NFL
Gardner-Johnson ranked No. 33 on The Athletic’s list of top free agents and was a prominent part of Philadelphia's pass defense in 2022.
Brooks Kubena34
The Broncos might not have significant money to spend in free agency, but their quarterback pursuit will still be critical.
Nick Kosmider49
Let's take a look at some of the Lions' top internal free agents, and how they could fit into the picture next season.
Colton Pouncy85
The Lions could take advantage of the 49ers' vulnerable run defense, while San Francisco could try to exploit Detroit's secondary.
David Lombardi187
Detroit held Dallas to just 20 points without Alim McNeill and other injured impact defensive players who may be back for the postseason.
Colton Pouncy33
Gardner-Johnson's torn pectoral muscle suffered in September was supposed to end his season. Instead, he returned to the field Wednesday.
Colton Pouncy82
The Lions are 9-3 but their defense has struggled at times. Improvement on that side of the ball will be important in the final five games.
Colton Pouncy78
Patrick Mahomes was an overwhelming choice for best player, followed by Aaron Donald, with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin held in high regard.
The Athletic NFL Staff593
The Lions have just one sack through two games. A look at what has worked, what hasn't and who needs to help the efforts to improve.
Colton Pouncy74
The 25-year-old is out indefinitely, and potentially for the remainder of the season, according to NFL Network.
Colton Pouncy and The Athletic Staff64
Campbell didn't back down when challenged in Thursday's practice versus the Jaguars, and that's why the Lions made him a first-round pick.
Colton Pouncy62
Onwuzurike played in Friday's preseason opener after missing all of the 2022 campaign, and he said: "It felt like being reborn again."
Colton Pouncy27
The Lions' trade for Mims has the potential to be a low-risk, high-reward deal if the receiver can break out in his fourth NFL season.
Colton Pouncy35
In his third season as the Lions' defensive coordinator, Glenn might finally have the pieces he needs to run his scheme well.
Colton Pouncy28
There's a different vibe among the Lions' defensive backs thanks to Gardner-Johnson, whose fire was on display all week in minicamp.
Colton Pouncy46
Are Goff and the offense good to go? What is Hutchinson's ceiling in Year 2? We'll begin to explore the answers at offseason workouts.
Colton Pouncy49
Lions brass breaks down their key free agent additions, choosing David Montgomery over Jamaal Williams, Jared Goff's future and more.
Colton Pouncy50
Glenn worked with Gardner-Johnson as a teenager, and later with the Saints. So when the DB needed a new team, Detroit was an obvious fit.
Colton Pouncy77
Two more starters from the team's 2022 roster are headed elsewhere. Where do Howie Roseman and Philadelphia go from here?
Zach Berman and Bo Wulf83
He worked well within the Eagles' defense tying for the league lead with six interceptions in only 12 games.
The Athletic Staff137
See More