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Five takeaways from this week's media sessions, plus 2025 plans for Lions, Ravens and Kingsbury

Inside: What we’ve heard from teams amid big decisions, plus what’s next for the Ravens and Lions, Kliff Kingsbury’s plans and Travis Kelce’s playoff heroics. But first, great news from Denver: The Broncos will distribute over 15,000 new smart helmets to all 277 high school football programs in Colorado. Peyton Manning narrates the announcement video. Awesome. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. NFL media session takeaways This week saw a flurry of appearances to discuss new...

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Trent Baalke and the Jaguars were once on the Lions' path. Where did it go wrong?

The Jaguars and Lions were tracking almost identically until about 14 months ago, but Detroit's build had a much sturdier foundation.

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Lions promote LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator: Source

Sheppard earned the promotion following his third season as LBs coach and fourth overall with Detroit.

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Reaching the Super Bowl is hard. This quiz on the AFC and NFC contenders is tough, too

How ready are you for Commanders-Eagles and Bills-Chiefs on Sunday? Take our quiz to find out.

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Dan Campbell's staff needs two coordinators. Who could get the Lions' jobs?

There are a number of internal candidates, as well as external options with ties to Dan Campbell.

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What Lions GM Brad Holmes said about a 'humbling' loss and a crucial offseason

Plus, Holmes weighs in on the standouts of the rookie class.

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Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley named NFL MVP finalists: Full lists for each award

Jackson, Barkley and Allen are joined by Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow on the list.

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Can Ben Johnson break with the past and take the Bears into the future?

Halas Hall is haunted by past failures, but the Bears may have stumbled into a good hire. He’s creative and fiery and he runs the dang ball.

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Jets hire Aaron Glenn, Lions defensive coordinator, as head coach

The former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator is also a former Jets star cornerback.

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Patriots hire Lions' Terrell Williams as defensive coordinator, reuniting him with Mike Vrabel

Williams reunites with coach Mike Vrabel in New England after working on Vrabel's staff for six years with the Titans.

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What's next after Bears' big get? Plus: Jets want Glenn, Detroit's options, Colts score top DC

Inside: A quick look at what Ben Johnson brings to Chicago, Aaron Glenn in New York and what’s next for Detroit. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s daily NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. Yesterday, the Bears landed Lions OC Ben Johnson, arguably the most coveted hire across the past two cycles, as their new head coach. The 38-year-old architect of 2024’s top offense is a massive get for a franchise that has still never had a 4,000-yard passer. What does Johnson’s hire mean for Chicago? Three immediate thoughts: 1.

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NFL divisional round coaching decisions: Commanders' Kliff Kingsbury rises to challenge

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Bears hire Lions OC Ben Johnson as head coach

Johnson introduced one of the most prolific offensive periods in Detroit Lions history. Now, he'll lead the way in Chicago.

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Dan Campbell owns up to whole team loss, plus possible Lions coordinator candidates

There are several internal possibilities if Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson leave for head coaching jobs.

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Lions' Dan Campbell expects to lose both Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn to head-coaching jobs

Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn have been hot names this coaching cycle and Detroit's head coach is preparing to have to replace both of them.

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Sportsbooks breathe easier: Why Lions' loss to the Commanders was 'a win for the book'

Detroit's loss was devastating for its fans, but sportsbooks were smiling thanks to Washington's upset.

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Dan Campbell, Lions learn hard lesson: 'Humbling' setbacks can stop any team, at any time

Football isn't fair. There are no guarantees. And as expectations rise, it only hurts that much more when a team falls short.

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Can Dan Campbell evolve? The Lions' future hopes might depend on it

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Lions process stunning season-ending loss, focus on offseason during locker room cleanout

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Lions' historic season crashes in divisional round: 'It'll probably bother me forever, honestly'

The Lions had no answers for the Commanders and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

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How Tom Brady handled his ownership-analyst conflict on TV: Key takeaways

Brady called his best game yet as a TV analyst, but he was clearly avoiding the name Ben Johnson.

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