Locked On Lions - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Lions

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses the veteran wide receiver market ahead of NFL Free Agency after the DK Metcalf trade request, Davante Adams release, and Chris Godwin's pending free agency. Plus, they also dive deep into whether or not Aaron Rodgers will play in 2025 and if he does, do the New York Giants make sense and all of the NFL news, Free Agency rumblings and more. Support Us By...

Trey Hendrickson is now available. The Bengals granted him and his agent an opportunity to seek a trade. One of the league's best edge rushers, but Matt does not see a scenario where the Lions deal for him due to money. Hendrickson will likely command a Crosby type deal. Brad Holmes has said it will be tough to pay a pair of edge rushers 30 million dollars each. Also, we discuss DK Metcalf, Jared...

A big and phat contract for Maxx Crosby to remain with the Raiders. He signs it today for 3 years and 106.5 million dollars meaning that Aidan Hutchinson is smiling. Hutch has 2 years left on his deal but you have to figure this drives the cost up for #97. What would it mean big picture for the Lions? And now we know Maxx is NOT coming here. Also,  @PrideofDetroit  got a statement from the Lions o...

We give you a great conversation with Lions beat writer from the Detroit News Nolan Bianchi. We cover the news of the day, Free Agency, Franchise Tag, and the NFL Combine with Nolan. He was in Indy and got a chance to see some players up close and have conversations with them. Also, will the Lions go after Darius Slay? #firstlisten     Do you want to be our Call of the Day? Go to www.speakpipe.com...

Darius Slay is now a free man. The Eagles, not surprising, released the veteran CB today. The 34 year old 6-time Pro Bowler is a free agwent and the Lions could be in play. Slay says he wants to play one more year and he loves it here. Matt Dery is all-in on bringing Slay back. Also, it is Mock Draft Monday and we talk to Tony Stevenson. A 26 year season ticket holder whose tickets have been revok...

One of the better veteran talkers and leaders is being cut. Jalen Reeves-Maybin will be a cap casualty come this weekend. JRM has had two stints with the Lions but the team will save $2.5 million by letting him go. We also discuss the Lions Team Needs as outlined by the NFL Network. Some Matt Stafford news too and we dive into some very impressive Combine performances. And the Lions interviewed a...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses whether or not Abdul Carter will be the 1st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and whether or not if it's more important in today's NFL to have a game-changing pass rusher in comparison to other positions. Plus, will Ja'Marr Chase become the NFL's highest paid non-QB this offseason or could there be another player that gets that type of bag and is banni...

Our friends at All Lions SI have the list of draft candidates who the Lions have spoken with at the NFL Combine. We go over some of the names and how vital it is that the Lions add to that DL room. Also, our Call of the Day asks which players Brad Holmes might move up to get in the first round. He has done it before. We also react to your reaction and discuss Pats DT Davon Godchaux. Is he a Lions...

A busy Wednesday show on Locked on Lions. Ben Johnson is once again making the media rounds and has taken a couple of jabs at Jared Goff. One in jest and one indirectly. We play the audio and react. It is time for Ben to stop with this.. it is a bad look. The Lions have been nothing but complimentary of Johnson since he left. Also, we discuss the newest Myles Garrett news, the NFLPA player survey,...

Brad Holmes met with the media today in Indianapolis at the NFL Combine and he said what you expected: Lions will not draft because of need. Brad and his staff interviewing players and watching workouts this week. Holmes also said he likely does not see a scenario where the team adds another high priced pass rusher. Nick Baumgardner from The Athletic joins us to talk about what he is seeing and he...

It is our weekly feature, Mock Draft Monday. Today we visit with our friends at The Draft Network to see where Detroit goes. Remember the name Shemar Stewart. The DE from Texas A & M.  We have talked about edge rushers at #28 for the Lions for weeks now. In addition, we go over PFT's Top 100 Free Agent list. There are 3 Detroit players on it. We have some Matt Stafford news and a Call of the Day....

With reports circulating that Joey Bosa could be released by the LA Chargers, why haven't we seen a connection to Detroit mentioned? Tampa Bay, Washington, Chicago, and even the Rams have been mentioned, but not Detroit.  Bosa seto to make 25 million dollars this season and his game is in decline. But, he does fit the mold of a guy who can rush the passer.  We discuss that. Also, Combine news, Myl...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which teams who finished near the bottom of the NFL last season will more than likely remain in the basement this upcoming season, which NFL Draft prospect is the best pound for pound player, a debate on Cam Ward/Shedeur Sanders, and where players like Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp, Aaron Rodgers, and Deebo Samuel would be the best fits. Support Us By Suppor...

A lot of rumblings about Minnesota maybe dipping into the Matthew Stafford pool. Could that be an option at QB for the Vikings this offseason? We discuss that and more with Damon Amendolara from Mad Dog Sports Radio on Sirius XM. DA dives into the Lions 2024 season, Jared Goff, the rest of the NFC, and much more. Plus, how far away are the Lions from the Super Bowl champion Eagles? #firstlisten  ...

Jon Dykema, who was Dan Campbell's right hand man up in the booth during games, is leaving the Lions. Dykema, who was with the Lions for the last 14 years in the front office, is headed to MSU to help run their NIL program. Dykema was a valuable member of the front office and the gameday crew, so this is a big loss. We also discuss Brad Holmes' appearance on Local 4 and what he said about the NFL...

The Lions have officially announced their entire coaching staff for 2025. Some interesting names added as special assistants. We go over the musical chairs and also what to expect. Also, Locked on NFL Draft host Damian Parson joins us to breakdown the draft possibilities at #28 for Brad Holmes. Which edge rushers does DP like? What about Day 2 WR's? #firstlisten Do you want to be on the show? Leav...

It is a Mock Draft Monday and we take a look at Tim Twentyman's Mock Draft at DetroitLions.com. Tim sees an edge rusher in the Lions future at #28 in Mike Green. Size and speed is his game and was at Marshall this year. We also discuss Aidan Hutchinson's latest video, Cooper Kupp odds to Detroit, and we have a Call of the Day. #firstlisten Want to be our Call of the Day? Go to www.speakpipe.com/De...

Stupidity on the internet again. Try googling "Jared Goff". First article that pops up is from something called The Wright Way Network and a piece about Goff being traded to the NY Jets. WHAT ARE WE DOING? We discuss how ridiculous this is and once again have to hammer home the point that Goff is the guy in this town now and in the future. A top 5 MVP candidate is NOT being traded to the Jets. Als...

In this week's NFL Squad, the crew discusses which teams are closer to the Philadelphia Eagles after their Super Bowl win, which NFL trade makes sense for Aaron Rodgers, Deebo Samuel, or Cooper Kupp. Plus, the squad discusses the ideal fit for their respective teams in the NFL Draft. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to t...

The Lions have added some new assistant coaches today, with the big key being that Scottie Montgomery is staying on as WR's coach. Detroit continues the theme of bringing in some former players as well. We are joined by Bradford Banta today, the Fox 2 Lions analyst and former Tight End and Long Snapper. We discuss Free Agency and the Draft and what Bradford sees moving forward. What are their bigg...

Well Well Well. Already talk is being thrown out there on ESPN that the Bears could be an intriguing option for opening night 2025 in Philadelphia vs the Eagles? yeah. No. The Lions will face Philly on the road this season and it should be them in primetime in week 1. Or the Commanders. We discuss that. Also, Matt Patricia is back in a high profile job. USA Today has a guess on some free agent fit...

We discuss the Ben Johnson experience in Chicago so far with Locked on Bears host Lorin Cox. First, Matt Dery takes a look at some options for the Lions in Free Agency at the D Tackle spot. Chargers want Poona Ford back, but he might be a great fit in Detroit. Lorin also joins us to talk about Ben's staff in Chicago and what will make him a success there. #firstlisten  Support Us By Supporting Our...

The Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions. No need this time for a "Philly Special" this was a domination. Eagles won due to their ferocious interior of their D Line. We discuss how the Lions can get there and what changes might be made in that area. Plus, what else did Philly do to just destroy the Chiefs? And it is MOCK DRAFT MONDAY. We have a 3 round mock from NFL.com that Matt goes over...

The NFL Awards Show was last night and the Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell does NOT win Coach of the Year. Kevin O'Connell of the Vikings, who did deserve it, won the award. But, Dan deserved it too and beat KOC not once but twice. Also, two voters did NOT even have Campbell on their ballot. Jeez. We discuss the other winners and near winners from last night. Also, Aidan Hutchinson on the reality of a...

It is always awesome to hear when Lions players speak glowingly about their Head Coach? Remember the Patricia years and how bad it was? Aidan Hutchinson was on the Pat McAfee Show today and talked about Dan Campbell. We play the audio. Also, Bruce Gradkowski is now reportedly joining the staff, The St Browns speak about Cooper Kupp and we discuss the Super Bowl. #firstlisten   Do you want to be ou...