Line is very thin in the middle right now with Levi out for the year and Josh Paschal out until September. What will Detroit do and who will step up? Also, it does appear that Tate Ratledge will be the starting Center with Graham Glasgow going back to RG. Our special guest today is NFL Today on CBS analyst and CBS...

Injury concerns for the Detroit Lions as they start Training Camp this weekend? Levi Onwuzurike is on the Reserve/PUP list to start off, so that means he will have to miss the first four games of the regular season. No Levi and no Alim McNeill to start the season, so there is a concern along that interior of the D Line. We go over all of the other injuries as well. Plus, Tate Ratledge has official...

We talked about the Lions in the Locked On Top 100 players yesterday, but what about the rest of the division? We go over the Packers, Vikings, and Bears that made the list. It is not as robust as Detroit, that is for sure. Matt still believes Branch and LaPorta were snubs. Also, Von Miller has found a new home and it is not Detroit. We have some movement with second round picks around the NFL and...

We have our reaction to the brand new Locked On Top 100. How many Lions were there and how many DESERVED to be there? We go over the list and discuss all facts of it, including two snubs: Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta. Also, was Penei Sewell high enough on the list? We have the very latest on Second Round holdouts around the NFL and why the Lions might just need to bite the bullet and sign Tate Rat...

Another insane day for Detroit Lions fans as they flooded the website just to grab Training Camp tickets. We have the details and a story about numbers. Also, congrats to Jared and Christen Goff on the birth of their baby daughter. Our guest today is Managing Editor of VSIN, Adam Burke. What do the experts in Las Vegas think of the Lions this season? What are the odds for a 3-peat in the NFC North...

It may get tricky on Wednesday for the Lions and Tate Ratledge. There is a logjam of second round picks that are unsigned across the NFL and Ratledge is one of 30 of them. Matt explains what is going on and why this could be a major issue for the Lions. The team needs him at camp, especially if they are grooming him to be their Center of the future. In addition, we discuss LaVar Arrington's commen...

This is a bit of a surprise, but the Detroit Lions, according to PFF, have a top 6 secondary in the NFL. Surprise I say because teams like Philly and Chicago rank behind them. Detroit does have elite Safety play so that helped the ranking. We go over the entire list and are also joined by Natalie Kerwin from FanDuel Sports Detroit. Natalie is a huge Lions fan but also spent some time covering the...

We check in on FanDuel and the Vegas Odds for your Lions in 2025. What are their chances to repeat as NFC North champions? Has the win total for 2025 gone up or down? It is has gone down actually. Also, the Jameson Williams contract gets a mention nationally. Do not get sucked in to fake Lions news on the internet! Matt gives an example of a few that should never be out there. And we have a Call o...

Another list that highlights just how good the young talent on the Lions roster is. Sam Monson from 33rd Team put out his Top 25 NFL players under 25 and, just like PFF, there are FIVE Lions on the list. Led by Penei Sewell at #2. We also discuss a ridiculous take on Jordan Love vs Caleb Williams. An ode to jake Bates and are you upset that social media honks have spoiled the Netflix Quarterback s...

It is always cool to see Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, and the entire Running Back room get recognition. Today, Warren Sharp from Sharp Football Analytics rated the Lions RB room #1 in the entire NFL. There are some great groups of backs in the league, including in Philly, but Detroit is tops according to Warren. We discuss how good this group can be in 2025. Also, NBC Sports has its 2025 NFC No...

Anytime there is a big time EDGE rusher in the news about a trade, the Detroit Lions come up. But, no they will not be acquiring T.J. Watt. he wants a new deal from the Steelers and they have talked to other teams, but we do not believe it would happen here in Detroit. The Lions still have to pay their own star edge, Aidan Hutchinson, and it would be nearly impossible to sign him and Watt. Both ar...

The Detroit Lions have an extremely difficult road schedule. But how tough is it? We looked up the players poll of toughest stadiums to play at and determined the Lions will have to play in 4 of the top 10 this season. That includes KC. We discuss that as well as Dan Skipper defending Detroit. We also recap a little bit of yesterday's awesome chat with Bill Keenist and we have our Call of the Day....

We take a great walk down memory lane with now Hall of Famer Bill Keenist. The longtime VP of Communications joins us to talk about his enshrinement and his career with the Lions. Bill reminisces and shares great stories. He spent 36 years with the organization. We open the show discussing D.J. Reed and the cornerback room. PFF grades him out very well. #firstlisten     Support Us By Supporting Ou...

A big trade in the NFL today with teams swapping a cornerback for a safety. What does that mean for the Detroit Lions and where they get better this season on defense? Pittsburgh upgrading at CB to give up on a good Safety. The Lions safeties are so good but we know the CB room can improve. On paper it really has. We also play a sneak preview clip of Jared Goff on Netflix and we discuss his impact...

There is another veteran EDGE on the market for the Lions to look at. Ogbo Okoronkwo has been cut by the Browns. 17 sacks in his 6 year NFL career and he has ties to the Rams and Brad Holmes. Ogbo is 30, Za'Darius Smith is 32, if age makes a difference. What does the Lions EDGE room look like currently and is he a fit? Also, an ode to former Lions PR Coordinator Bill Keenist. Bill was enshrined in...

The Lions certainly have options at Center now that Frank Ragnow has walked away. Will it be the veteran in Graham Glasgow or do they go with the Rookie with massive potential in Tate Ratledge? We talked about it yesterday and continued the chatter today. Also, how good is the Lions D Line and where does it rank by PFF? We also have a Quintez Cephus update. remember him? And a Call of the Day. #fi...

We are joined by Brett Whitefield from Fantasy Points to discuss the Lions offseason and what he likes about the 2025 team. We had a big discussion about replacing Frank Ragnow and where the team goes from here at Center. Brett also chimes in on Jared Goff and some defensive metrics as well. We finish with a chat about the NFC North and the teams making a run at the Lions. #firstlisten     Do you...

The Lions might have lost Ben Johnson but do not underestimate what Dan Campbell brings to the table. We discuss how good the Lions Head Coach is from a coaching standpoint and even play a clip of Fox Sports NFL analyst Mark Schlereth saying the same thing. We also dissect the Amon-Ra St Brown comments about the city of KC, chat about Jared Goff being here, and we have a Call of the Day. #firstlis...

There will be some national hosts and analysts that still do not believe in the Lions after last year's playoff exit and departures this offseason. Today we play a clip from Locked on NFL where host David Harrison compares the Lions to Mike Tyson without a left hook. Is that fair? Also, Tate Ratledge makes an All-Rookie team in the preseason at Center. We make a correction on something we said yes...

What does the rest of the NFC North look and feel like right now? yes the Lions have some issues, especially trying to replace Frank Ragnow and Ben Johnson, but look at Green Bay. Jaire Alexander is now gone and once again, a veteran stud player departs GB. We discuss that and also the Minnesota QB situation and the Bears are also in need of help still despite winning the offseason again. Pete Pri...

We now know when the Detroit Lions will officially open up 2025 Training Camp. Rookies report on July 16 and the vets arrive on July 19. Fans cannot wait for the season to officially start. Lions opening early due to taking part in the July 31 Hall of Fame game. Mike Payton from A to Z Sports is our guest today. We discuss all of the Lions offseason moves, what he liked the best, the edge rusher r...