Lions' Amendola, Flowers laud Patricia after flak
Saying that he knows Matt Patricia will "get the best version of me," Lions receiver Danny Amendola is among those who are more than content with the decision to play for the Detroit coach.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
4th in NFC North
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- Full Schedule
NFL will allow teams to reopen facilities on Tuesday (0:59)
Lions' Stafford: Trade rumors didn't bother me
QB Matthew Stafford said that he ignored offseason trade rumors and that "I love being a Detroit Lion." He also said his back is fully healthy and he's preparing as if the season will start on time.
Lions' Walker fondly remembers cousin Arbery
Lions safety Tracy Walker is coping with the death of his cousin and former high school teammate Ahmaud Arbery, who was killed while jogging in their hometown of Brunswick, Georgia.
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The Lions' biggest can't-miss game on the 2020 schedule (1:14)
New reality for Lions' Patricia: Kettlebells, Barbies
Dropped video meetings, online learning and training obstacles are a part of the new reality for Lions coach Matt Patricia during the pandemic. But at least there's time for MJ, the ukulele and playing Barbies with his daughter.
NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus post-draft winners for every team
Ben Roethlisberger and Chandler Jones got some support in the NFL draft, while Alvin Kamara's importance was cemented even more.
Ty Johnson pulls a Jeep in rigorous workout (0:23)
Sources: Lions won't pick up LB Davis' option
Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis will become a free agent after the 2020 season, as the team isn't picking up his fifth-year option, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.
Lions stock up on Buckeyes, taking 3 in draft
Ohio State fans may well be keeping an eye on the Detroit Lions in 2020 after the Lions selected Jeff Okudah, Jonah Jackson and Jashon Cornell among their nine picks in the NFL draft.
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Logan Stenberg's NFL draft profile (0:51)
Lions add Georgia's Swift to SEC-heavy backfield
D'Andre Swift is the third former SEC running back expected to carry the load for the Lions, joining Kerryon Johnson from Auburn and Bo Scarbrough from Alabama.
Jonah Jackson's NFL draft profile (0:57)
Okwara brothers ecstatic to play together in Detroit (1:35)
Lions taking D'Andre Swift isn't ideal for fantasy managers (2:00)
Julian Okwara's NFL draft profile (0:48)
Lions make it a family affair and draft OLB Okwara (0:59)
D'Andre Swift's NFL draft profile (1:33)
2020 NFC North Standings
Team Stats
Passing Yards243.810th
Rushing Yards103.121st
Points For21.3Tied-18th
Points Against26.47th
2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(3) | Jeff Okudah | CB | Ohio State |
| 2(3) | D'Andre Swift | RB | Georgia |
| 3(3) | Julian Okwara | OLB | Notre Dame |
| 3(11) | Jonah Jackson | OG | Ohio State |
| 4(15) | Logan Stenberg | OG | Kentucky |
| 5(21) | Quintez Cephus | WR | Wisconsin |
| 5(27) | Jason Huntley | RB | New Mexico State |
| 6(18) | John Penisini | DT | Utah |
| 7(21) | Jashon Cornell | DE | Ohio State |