This includes the Detroit Lions, which were eliminated by the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round. The Lions currently hold the 28th pick in the NFL Draft. While the premier talent may be off the board by the time they pick,

Here is the list of 58 reasons why the Detroit Lions have never been Super Bowl champs, curated by longtime Free Press Lions insider Dave Birkett.

Mitchell is one of the few draft picks from Brad Holmes' regime as Lions general manager not still on the roster. He appeared in 30 games over three years.

Following time spent on the Detroit Lions practice squad, former Union High School standout and Virginia Tech star, James Mitchell, has signed a future contract

Morton is a name that some will find familiar, as he interviewed for the OC vacancy in Campbell's first season and spent a season with the Lions in 2022 as a senior offensive analyst. His year in Detroit coincided with Johnson's first year as offensive coordinator, so he likely had some influence on the offense in its beginning stages.

The Carolina Panthers added a few new faces on Tuesday. As announced late this morning, the team has signed outside linebacker Carlos “Boogie” Basham and tight end James Mitchell to reserve/future contracts.

For second straight year, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes was named NFL Executive of the Year. Ben Johnson named NFL assistant of the year.

The Detroit Lions have signed former San Francisco 49ers wideout Ronnie Bell to a futures contract. After being drafted in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the former Michigan Wolverines wideout secured eight receptions for 90 yards and three touchdowns playing for the NFC West squad.

Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater made a unique football ... Bridgewater suited up for the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos and Miami Dolphins. When Bridgewater was on the VIkings, he suffered a dislocated knee and complete ...

The Panthers have added ... Mitchell, 25, was a Lions fifth-round pick in 2022 and has appeared in 30 career games. He’s caught 13 passes for 141 yards with a touchdown. He appeared in only one game for Detroit in 2024. When the Colts drafted Peyton ...

The Lions are the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time and host the Washington Commanders Saturday in the divisional round. With a win, the Lions could reach the NFC championship game for a second consecutive year and host the game for the first time in franchise history.

After losing to Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers in Week 2 they won out, dominating the rest of their opponents en route to a 15-1 record and a bye in the first round of the playoffs. However, along the way they also suffered more injuries than any other team,