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The Detroit Lions, who lead the NFL in sack percentage after 4 games, are close to getting top DT Alim McNeill back to practice from a knee injury.
Currently, the Lions have Amik Robertson, Khalil Dorsey, and Rock Ya-Sin as the only other corners on the roster. Brian Branch and Avonte Maddox also have taken reps at corner, primarily in the slot, during their time in the NFL and Detroit.
Ex-Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz is in town with the Cleveland Browns. Will his defense prevail? Five Free Press sports writers chime in on that.
The league recognized sacks as an official stat starting in 1982, so we’re talking about something the Lions haven’t done in 43 years, until today.
Dave Holcomb is a sports reporter covering the NFL and MLB for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions. Originally from Pittsburgh, Holcomb has covered college and professional sports for outlets including FanSided, Rotowire and Yardbarker. More about Dave Holcomb
Kerby Joseph was injured during the Detroit Lions - Cleveland Browns Ravens game on Sunday, Sept. 28, in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season. And after sitting out a drive, he returned to action in the third quarter.
Chicago Bears first year head coach Ben Johnson was the darling of the league over the past couple of years as offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions. His innovative offensive philosophy and propensity for running trick plays is what helped catapult the Lions’ to becoming one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL.
The Lions defense stole the spotlight with takeaways and relentless pressure, while the offense left points on the field with miscues in the passing game.
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