Dave Birkett
@davebirkett.bsky.social
Detroit Lions beat writer for the Detroit Free Press. 4x Michigan Sportswriter of the Year.
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Dave Birkett
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Detroit Lions: An Illustrated Timeline - Dave Birkett
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Lions waive DL Quinton Jefferson, CB Arthur Maulet and CB Nick Whiteside.
Re-signed S Erick Hallett to practice squad.
Clearing some room for PUP/IR activations
Re-signed S Erick Hallett to practice squad.
Clearing some room for PUP/IR activations
November 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Lions waive DL Quinton Jefferson, CB Arthur Maulet and CB Nick Whiteside.
Re-signed S Erick Hallett to practice squad.
Clearing some room for PUP/IR activations
Re-signed S Erick Hallett to practice squad.
Clearing some room for PUP/IR activations
Lions estimated practice report for today
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Lions estimated practice report for today
Guess Kelvin Sheppard isn’t riding with Art Maulet anymore
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Guess Kelvin Sheppard isn’t riding with Art Maulet anymore
Good news for season ticket holders to start the holiday season: The Lions plan to keep ticket prices flat for 2026. They'll likely have 8 home games next year, with one going overseas www.freep.com/story/sports...
Lions to keep ticket prices flat for 2026, expect to play overseas game
The Lions have raised season ticket prices substantially the past 2 seasons but still have a waiting list of just under 20,000
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November 25, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Good news for season ticket holders to start the holiday season: The Lions plan to keep ticket prices flat for 2026. They'll likely have 8 home games next year, with one going overseas www.freep.com/story/sports...
Finally, ex-Detroit Lions OT Lomas Brown is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame www.freep.com/story/sports...
Finally, Lomas Brown, ex-Detroit Lions OT is Hall of Fame semifinalist
Lomas Brown, a seven-time Pro Bowler who blocked for Barry Sanders, is one of 26 modern candidates up for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Finally, ex-Detroit Lions OT Lomas Brown is a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame www.freep.com/story/sports...
Went back and watched every Aidan Hutchinson pass rush snap against the Giants and Jermaine Eluemunor did a pretty good job against in pass protection, without much help. But as Hutchison said Monday, 'We won the game,’ and that’s what matters most
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Lions' Aidan Hutchinson claps back at Giants OT rip: 'We won the game'
Giants RT Jermaine Eluemunor said Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson 'didn't do a damn thing' until his final sack Sunday. Hutchinson had an answer.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Went back and watched every Aidan Hutchinson pass rush snap against the Giants and Jermaine Eluemunor did a pretty good job against in pass protection, without much help. But as Hutchison said Monday, 'We won the game,’ and that’s what matters most
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Terrion Arnold injury update: Detroit Lions CB moving through concussion protocol, could return Thanksgiving vs. Packers www.freep.com/story/sports...
Terrion Arnold injury update: Detroit Lions CB getting closer
Terrion Arnold injury update: The Detroit Lions CB is still in concussion protocol, but is advancing and could return Thursday against the Packers.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Terrion Arnold injury update: Detroit Lions CB moving through concussion protocol, could return Thanksgiving vs. Packers www.freep.com/story/sports...
Lions practice report
November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Lions practice report
The Lions are a flawed team & were fortunate to beat the Giants on Sunday. But they did, & that means their goals are still within reach. Their margin for error is slim & they can't afford a slipup Thursday vs the Packers. My column on where things stand w/6 games left www.freep.com/story/sports...
Flawed Lions' hopes come down to Thanksgiving game vs Packers
Detroit Lions can't afford to play like they did vs Giants against the Packers on Thanksgiving, Cowboys or Rams if they're going to make NFL playoffs.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Lions are a flawed team & were fortunate to beat the Giants on Sunday. But they did, & that means their goals are still within reach. Their margin for error is slim & they can't afford a slipup Thursday vs the Packers. My column on where things stand w/6 games left www.freep.com/story/sports...
Worth sharing from the other site… NYG OT not a fan of Aidan Hutchinson, obviously
November 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Worth sharing from the other site… NYG OT not a fan of Aidan Hutchinson, obviously
Amon-Ra St. Brown was telling everyone on the Lions sideline before overtime: Feed Jahmyr Gibbs. His coaches listened, and the Lions came away with a win www.freep.com/story/sports...
Even Amon-Ra St. Brown knows what Lions should do: Feed Jahmyr Gibbs
Amon-Ra St. Brown is like most wide receivers, he wants the ball. But as the Detroit Lions gathered on the sideline, he told everyone to feed Gibbs.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Amon-Ra St. Brown was telling everyone on the Lions sideline before overtime: Feed Jahmyr Gibbs. His coaches listened, and the Lions came away with a win www.freep.com/story/sports...
Lions grades vs Giants: Jahmyr Gibbs, special teams have banner days in Lions victory www.freep.com/story/sports...
Lions grades vs Giants: Dan Campbell overcomes game-management issues
Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett grades the Detroit Lions’ performance in their 34-27 overtime win against the New York Giants on Nov. 23.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Lions grades vs Giants: Jahmyr Gibbs, special teams have banner days in Lions victory www.freep.com/story/sports...
"That dude’s as good as they come in our league. And he’s making his claim across the league as one of the best players, regardless of position, and we’re lucky to have him."
On Jahmyr Gibbs' big day and how he might have saved the Detroit Lions' season www.freep.com/story/sports...
On Jahmyr Gibbs' big day and how he might have saved the Detroit Lions' season www.freep.com/story/sports...
Even Amon-Ra St. Brown knows what Lions should do: Feed Jahmyr Gibbs
Amon-Ra St. Brown is like most wide receivers, he wants the ball. But as the Detroit Lions gathered on the sideline, he told everyone to feed Gibbs.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:12 AM
"That dude’s as good as they come in our league. And he’s making his claim across the league as one of the best players, regardless of position, and we’re lucky to have him."
On Jahmyr Gibbs' big day and how he might have saved the Detroit Lions' season www.freep.com/story/sports...
On Jahmyr Gibbs' big day and how he might have saved the Detroit Lions' season www.freep.com/story/sports...
Dan Campbell on Jahmyr Gibbs: "He's electric. He's a game changer." Gibbs' huge day propels Lions to important OT win against the Giants www.freep.com/story/sports...
Lions rally to stun Giants, 34-27 in OT, stay in NFL playoff race
Jahmyr Gibbs ran 69 yards for a TD on the first play of overtime, helping the Detroit Lions rally past the stinky New York Giants in Week 12.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Dan Campbell on Jahmyr Gibbs: "He's electric. He's a game changer." Gibbs' huge day propels Lions to important OT win against the Giants www.freep.com/story/sports...
Jahmyr Gibbs, a gift from the Gods. 69 yard TD on the first play of overtime
November 23, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Jahmyr Gibbs, a gift from the Gods. 69 yard TD on the first play of overtime
That's the Lions first takeaway since the Vikings game Nov. 2
November 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM
That's the Lions first takeaway since the Vikings game Nov. 2
Jameis giveth, Jameis taketh away
November 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Jameis giveth, Jameis taketh away
Jahmyr Gibbs
12 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD
8 catches, 25 yards, 1 TD
12 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD
8 catches, 25 yards, 1 TD
November 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Jahmyr Gibbs
12 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD
8 catches, 25 yards, 1 TD
12 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD
8 catches, 25 yards, 1 TD
Kalif Raymond downgraded to out with his ankle injury.
November 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Kalif Raymond downgraded to out with his ankle injury.
Lions are Jahmyr Gibbs and not a whole lot else on offense right now. Heck of a run there. 49-yard TD makes it 27-23, PAT pending
November 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Lions are Jahmyr Gibbs and not a whole lot else on offense right now. Heck of a run there. 49-yard TD makes it 27-23, PAT pending
Also, Kalif Raymond questionable with an ankle injury
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Also, Kalif Raymond questionable with an ankle injury
Jameis Winston gonna be on all the highlights with that catch. Lions in trouble, down 27-17
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Jameis Winston gonna be on all the highlights with that catch. Lions in trouble, down 27-17
Computer shut down for updates at the wrong time lol
November 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Computer shut down for updates at the wrong time lol
Amik back on the field after missing one play
November 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Amik back on the field after missing one play