With several new faces this season, the Detroit Lions offensive line is hard at work building chemistry.
After cutting ties with veterans Taylor Decker and Graham Glasgow this spring, the Lions signed multiple veterans in free agency and drafted Blake Miller in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Now the offensive line is looking a whole lot different, and building connections will be very important.
Earlier this week, newly signed Cade Mays posted on social media a picture with fellow lineman Tate
Ratledge after the pair went on a hunting trip together. Speaking with reporters at OTAs on Thursday, veteran Penei Sewell said he’d consider joining them on a trip sometime.
“I do want to go out there one time,” he said. “I heard it’s a different type of world, but I’m willing to do it all. I was talking to my wife the other day and those types of experiences, some people grow up on them and some people don’t. So it’s one of those things — might as well.”
Being open to new experiences may help him connect with his new teammates as the five-year veteran tries to set a good example to show how high the squad’s standards are.
“I’m the one that’s kind of been here the longest in the room, so it’s up to me to really hold that and to really show the guys, not just tell them because that’s the most important — you’ve got to come out here each and every day,” he said. “Nobody’s going to follow you if you’re not really doing it yourself.”
And onto the rest of your notes.
- “I know people will think it’s AI generated.” Over on The Feed, user Xlgrev found and posted a new All 22 breakdown exploring whether Jared Goff can lead the Lions to a Super Bowl.
- PFF’s Nathan Jahnke built an All-Star team for every franchise, highlighting the best players at each position from the PFF era. The Lions version was a fun read. “A dream pairing on offense: The Detroit Lions would feature Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown, who is building a résumé that could eventually earn Hall of Fame consideration. At their peaks, the duo would have been nearly impossible to defend.”
- More hype video from OTAs to whet your football appetite.
- Which under-the-radar Lions should we be keeping an eye on? The DetroitLions.com crew weighs in.
- As the NBA Finals kicked off Wednesday, players were asked to predict who will win it all, with an overwhelming majority favoring the New York Knicks.
- “He’s got a great feel for what it’s like to run an offense and to run a room and how to balance volume with intentionally attacking a defense and trying to find yourself in the right plays.” That’s what QB Jared Goff had to say about new Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. ESPN’s Eric Woodyard takes a closer look at how the offense is shaping up after a change at OC.
- In broader NFL news — expect to see a familiar face on CBS Sports after Russell Wilson announced his retirement and his new broadcasting gig.
