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May 21, 2025

Detroit Lions News

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Detroit Lions withdraw playoff-seeding rule change proposal

NFL Network reports the Lions have withdrawn their proposal to change the playoff-seeding to support better win-loss records over division winners.

By Benjamin Raven | braven@mlive.com

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Lions team president to serve as Grand Marshal at Detroit Grand Prix

Rod Wood will deliver the starting command for this weekend’s big race in the Motor City.

By Kory Woods | kwoods@mlive.com

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Sports

Why Michigan Panthers earned right to host USFL Championship, but won’t

The winner will take on the winner of the XFL Conference Championship.

By Brandon Champion | bchampio@mlive.com

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Detroit Lions set 2025 preseason schedule, kicking off with Hall of Fame game

The Lions are set to hold four preseason matchups ahead of the 2025 regular season.

By Jacob Richman | jrichman@mlive.com

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Lions OLB coach sees bright future ahead for versatile defender

Despite a season-ending injury in 2024, Lions coaches believe Derrick Barnes is poised to make a major impact in his return.

By Kory Woods | kwoods@mlive.com

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