DETROIT LIONS
One Pride — Honolulu Blue & Silver Forever
One Pride — Honolulu Blue & Silver Forever
Founded as the Portsmouth Spartans in Portsmouth, Ohio.
Relocated to Detroit and renamed the Lions. Won the NFL Championship in their first season.
Hosted the first-ever Thanksgiving Day NFL game — a tradition that continues today.
Won three NFL Championships in four years, establishing a dynasty led by Bobby Layne and Doak Walker.
Won their fourth NFL Championship, defeating the Cleveland Browns 59-14.
Barry Sanders drafted 3rd overall. He would go on to become one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.
Moved into Ford Field in downtown Detroit, their current home stadium.
Calvin Johnson drafted 2nd overall, becoming the most dominant receiver of his era.
Dan Campbell hired as head coach, sparking a culture shift with grit and determination.
Finished 12-5 and advanced to the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1991, falling to the 49ers.
Posted a franchise-best 15-2 regular season record, going undefeated on the road (8-0). Scored 564 points — most in the NFL. Lost to the Washington Commanders 45-31 in the Divisional Round.
A 9-8 regression season. Lost TE Sam LaPorta to a herniated disk midseason. Missed the playoffs after a Week 17 elimination loss to the Vikings. Finished 4th in the NFC North. Aidan Hutchinson signed a 4-year, $180M extension — an NFL guarantee record for a non-quarterback.
Retooled the roster in the offseason: drafted OT Blake Miller (Clemson) in Round 1 and DE Derrick Moore (Michigan) in Round 2, and added free agents including RB Isiah Pacheco, TE Tyler Conklin, and CB Roger McCreary. Parted ways with LT Taylor Decker and DT DJ Reader.
| # | Player | Pos | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Jared Goff | QB | Franchise QB, extended through 2028 |
| 1 | Jameson Williams | WR | Deep threat speedster |
| 14 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | Elite route runner, 3x All-Pro |
| 0 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | Dynamic dual-threat back |
| 58 | Penei Sewell | OT | 3x All-Pro, extended through 2029 |
| 97 | Aidan Hutchinson | DE | 14.5 sacks in 2025, $180M extension |
| 31 | Kerby Joseph | S | Signed $86M extension in 2025 |
| 23 | Rock Ya-Sin | CB | Veteran corner, competing to start opposite Reed |
| 4 | D.J. Reed | CB | Veteran corner, signed from Jets |
| 95 | Tyleik Williams | DT | 2025 1st-round pick (Ohio State) |
| 71 | Tate Ratledge | OG | 2025 2nd-round pick, immediate starter |
10 Pro Bowls. 15,269 career rushing yards. Retired as one of the greatest to ever play the game.
Holds the single-season receiving record with 1,964 yards. Known as "Megatron."
Led the Lions to three NFL Championships in the 1950s. A fierce competitor and legendary leader.
Holds the NFL record for interceptions in a single season (14). Hall of Famer.
10x Pro Bowler and two-time NFL Champion. Helped define the middle linebacker position.
All-time franchise passing leader with 45,109 yards. Later won Super Bowl LVI with the Rams.
"Forward down the field, a charging team that will not yield..."
The Lions fight song has been a tradition since the 1930s.
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The Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day every year since 1934, making it one of the most beloved traditions in the NFL.
The team motto unites Lions fans across the globe — from Ford Field in downtown Detroit to watch parties around the world.
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This page was created by Ethan to represent the Detroit Lions. Let's bite some kneecaps!