Detroit lions 2018 news
Here are some notable news stories and updates from the 2018 season of the Detroit Lions:
Preseason
- August 2018: The Lions signed quarterback Tom Savage to a one-year contract, adding depth to their quarterback room behind starter Matthew Stafford.
- August 2018: The Lions traded defensive end Ezekiel Ansah to the Seattle Seahawks, receiving a fifth-round draft pick in return.
Regular Season
- September 2018: The Lions started the season 0-3, with losses to the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, and Dallas Cowboys.
- October 2018: The Lions fired defensive coordinator Jim Caldwell, replacing him with defensive backs coach Gunther Cunningham.
- October 2018: The Lions traded wide receiver Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles, receiving a third-round draft pick in return.
- November 2018: The Lions signed quarterback Matt Cassel to a one-year contract, adding depth to their quarterback room.
- December 2018: The Lions finished the season 6-10, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Injuries
- August 2018: The Lions placed defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson on injured reserve with a knee injury.
- September 2018: The Lions placed wide receiver Kenny Golladay on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
- October 2018: The Lions placed quarterback Matthew Stafford on injured reserve with a back injury.
- November 2018: The Lions placed defensive end Kerry Hyder on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.
Coaching Staff Changes
- January 2019: The Lions hired Darrell Bevell as their new offensive coordinator, replacing Jim Bob Cooter.
- January 2019: The Lions hired Paul Pasqualoni as their new defensive coordinator, replacing Gunther Cunningham.
Free Agency
- March 2019: The Lions signed defensive tackle Trey Flowers to a five-year contract, adding a key free agent to their defensive line.
- March 2019: The Lions signed wide receiver Danny Amendola to a one-year contract, adding depth to their receiving corps.
Draft
- April 2019: The Lions selected defensive tackle Frank Ragnow with the 20th overall pick in the NFL Draft.
- April 2019: The Lions selected wide receiver Kerryon Johnson with the 43rd overall pick in the NFL Draft.
These are just a few of the notable news stories and updates from the 2018 season of the Detroit Lions.