"Comparatively, I'm healthier than I've ever been," Lions center Frank Ragnow said recently. "That's a blessing."

Ragnow has been through the wringer over the last couple of years. But he's feeling "healthier than ever" entering this offseason.

Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension in November 2024, three years after his trade from the Rams. The Lions cannot cut Goff at a financial gain until 2026, per Over The Cap. A post-June 1 designation then would save $35 million with $34.6 million in dead money.

The Detroit Lions won a franchise-record 15 games this season but lost their playoff opener to the Washington Commanders.

The Detroit Lions are still struggling to accept what happened against the Commanders, but they know one thing: Change is inevitable in the NFL.

Hank Fraley was 1 of 3 coaches to get 2nd, in-person interviews with Seattle in the last week. Why he’s staying with the Lions.

McNeill, walking around the locker room with crutches, said he’s taking his recovery day by day. He didn’t put a timetable on his return. Because of the Lions’ long-term commitment to McNeill and how important he is to the team, you have to think they’ll let him take his time. We’ll see where he’s at in a few months.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Hendon Hooker is still the Detroit Lions' No. 2 quarterback. For now, at least. Hooker is active as the backup quarterback behind Jared Goff for the Lions' game tonight ...

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu was not flagged for levying a big helmet-to-helmet hit on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. The NFL fined Luvu $16,883 for a blow to the head/neck area in the Divisional Round playoff contest at Ford Field. Unfortunately for the Lions, the play eventually resulted in a pick-six interception.

The Chicago Sun-Times’ Bears experts — Patrick Finley, Jason Lieser and Mark Potash — analyze the team’s hiring of coach Ben Johnson and what’s next: Grade the Bears’ hiring of Johnson.

Ben Johnson had a lot to say as the Chicago Bears introduced their new coach. His desire to create accountability and build a bond with GM Ryan Poles were top of mind.