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The [[2019 NFL season]] was the [[Detroit Lions]] 90th in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) and their second year under [[List of Detroit Lions head coaches|Head Coach]] [[Matt Patricia]]. The Lions had a promising start to the season with a 2–0–1 record. However, they lost 12 of their last 13 games and were mathematically eliminated from postseason contention following a [[NFL on Thanksgiving Day]] loss to the [[2019 Chicago Bears season]] in week 13. After franchise QB [[Matthew Stafford]] broke his backbone in a Week 9 loss to the [[2019 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]], the Lions were forced to turn to former Bengals backup QB [[Jeff Driskel]] and later undrafted free agent [[David Blough]], neither of whom were able to lead the Lions to a single win. The Lions failed to improve on their 6–10 record from last season, finishing the season with a 3–12–1 record and nine consecutive losses. This resulted in the 3rd pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. They also posted consecutive losing seasons for the first time since [[2012 Detroit Lions season|2012]]–[[2013 Detroit Lions season|2013]].
   
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==Offseason==
  
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=== Coaching changes ===
  
   
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*On January 1, the Lions announced that [[Jim Bob Cooter]] would not return as offensive coordinator.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001006864/article/detroit-lions-part-ways-with-oc-jim-bob-cooter |title=Detroit Lions part ways with OC Jim Bob Cooter |first=Jeremy |last=Bergman |work=NFL.com |accessdate=January 1, 2019 |date=January 1, 2019}}</ref>
  
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*On January 16, the Lions hired [[Darrell Bevell]] as offensive coordinator.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-hire-darrell-bevell-as-offensive-coordinator |title=Lions hire Darrell Bevell as offensive coordinator |work=Detroit Lions |date=January 16, 2019 |access-date=January 16, 2019}}</ref>
  
 
*On January 22, the Lions hired [[John Bonamego]] as special teams coordinator.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lion-hire-john-bonamego-as-special-teams-coordinator |title=Lions hire John Bonamego as special teams coordinator |work=Detroit Lions |date=January 22, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019}}</ref>
  
*On January 22, the Lions hired [[John Bonamego]] as special teams coordinator.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lion-hire-john-bonamego-as-special-teams-coordinator |title=Lions hire John Bonamego as special teams coordinator |work=Detroit Lions |date=January 22, 2019 |access-date=January 22, 2019}}</ref>
 
*On February 26, the Lions hired Kyle Caskey as running backs coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/02/26/detroit-lions-hire-kyle-caskey-running-backs-coach/2996698002/ |title=Detroit Lions hire RBs coach known for producing 1,000-yard rushers |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Dave |last=Birkett |date=February 26, 2019 |access-date=February 26, 2019}}</ref>
  
*On February 26, the Lions hired Kyle Caskey as running backs coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/02/26/detroit-lions-hire-kyle-caskey-running-backs-coach/2996698002/ |title=Detroit Lions hire RBs coach known for producing 1,000-yard rushers |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Dave |last=Birkett |date=February 26, 2019 |access-date=February 26, 2019}}</ref>
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|January 1
 
|[[Connor Cook]]
  
|[[Connor Cook]]
 
|[[Quarterback]]
  
|[[Quarterback]]
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|[[Defensive end]]
  
|[[Defensive end]]
 
|[[New England Patriots]]
  
|[[New England Patriots]]
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| 5 years / $90 million
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|5 years / $90 million
 
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|[[Jesse James (tight end)|Jesse James]]
  
|[[Jesse James (tight end)|Jesse James]]
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|March 19
  
|March 19
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| [[Tommylee Lewis]]
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|[[Tommylee Lewis]]
 
|[[Wide receiver]]
  
|[[Wide receiver]]
 
|[[New Orleans Saints]]
  
|[[New Orleans Saints]]
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|[[Tight end]]
  
|[[Tight end]]
 
|[[Buffalo Bills]]
  
|[[Buffalo Bills]]
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|1 year / $895,000
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| 1 year / $895,000
 
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-te-logan-thomas |title=Lions sign free agent TE Logan Thomas |work=Detroit Lions |date=March 21, 2019 |accessdate=March 22, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-te-logan-thomas |title=Lions sign free agent TE Logan Thomas |work=Detroit Lions |date=March 21, 2019 |accessdate=March 22, 2019}}</ref>
 
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|[[Rashaan Melvin]]
  
|[[Rashaan Melvin]]
 
|[[Cornerback]]
  
|[[Cornerback]]
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| [[Oakland Raiders]]
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|[[Oakland Raiders]]
 
|1 year / $2.15 million
  
|1 year / $2.15 million
 
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-unrestricted-free-agent-cb-rashaan-melvin |title=Lions sign unrestricted free agent CB Rashaan Melvin |work=Detroit Lions |date=March 23, 2019 |accessdate=March 23, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-unrestricted-free-agent-cb-rashaan-melvin |title=Lions sign unrestricted free agent CB Rashaan Melvin |work=Detroit Lions |date=March 23, 2019 |accessdate=March 23, 2019}}</ref>
 
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|April 5
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| April 5
 
|[[C.J. Anderson]]
  
|[[C.J. Anderson]]
 
|[[Running back]]
  
|[[Running back]]
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|[[Quarterback]]
  
|[[Quarterback]]
 
|[[Cincinnati Bengals]]
  
|[[Cincinnati Bengals]]
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| 1 year / $895,000
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|1 year / $895,000
 
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-qb-tom-savage |title=Lions sign free agent QB Tom Savage |work=Detroit Lions |date=April 9, 2019 |accessdate=April 9, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-qb-tom-savage |title=Lions sign free agent QB Tom Savage |work=Detroit Lions |date=April 9, 2019 |accessdate=April 9, 2019}}</ref>
 
|-
  
|-
 
| rowspan="3" |May 9
  
| rowspan="3" |May 9
 
|[[T. J. Hockenson]]
  
|[[T. J. Hockenson]]
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| [[Tight end]]
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|[[Tight end]]
 
|[[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa]]
  
|[[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa]]
 
|4 year / $19.82 million
  
|4 year / $19.82 million
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|[[Cornerback]]
  
|[[Cornerback]]
 
|[[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]]
  
|[[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]]
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| 4 year / $2.84 million
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|4 year / $2.84 million
 
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|[[Jahlani Tavai]]
  
|[[Jahlani Tavai]]
 
|[[Linebacker]]
  
|[[Linebacker]]
 
|[[Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football|Hawaii]]
  
|[[Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football|Hawaii]]
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|4 year / $6.89 million
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| 4 year / $6.89 million
 
|-
  
|-
 
| rowspan="13" |May 10
  
| rowspan="13" |May 10
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|[[Clemson Tigers football|Clemson]]
  
|[[Clemson Tigers football|Clemson]]
 
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| [[C. J. Moore]]
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|[[C. J. Moore]]
 
|
  
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[[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]]
  
[[Safety (gridiron football position)|Safety]]
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|[[Anthony Pittman]]
  
|[[Anthony Pittman]]
 
|[[Linebacker]]
  
|[[Linebacker]]
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| [[Wayne State Warriors football|Wayne State]]
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|[[Wayne State Warriors football|Wayne State]]
 
|-
  
|-
 
|[[Ryan Pope (American football)|Ryan Pope]]
  
|[[Ryan Pope (American football)|Ryan Pope]]
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|[[Ray Smith (defensive lineman)|Ray Smith]]
  
|[[Ray Smith (defensive lineman)|Ray Smith]]
 
|[[Defensive tackle]]
  
|[[Defensive tackle]]
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| [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]]
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|[[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]]
 
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|[[Micah St. Andrew]]
  
|[[Micah St. Andrew]]
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| [[Guard (American and Canadian football)|Guard]]
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|[[Guard (American and Canadian football)|Guard]]
 
|[[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State]]
  
|[[Fresno State Bulldogs football|Fresno State]]
 
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| rowspan="2" |May 12
  
| rowspan="2" |May 12
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| [[Tom Kennedy (wide receiver)|Tom Kennedy]]
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|[[Tom Kennedy (wide receiver)|Tom Kennedy]]
 
|[[Wide receiver]]
  
|[[Wide receiver]]
 
|[[Bryant Bulldogs football|Bryant University]]
  
|[[Bryant Bulldogs football|Bryant University]]
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|1 year / –
  
|1 year / –
 
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| rowspan="5" |May 13
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| rowspan="5" | May 13
 
|[[Austin Bryant]]
  
|[[Austin Bryant]]
 
|[[Defensive end]]
  
|[[Defensive end]]
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|[[P. J. Johnson]]
  
|[[P. J. Johnson]]
 
|[[Defensive tackle]]
  
|[[Defensive tackle]]
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| [[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]]
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|[[Arizona Wildcats football|Arizona]]
 
|4 year / $2.616 million
  
|4 year / $2.616 million
 
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|-
 
|[[Ty Johnson (American football)|Ty Johnson]]
  
|[[Ty Johnson (American football)|Ty Johnson]]
 
|[[Running back]]
  
|[[Running back]]
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| [[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]]
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|[[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]]
 
|4 year / $2.69 million
  
|4 year / $2.69 million
 
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|[[Juwon Young]]
  
|[[Juwon Young]]
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| [[Linebacker]]
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|[[Linebacker]]
 
|[[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]]
  
|[[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]]
 
|1 year / –
  
|1 year / –
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|May 14
  
|May 14
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| [[Travis Fulgham]]
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|[[Travis Fulgham]]
 
|[[Wide receiver]]
  
|[[Wide receiver]]
 
|[[Old Dominion Monarchs football|Old Dominion]]
  
|[[Old Dominion Monarchs football|Old Dominion]]
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| 4 year / $2.698 million
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|4 year / $2.698 million
 
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/05/wr-travis-fulgham-inks-rookie-deal-with-lions-only-will-harris-remains-unsigned.html |title=WR Travis Fulgham inks rookie deal with Lions; only Will Harris remains unsigned |work=MLive.com |first=Kyle |last=Meinke |date=May 14, 2019 |accessdate=May 14, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/05/wr-travis-fulgham-inks-rookie-deal-with-lions-only-will-harris-remains-unsigned.html |title=WR Travis Fulgham inks rookie deal with Lions; only Will Harris remains unsigned |work=MLive.com |first=Kyle |last=Meinke |date=May 14, 2019 |accessdate=May 14, 2019}}</ref>
 
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|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/06/04/detroit-lions-sign-draft-picks-harris-travis-fulgham/1336979001/ |title=Detroit Lions sign 2019 third-round pick Will Harris |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Dave |last=Birkett |date=June 4, 2019 |accessdate=June 4, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/06/04/detroit-lions-sign-draft-picks-harris-travis-fulgham/1336979001/ |title=Detroit Lions sign 2019 third-round pick Will Harris |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Dave |last=Birkett |date=June 4, 2019 |accessdate=June 4, 2019}}</ref>
 
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| [[Brandon Reilly (American football)|Brandon Reilly]]
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|[[Brandon Reilly (American football)|Brandon Reilly]]
 
|[[Wide receiver]]
  
|[[Wide receiver]]
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| [[Dallas Cowboys]]
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|[[Dallas Cowboys]]
 
|2 year / $1.23 million
  
|2 year / $1.23 million
 
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-wr-brandon-reilly |title=Lions sign free agent WR Brandon Reilly |work=Detroit Lions |date=June 3, 2019 |accessdate=June 3, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-wr-brandon-reilly |title=Lions sign free agent WR Brandon Reilly |work=Detroit Lions |date=June 3, 2019 |accessdate=June 3, 2019}}</ref>
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|[[Center (gridiron football)|Center]]
  
|[[Center (gridiron football)|Center]]
 
|[[Washington Redskins]]
  
|[[Washington Redskins]]
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|1 year / –
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| 1 year / –
 
| rowspan="2" |<ref name="Bowanko-Fales">{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agents-ol-luke-bowanko-qb-david-fales |title=Lions sign free agents OL Luke Bowanko & QB David Fales |work=Detroit Lions |date=June 10, 2019 |accessdate=June 10, 2019}}</ref>
  
| rowspan="2" |<ref name="Bowanko-Fales">{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agents-ol-luke-bowanko-qb-david-fales |title=Lions sign free agents OL Luke Bowanko & QB David Fales |work=Detroit Lions |date=June 10, 2019 |accessdate=June 10, 2019}}</ref>
 
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|-
 
|[[David Fales]]
  
|[[David Fales]]
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| [[Quarterback]]
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|[[Quarterback]]
 
|[[Miami Dolphins]]
  
|[[Miami Dolphins]]
 
|1 year / –
  
|1 year / –
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|[[Tight end]]
  
|[[Tight end]]
 
|[[Salt Lake Stallions]]
  
|[[Salt Lake Stallions]]
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| 1 year / $570,000
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|1 year / $570,000
 
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-te-austin-traylor |title=Lions sign free agent TE Austin Traylor |work=Detroit Lions |date=July 22, 2019 |accessdate=July 22, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-te-austin-traylor |title=Lions sign free agent TE Austin Traylor |work=Detroit Lions |date=July 22, 2019 |accessdate=July 22, 2019}}</ref>
 
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|August 28
  
|August 28
 
|James Williams
  
|James Williams
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| [[Running back]]
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|[[Running back]]
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| [[Washington State Cougars football|Washington State]]
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|[[Washington State Cougars football|Washington State]]
 
|Undrafted FA
  
|Undrafted FA
 
|<ref>{{cite web|first=Benjamin|last=Raven|title=Lions sign UDFA running back James Williams day after releasing Zach Zenner|url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/lions-sign-udfa-running-back-james-williams-day-after-releasing-zach-zenner.html|website=MLive|date=August 28, 2019 |accessdate=August 28, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web|first=Benjamin|last=Raven|title=Lions sign UDFA running back James Williams day after releasing Zach Zenner|url=https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/08/lions-sign-udfa-running-back-james-williams-day-after-releasing-zach-zenner.html|website=MLive|date=August 28, 2019 |accessdate=August 28, 2019}}</ref>
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! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=2019|border=2}}" | New Team
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! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=2019|border=2}}" |New Team
 
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=2019|border=2}}" |Source
  
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|[[Bruce Ellington]]
  
|[[Bruce Ellington]]
 
|[[Wide receiver]]
  
|[[Wide receiver]]
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|Released
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| Released
 
|[[New England Patriots]]
  
|[[New England Patriots]]
 
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|March 8
  
|March 8
 
|[[T. J. Lang]]
  
|[[T. J. Lang]]
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| [[Guard (American and Canadian football)|Guard]]
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|[[Guard (American and Canadian football)|Guard]]
 
|Retired
  
|Retired
 
| {{n/a}}
  
| {{n/a}}
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|March 10
  
|March 10
 
|[[Nevin Lawson]]
  
|[[Nevin Lawson]]
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| [[Cornerback]]
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|[[Cornerback]]
 
|Released
  
|Released
 
|[[Oakland Raiders]]
  
|[[Oakland Raiders]]
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| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001021723/article/lions-parting-ways-with-starting-cb-nevin-lawson |title=Lions releasing starting CB Nevin Lawson |work=NFL.com |first=Andie |last=Hagemann |date=March 10, 2019 |accessdate=March 10, 2019}}</ref>
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|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001021723/article/lions-parting-ways-with-starting-cb-nevin-lawson |title=Lions releasing starting CB Nevin Lawson |work=NFL.com |first=Andie |last=Hagemann |date=March 10, 2019 |accessdate=March 10, 2019}}</ref>
 
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|March 11
  
|March 11
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|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/Article/Cowboys-sign-defensive-lineman-Kerry-Hyder-130253317/ |title=Cowboys sign defensive lineman Kerry Hyder |first=Patrik |last=Walker |work=247sports.com |date=March 18, 2019 |accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/Article/Cowboys-sign-defensive-lineman-Kerry-Hyder-130253317/ |title=Cowboys sign defensive lineman Kerry Hyder |first=Patrik |last=Walker |work=247sports.com |date=March 18, 2019 |accessdate=May 23, 2019}}</ref>
 
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| March 29
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|March 29
 
|[[Luke Willson]]
  
|[[Luke Willson]]
 
|[[Tight end]]
  
|[[Tight end]]
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|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-add-free-agent-pass-rusher-eli-harold |title=Bills add free agent pass rusher Eli Harold| |work=Bufallo Bills |first=Chris |last=Brown |date=April 10, 2019 |accessdate=April 18, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-add-free-agent-pass-rusher-eli-harold |title=Bills add free agent pass rusher Eli Harold| |work=Bufallo Bills |first=Chris |last=Brown |date=April 10, 2019 |accessdate=April 18, 2019}}</ref>
 
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| May 8
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|May 8
 
|[[Ezekiel Ansah]]
  
|[[Ezekiel Ansah]]
 
|Defensive end
  
|Defensive end
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|June 14
  
|June 14
 
|[[Michael Roberts (American football)|Michael Roberts]]
  
|[[Michael Roberts (American football)|Michael Roberts]]
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| Tight end
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|Tight end
 
|Released
  
|Released
 
|[[Green Bay Packers]]
  
|[[Green Bay Packers]]
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! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=2019|border=2}}" | Date
 
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=2019|border=2}}" |Player
  
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=2019|border=2}}" |Player
 
! style="{{NFLPrimaryStyle|Detroit Lions|year=2019|border=2}}" |Position
  
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|[[Romeo Okwara]]
  
|[[Romeo Okwara]]
 
|[[Defensive end]]
  
|[[Defensive end]]
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| 2 years / $6.8 million
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|2 years / $6.8 million
 
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001020154/article/lions-de-romeo-okwara-agree-on-2year-contract |title=Lions, DE Romeo Okwara agree on 2-year contract |work=NFL.com |first=Grant |last=Gordon |date=March 1, 2019 |accessdate=March 1, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001020154/article/lions-de-romeo-okwara-agree-on-2year-contract |title=Lions, DE Romeo Okwara agree on 2-year contract |work=NFL.com |first=Grant |last=Gordon |date=March 1, 2019 |accessdate=March 1, 2019}}</ref>
 
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|[[Marcus Cooper]]
  
|[[Marcus Cooper]]
 
|[[Cornerback]]
  
|[[Cornerback]]
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|1 year / $895,000
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| 1 year / $895,000
 
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-re-sign-free-agent-cb-marcus-cooper-sr |title=Lions re-sign free agent CB Marcus Cooper Sr. |work=Detroit Lions |date=March 18, 2019 |accessdate=March 18, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-re-sign-free-agent-cb-marcus-cooper-sr |title=Lions re-sign free agent CB Marcus Cooper Sr. |work=Detroit Lions |date=March 18, 2019 |accessdate=March 18, 2019}}</ref>
 
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|March 22
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| March 22
 
|[[Andrew Donnal]]
  
|[[Andrew Donnal]]
 
|[[Tackle (gridiron football position)|Offensive tackle]]
  
|[[Tackle (gridiron football position)|Offensive tackle]]
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|1 year / $845,000
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| 1 year / $845,000
 
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-re-sign-ol-andrew-donnal |title=Lions re-sign OL Andrew Donnal |work=Detroit Lions |date=March 22, 2019 |accessdate=March 22, 2019}}</ref>
  
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-re-sign-ol-andrew-donnal |title=Lions re-sign OL Andrew Donnal |work=Detroit Lions |date=March 22, 2019 |accessdate=March 22, 2019}}</ref>
 
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*On June 13, the Lions originally traded [[tight end]] [[Michael Roberts (American football)|Michael Roberts]] to the [[New England Patriots]] in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the [[2020 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/06/13/detroit-lions-trading-te-roberts-patriots/1442001001/ |title=Lions trade Michael Roberts, continue revamp of tight end position |newspaper=The Detroit News |first=Justin |last=Rogers |date=June 13, 2019 |accessdate=June 13, 2019}}</ref> The trade was rescinded the next day, and Roberts was subsequently released by the Lions.<ref name="Roberts waived" />
  
*On June 13, the Lions originally traded [[tight end]] [[Michael Roberts (American football)|Michael Roberts]] to the [[New England Patriots]] in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the [[2020 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/06/13/detroit-lions-trading-te-roberts-patriots/1442001001/ |title=Lions trade Michael Roberts, continue revamp of tight end position |newspaper=The Detroit News |first=Justin |last=Rogers |date=June 13, 2019 |accessdate=June 13, 2019}}</ref> The trade was rescinded the next day, and Roberts was subsequently released by the Lions.<ref name="Roberts waived" />
   
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*The Lions acquired a fourth-round selection (No. 114) from the [[New England Patriots]] in the [[2018 NFL Draft|2018 draft]] in exchange for a third-round selection in the [[2019 NFL Draft|2019 draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/04/28/detroit-lions-nfl-draft/561292002/|title=Detroit Lions trade up, pick Alabama DE Da'Shawn Hand in NFL draft Round 4|newspaper=[[Detroit Free Press]]|first=Carlos|last=Monarrez|date=April 28, 2018|accessdate=April 28, 2018}}</ref>
  
*The Lions acquired a fourth-round selection (No. 114) from the [[New England Patriots]] in the [[2018 NFL Draft|2018 draft]] in exchange for a third-round selection in the [[2019 NFL Draft|2019 draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/04/28/detroit-lions-nfl-draft/561292002/|title=Detroit Lions trade up, pick Alabama DE Da'Shawn Hand in NFL draft Round 4|newspaper=[[Detroit Free Press]]|first=Carlos|last=Monarrez|date=April 28, 2018|accessdate=April 28, 2018}}</ref>
 
*The Lions received a third round selection from the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in exchange for wide receiver [[Golden Tate]].<ref>[http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25127780/lions-trade-wide-receiver-golden-tate-eagles Wide receiver Golden Tate heading from Lions to Eagles] ESPN, October 30, 2018</ref>
  
*The Lions received a third round selection from the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in exchange for wide receiver [[Golden Tate]].<ref>[http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25127780/lions-trade-wide-receiver-golden-tate-eagles Wide receiver Golden Tate heading from Lions to Eagles] ESPN, October 30, 2018</ref>
 
*The Lions acquired a third-round selection (No. 81) from the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in exchange for their original third-round selection (No. 88) and a sixth-round selection (No. 204).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/26/detroit-lions-will-harris-2019-nfl-draft/3593387002/ |title=Detroit Lions take DB Will Harris in Round 3 of 2019 NFL draft |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Carlos |last=Monarrez |date=April 26, 2019 |access-date=April 26, 2019}}</ref>
  
*The Lions acquired a third-round selection (No. 81) from the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in exchange for their original third-round selection (No. 88) and a sixth-round selection (No. 204).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/26/detroit-lions-will-harris-2019-nfl-draft/3593387002/ |title=Detroit Lions take DB Will Harris in Round 3 of 2019 NFL draft |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Carlos |last=Monarrez |date=April 26, 2019 |access-date=April 26, 2019}}</ref>
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* The Lions acquired a fourth-round selection (No. 117) and a sixth-round selection (No. 186) from the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in exchange for their original fourth-round selection (No. 111).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/27/detroit-lions-trade-down-fourth-round-gain-sixth-rounder/3599120002/ |title=Lions trade down in fourth round, draft Clemson DE Austin Bryant |newspaper=The Detroit News |first=Justin |last=Rogers |date=April 27, 2019 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref>
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*The Lions acquired a fourth-round selection (No. 117) and a sixth-round selection (No. 186) from the [[Atlanta Falcons]] in exchange for their original fourth-round selection (No. 111).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/04/27/detroit-lions-trade-down-fourth-round-gain-sixth-rounder/3599120002/ |title=Lions trade down in fourth round, draft Clemson DE Austin Bryant |newspaper=The Detroit News |first=Justin |last=Rogers |date=April 27, 2019 |accessdate=April 27, 2019}}</ref>
 
*The [[Miami Dolphins]] traded a conditional seventh-round selection to Detroit in exchange for defensive tackle [[Akeem Spence]].<ref>[http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23396165/miami-dolphins-obtain-defensive-tackle-akeem-spence-trade-detroit-lions Lions trade DT Akeem Spence to Dolphins] ESPN, May 3, 2018</ref>
  
*The [[Miami Dolphins]] traded a conditional seventh-round selection to Detroit in exchange for defensive tackle [[Akeem Spence]].<ref>[http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23396165/miami-dolphins-obtain-defensive-tackle-akeem-spence-trade-detroit-lions Lions trade DT Akeem Spence to Dolphins] ESPN, May 3, 2018</ref>
 
*Detroit traded a fifth-round selection to the [[New York Giants]] in exchange for defensive tackle [[Damon Harrison]]. The condition was that the Giants would receive the higher of Detroit or San Francisco’s 5th round selections. <ref>{{cite web|title=Giants trade DT Damon Harrison to Lions for 5th-round pick|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25068826/giants-trade-dt-damon-harrison-lions-5th-round-pick|date=October 25, 2018|accessdate=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
  
*Detroit traded a fifth-round selection to the [[New York Giants]] in exchange for defensive tackle [[Damon Harrison]]. The condition was that the Giants would receive the higher of Detroit or San Francisco’s 5th round selections. <ref>{{cite web|title=Giants trade DT Damon Harrison to Lions for 5th-round pick|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25068826/giants-trade-dt-damon-harrison-lions-5th-round-pick|date=October 25, 2018|accessdate=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 03:38, 29 January 2021

2019 Detroit Lions season
Head Coach Matt Patricia
General Manager Bob Quinn
Home Field Ford Field
Results
Record 3–12-1
Place 4th place
Playoff Finish Did not qualify
Pro Bowlers CB Darius Slay, WR Kenny Golladay
Uniform
File:Detroit lions unif17.png
Timeline
Previous season Next season
2018 2020

The 2019 NFL season was the Detroit Lions 90th in the National Football League (NFL) and their second year under Head Coach Matt Patricia. The Lions had a promising start to the season with a 2–0–1 record. However, they lost 12 of their last 13 games and were mathematically eliminated from postseason contention following a NFL on Thanksgiving Day loss to the 2019 Chicago Bears season in week 13. After franchise QB Matthew Stafford broke his backbone in a Week 9 loss to the Oakland Raiders, the Lions were forced to turn to former Bengals backup QB Jeff Driskel and later undrafted free agent David Blough, neither of whom were able to lead the Lions to a single win. The Lions failed to improve on their 6–10 record from last season, finishing the season with a 3–12–1 record and nine consecutive losses. This resulted in the 3rd pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. They also posted consecutive losing seasons for the first time since 2012–2013.

Darrell Bevell as offensive coordinator |work=Detroit Lions |date=January 16, 2019 |access-date=January 16, 2019}}</ref>

  • On January 22, the Lions hired John Bonamego as special teams coordinator.[1]
  • On February 26, the Lions hired Kyle Caskey as running backs coach.[2]
  • On March 11, the Lions hired Stephen Thomas as defensive quality control coach, Rodney Hill as assistant strength and performance coach, Leon Washington as WCF minority coaching assistantship/offense and special teams coach, and Marquice Williams as assistant special teams coach.[3]

Additions

Date Player Position Previous team Contract Source
January 1 Connor Cook Quarterback Cincinnati Bengals 1 year / $645,000 [4]
March 11 Danny Amendola Wide receiver Miami Dolphins 1 year / $5.75 million [5]
March 14 Justin Coleman Cornerback Seattle Seahawks 4 years / $36 million [6]
Trey Flowers Defensive end New England Patriots 5 years / $90 million
Jesse James Tight end Pittsburgh Steelers 4 years / $22.6 million
Oday Aboushi Guard Arizona Cardinals 1 year / $2 million [7]
Andrew Adams Safety Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1 year / $920,000
March 19 Tommylee Lewis Wide receiver New Orleans Saints 1 year / $920,000 [8]
March 21 Logan Thomas Tight end Buffalo Bills 1 year / $895,000 [9]
March 23 Rashaan Melvin Cornerback Oakland Raiders 1 year / $2.15 million [10]
April 5 C.J. Anderson Running back Los Angeles Rams 1 year / $1.5 million [11]
April 9 Tom Savage Quarterback Cincinnati Bengals 1 year / $895,000 [12]
May 9 T. J. Hockenson Tight end Iowa 4 year / $19.82 million [13]
Amani Oruwariye Cornerback Penn State 4 year / $2.84 million
Jahlani Tavai Linebacker Hawaii 4 year / $6.89 million
May 10 Nate Becker Tight end Miami
Undrafted FA
 [14]
Beau Benzschawel Guard Wisconsin
Malik Carney Linebacker North Carolina
Jonathan Duhart Wide receiver Old Dominion
Tre Lamar Linebacker Clemson
C. J. Moore

Safety

Mississippi
Matt Nelson

Tackle

Iowa

Donald Parham Tight end Stetson
Anthony Pittman Linebacker Wayne State
Ryan Pope Tackle San Diego State
Ray Smith Defensive tackle Boston College
Micah St. Andrew Guard Fresno State
Kevin Strong Defensive tackle UTSA
May 12 Tom Kennedy Wide receiver Bryant University 3 year / $1.755 million [15]
Jordan Smallwood Wide receiver Kansas City Chiefs 1 year / –
May 13 Austin Bryant Defensive end Clemson 4 year / $3.24 million [16]
P. J. Johnson Defensive tackle Arizona 4 year / $2.616 million
Ty Johnson Running back Maryland 4 year / $2.69 million
Isaac Nauta Tight end Georgia 4 year / $2.62 million
Juwon Young Linebacker Marshall 1 year / – [17]
May 14 Travis Fulgham Wide receiver Old Dominion 4 year / $2.698 million [18]
June 3 Will Harris Safety Boston College 4 year / $3.472 million [19]
Brandon Reilly Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys 2 year / $1.23 million [20]
June 6 Jermaine Kearse Wide receiver New York Jets 1 year / $1.35 million [21]
June 10 Luke Bowanko Center Washington Redskins 1 year / – [22]
David Fales Quarterback Miami Dolphins 1 year / –
July 22 Austin Traylor Tight end Salt Lake Stallions 1 year / $570,000 [23]
July 26 Mike Daniels Defensive tackle Green Bay Packers 1 year / $9.1 million [24]
July 30 Fred Jones Defensive tackle New York Jets 1 year / $495,000 [25]
August 4 Tarvarus McFadden Cornerback San Francisco 49ers 1 year / $495,000 [26]
August 28 James Williams Running back Washington State Undrafted FA [27]

Departures

Date Player Position Note New Team Source
February 15 Glover Quin Safety Retired N/A [28][29][30]
Bruce Ellington Wide receiver Released New England Patriots
Nicholas Grigsby Linebacker Released Baltimore Ravens
March 8 T. J. Lang Guard Retired N/A [31][32]
March 10 Nevin Lawson Cornerback Released Oakland Raiders [33]
March 11 Trevor Bates Linebacker Released [34]
March 18 Kerry Hyder Defensive end UFA Dallas Cowboys [35]
March 29 Luke Willson Tight end UFA Oakland Raiders [36]
April 10 Eli Harold Defensive end UFA Buffalo Bills [37]
May 8 Ezekiel Ansah Defensive end UFA Seattle Seahawks [38]
May 9 Nick Bellore Fullback UFA Seattle Seahawks [39]
May 15 Levine Toilolo Tight end UFA San Francisco 49ers [40]
June 10 Connor Cook Quarterback Released [22]
June 14 Michael Roberts Tight end Released Green Bay Packers [41][42]
July 27 Theo Riddick Running back Released Denver Broncos [43]
August 4 Deontez Alexander Wide receiver Released [26]
August 27 Zach Zenner Running back Released [44]

Re-signings

Date Player Position Contract Source
February 13 Don Muhlbach Long snapper 1 year / $1.12 million [45]
March 1 Romeo Okwara Defensive end 2 years / $6.8 million [46]
March 12 Zach Zenner Running back 1 year / – [47]
March 18 Marcus Cooper Cornerback 1 year / $895,000 [48]
March 22 Andrew Donnal Offensive tackle 1 year / $845,000 [49]

Trades

  • On June 13, the Lions originally traded tight end Michael Roberts to the New England Patriots in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.[50] The trade was rescinded the next day, and Roberts was subsequently released by the Lions.[41]

NFL Draft

Main article: 2019 NFL Draft
2019 Detroit Lions draft
Round Pick Player Position College Notes
1 8 T. J. Hockenson  TE Iowa
2 43 Jahlani Tavai  LB Hawaii
3 81 Will Harris  S Boston College
4 117 Austin Bryant  DE Clemson
5 146 Amani Oruwariye  CB Penn State
6 184 Travis Fulgham  WR Old Dominion
6 186 Ty Johnson  RB Maryland
7 224 Isaac Nauta  TE Georgia
7 229 P. J. Johnson  DT Arizona
      Made roster    *   Made at least one Pro Bowl during career

Draft trades

  • The Lions acquired a fourth-round selection (No. 114) from the New England Patriots in the 2018 draft in exchange for a third-round selection in the 2019 draft.[51]
  • The Lions received a third round selection from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for wide receiver Golden Tate.[52]
  • The Lions acquired a third-round selection (No. 81) from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for their original third-round selection (No. 88) and a sixth-round selection (No. 204).[53]
  • The Lions acquired a fourth-round selection (No. 117) and a sixth-round selection (No. 186) from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for their original fourth-round selection (No. 111).[54]
  • The Miami Dolphins traded a conditional seventh-round selection to Detroit in exchange for defensive tackle Akeem Spence.[55]
  • Detroit traded a fifth-round selection to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive tackle Damon Harrison. The condition was that the Giants would receive the higher of Detroit or San Francisco’s 5th round selections. [56]
  • The San Francisco 49ers traded their fifth-round selection to Detroit in exchange for guard Laken Tomlinson.[57]

Staff

Detroit Lions staffv · d · e
Front Office
  • Owner/Chairman – Shelia Ford Hamp
  • Vice Chairpeople – William Clay Ford, Jr., Martha Ford Morse, Elizabeth Ford Kontulis
  • President – Rod Wood
  • Executive Vice President of Football Operations/General Manager – Brad Holmes
  • Special Assistant to chairman and President & CEO - Chris Spielman
  • Assistant General Manager - Ray Agnew
  • Senior Vice President of football & Business administration - Mike Disner
  • Senior Personnel Executive - John Dorsey
  • Senior Personnel Executive – Jimmy Raye III
  • Vice President of Player Personnel Lance Newmark
  • Director of Pro Scouting - Rob Lohman



Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
  • Offensive Assistant Coach - Tanner Engstrand
  
Defensive Coaches
  • Defensive Coordinator- Aaron Glenn
  • Defensive Line - Todd Wash
  • Inside Linebacker Coach - Mark DeLeone
  • Defensive Backs & Passing Game - Aubrey Pleasant
  • Senior Defensive Assistant - Dom Capers
Special Teams Coaches
  • Special Teams Coordinator – Dave Fipp
  • Assistant Special Teams – Jett Modkins
Strength and Conditioning
  • Head Strength & Conditioning - Josh Schuler
  • Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Morris Henry

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Current roster

Detroit Lions current rosterview · talk · edit
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Reserve lists
  • Currently vacant

Unrestricted FAs

Restricted FAs

Exclusive-Rights FAs

Rookies in italics

Roster updated March 3, 2011
Depth chart • Transactions
48 active, 0 inactive, 28 FAs

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Schedule

Preseason

Week Date Opponent Result Record Game site NFL.com
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1 Template:Dow tooltip New England Patriots L 3–31 0–1 Ford Field Recap
2 Template:Dow tooltip at Houston Texans L 23–30 0–2 NRG Stadium Recap
3 Template:Dow tooltip Buffalo Bills L 20–24 0–3 Ford Field Recap
4 Template:Dow tooltip at Cleveland Browns L 16–20 0–4 FirstEnergy Stadium Recap

Regular season

Week Date Kickoff (ET) Opponent Result Record Game site TV NFL.com
recap
1 September 8 4:25 p.m. at Arizona Cardinals State Farm Stadium Fox
2 September 15 1:00 p.m. Los Angeles Chargers Ford Field CBS
3 September 22 1:00 p.m. at Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field Fox
4 September 29 1:00 p.m. Kansas City Chiefs Ford Field Fox
5 Bye
6 Template:Dow tooltip 8:15 p.m. at Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field ESPN †
7 October 20 1:00 p.m. Minnesota Vikings Ford Field Fox
8 October 27 1:00 p.m. New York Giants Ford Field Fox
9 November 3 4:05 p.m. at Oakland Raiders RingCentral Coliseum Fox
10 November 10 1:00 p.m. at Chicago Bears Soldier Field CBS
11 November 17 1:00 p.m. Dallas Cowboys Ford Field Fox
12 November 24 1:00 p.m. at Washington Redskins FedExField Fox
13 November 28 12:30 p.m. Chicago Bears Ford Field Fox
14 December 8 1:00 p.m. at Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium Fox
15 December 15 1:00 p.m. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ford Field Fox
16 Template:Dow tooltip or 22 TBD at Denver Broncos Empower Field at Mile High TBD
17 December 29 1:00 p.m. Green Bay Packers Ford Field Fox

Notes

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
  • Networks and times for Sunday games from Weeks 7–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling.
  • As the result of Saturday flexible scheduling during Week 16, the date, kickoff and network for that week's game at the Denver Broncos will be finalized at a later date — by no later than the end of Week 8.[58]

† Game will be simulcast on WXYZ-TV.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Arizona Cardinals

Week One: Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals – Game summary
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Cardinals 0 0 0 0

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at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

Game information

First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Top passers

  • DET -
  • ARI -

Top rushers

  • DET -
  • ARI -

Top receivers

  • DET -
  • ARI -

The Lions will begin the regular season on the road against the Arizona Cardinals.

Standings

Division

Template:2019 NFC North standings

Conference

Template:2019 NFC standings

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