Kory Woods
@korywoods.bsky.social
Detroit Pistons and Detroit Lions beat writer at MLive.com. Eastern Mich. and Specs Howard alumnus. ΚΑΨ (Delta Nu - Spring 08). Univ. of Mich - Ann Arbor MSW student.
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NEW: #Lions coach Dan Campbell won't buy into the mindset of needing to increase the sense of urgency. He's instructing his team to focus on one opponent at a time.
NEW: #Lions coach Dan Campbell won't buy into the mindset of needing to increase the sense of urgency. He's instructing his team to focus on one opponent at a time.
Why Dan Campbell won’t call Lions’ games ‘must-win’ despite playoff pressure
With Detroit alternating wins and losses since Week 6, Dan Campbell warns that increased urgency could lead to costly mistakes.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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NEW: #Lions coach Dan Campbell won't buy into the mindset of needing to increase the sense of urgency. He's instructing his team to focus on one opponent at a time.
NEW: #Lions coach Dan Campbell won't buy into the mindset of needing to increase the sense of urgency. He's instructing his team to focus on one opponent at a time.
#Lions Dan Campbell said he is "hopeful" that D.J. Reed will return this week. Today is a walk through. Campbell said he will know more about Reed after they go full speed Thursday and Friday.
November 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
#Lions Dan Campbell said he is "hopeful" that D.J. Reed will return this week. Today is a walk through. Campbell said he will know more about Reed after they go full speed Thursday and Friday.
#Lions Dan Campbell said he feels good about Brian Branch (toe) for this week vs. Giants. The practice report for today was essentially an estimation. Will know more about Terrion Arnold (concussion) after practice.
November 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
#Lions Dan Campbell said he feels good about Brian Branch (toe) for this week vs. Giants. The practice report for today was essentially an estimation. Will know more about Terrion Arnold (concussion) after practice.
Dan Campbell was the ultimate course correction from the Matt Patricia era.
J.B. Bickerstaff proved to be the same kind of correction from the Monty Williams year of doom last season, and this year is only reinforcing it.
J.B. Bickerstaff proved to be the same kind of correction from the Monty Williams year of doom last season, and this year is only reinforcing it.
November 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Dan Campbell was the ultimate course correction from the Matt Patricia era.
J.B. Bickerstaff proved to be the same kind of correction from the Monty Williams year of doom last season, and this year is only reinforcing it.
J.B. Bickerstaff proved to be the same kind of correction from the Monty Williams year of doom last season, and this year is only reinforcing it.
NEW: Dominic Lovett, Mekhi Wingo and Miles Frazier strengthened their bond once they became Lions teammates — but Wingo’s ties to both run much deeper. And all three share another connection: their brotherhood in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Today is 114th Founders' Day of ΩΨΦ.
How 3 Lions saw their brotherhood come full circle in Detroit
Childhood friends and fraternity brothers now share an NFL locker room after the Lions' 2025 draft selections bring rare connection to professional football.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
NEW: Dominic Lovett, Mekhi Wingo and Miles Frazier strengthened their bond once they became Lions teammates — but Wingo’s ties to both run much deeper. And all three share another connection: their brotherhood in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Today is 114th Founders' Day of ΩΨΦ.
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NEW: Yesterday, I spoke with #Lions DB Terrion Arnold about the unseen burden he carried behind his smile — the pressure, expectations, and growth that come with being a young player in the NFL.
“I’d say not just grow in football, but in life.”
NEW: Yesterday, I spoke with #Lions DB Terrion Arnold about the unseen burden he carried behind his smile — the pressure, expectations, and growth that come with being a young player in the NFL.
“I’d say not just grow in football, but in life.”
Behind the smile: The burden this Lions DB carried until a spiritual breakthrough
Lions' Terrion Arnold credits his baptism and newfound faith for helping him handle NFL pressures and criticism after early season struggles.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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NEW: Yesterday, I spoke with #Lions DB Terrion Arnold about the unseen burden he carried behind his smile — the pressure, expectations, and growth that come with being a young player in the NFL.
“I’d say not just grow in football, but in life.”
NEW: Yesterday, I spoke with #Lions DB Terrion Arnold about the unseen burden he carried behind his smile — the pressure, expectations, and growth that come with being a young player in the NFL.
“I’d say not just grow in football, but in life.”
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NEW: Yesterday, I spoke with #Lions DB Terrion Arnold about the unseen burden he carried behind his smile — the pressure, expectations, and growth that come with being a young player in the NFL.
“I’d say not just grow in football, but in life.”
NEW: Yesterday, I spoke with #Lions DB Terrion Arnold about the unseen burden he carried behind his smile — the pressure, expectations, and growth that come with being a young player in the NFL.
“I’d say not just grow in football, but in life.”
Behind the smile: The burden this Lions DB carried until a spiritual breakthrough
Lions' Terrion Arnold credits his baptism and newfound faith for helping him handle NFL pressures and criticism after early season struggles.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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NEW: Yesterday, I spoke with #Lions DB Terrion Arnold about the unseen burden he carried behind his smile — the pressure, expectations, and growth that come with being a young player in the NFL.
“I’d say not just grow in football, but in life.”
NEW: Yesterday, I spoke with #Lions DB Terrion Arnold about the unseen burden he carried behind his smile — the pressure, expectations, and growth that come with being a young player in the NFL.
“I’d say not just grow in football, but in life.”
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‘Pretty weak move’: NFL Films draws Lions’ ire over deleted Brian Branch video
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‘Pretty weak move’: NFL Films draws Lions’ ire over deleted Brian Branch video
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‘Pretty weak move’: NFL Films draws Lions’ ire over deleted Brian Branch video
Through the league's X account, a narrated video was released detailing the plays may have led to the Lions safety's postgame altercation.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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‘Pretty weak move’: NFL Films draws Lions’ ire over deleted Brian Branch video
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‘Pretty weak move’: NFL Films draws Lions’ ire over deleted Brian Branch video
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Talked with a few #Lions players about that deleted NFL Films video on Brian Branch. One line stuck with me — “It was weird energy from the league… from the same league that’s supposed to protect your players.”
Talked with a few #Lions players about that deleted NFL Films video on Brian Branch. One line stuck with me — “It was weird energy from the league… from the same league that’s supposed to protect your players.”
‘Pretty weak move’: NFL Films draws Lions’ ire over deleted Brian Branch video
Through the league's X account, a narrated video was released detailing the plays may have led to the Lions safety's postgame altercation.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Talked with a few #Lions players about that deleted NFL Films video on Brian Branch. One line stuck with me — “It was weird energy from the league… from the same league that’s supposed to protect your players.”
Talked with a few #Lions players about that deleted NFL Films video on Brian Branch. One line stuck with me — “It was weird energy from the league… from the same league that’s supposed to protect your players.”
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Interesting move by the NFL: they sent a memo reminding teams that players should punch the ball out, not the player — but used footage of Jack Campbell instead of 49ers defender Alfred Collins from Week 5 against the Rams.
Interesting move by the NFL: they sent a memo reminding teams that players should punch the ball out, not the player — but used footage of Jack Campbell instead of 49ers defender Alfred Collins from Week 5 against the Rams.
The NFL sent a warning about this Lions defender’s ‘violent’ playing style
Jack Campbell's aggressive ball-punching technique has forced two fumbles this season but now has the league office sending memos to teams.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Interesting move by the NFL: they sent a memo reminding teams that players should punch the ball out, not the player — but used footage of Jack Campbell instead of 49ers defender Alfred Collins from Week 5 against the Rams.
Interesting move by the NFL: they sent a memo reminding teams that players should punch the ball out, not the player — but used footage of Jack Campbell instead of 49ers defender Alfred Collins from Week 5 against the Rams.
Last call for questions for today's mailbag podcast. Let me know what you got.
October 9, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Last call for questions for today's mailbag podcast. Let me know what you got.
#Lions Scottie Montgomery on Jameson Williams not getting the ball: "If he's not unselfish, he's fooling the hell out of me. This was his best, cleanest, most physical in the run game. On the sideline, every single play, he was so excited for everyone."
October 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#Lions Scottie Montgomery on Jameson Williams not getting the ball: "If he's not unselfish, he's fooling the hell out of me. This was his best, cleanest, most physical in the run game. On the sideline, every single play, he was so excited for everyone."
#Lions Dan Campbell said that ESPN's report of them reaching out to the NFL league office regarding cut blocks on Aidan Hutchinson is not true: "That's a bogus report. That's bull."
October 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#Lions Dan Campbell said that ESPN's report of them reaching out to the NFL league office regarding cut blocks on Aidan Hutchinson is not true: "That's a bogus report. That's bull."
Jared Goff has only one game this season where he’s completed less than 70% of his passes, and three games where he’s completed at least 79%. Do you understand how hard that is?
October 6, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Jared Goff has only one game this season where he’s completed less than 70% of his passes, and three games where he’s completed at least 79%. Do you understand how hard that is?
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NEW: After finishing intense practices under coach Dan Campbell, #Lions players carry their competitive energy into the locker room, battling one another in a different way while continuing to build their bond and brotherhood.
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Inside the Lions’ locker room rivalry that has nothing to do with football
Lions players aren’t just competing on the field. From ping-pong to pool battles, the team’s locker room has become home to a new kind of rivalry.
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October 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
NEW: After finishing intense practices under coach Dan Campbell, #Lions players carry their competitive energy into the locker room, battling one another in a different way while continuing to build their bond and brotherhood.
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NEW: After finishing intense practices under coach Dan Campbell, #Lions players carry their competitive energy into the locker room, battling one another in a different way while continuing to build their bond and brotherhood.
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Inside the Lions’ locker room rivalry that has nothing to do with football
Lions players aren’t just competing on the field. From ping-pong to pool battles, the team’s locker room has become home to a new kind of rivalry.
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October 5, 2025 at 12:29 PM
NEW: After finishing intense practices under coach Dan Campbell, #Lions players carry their competitive energy into the locker room, battling one another in a different way while continuing to build their bond and brotherhood.
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Lions remind us and the football world what they're about in destruction of Bears
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September 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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And a postgame Dungeon of Doom podcast with @korywoods.bsky.social from Green Bay:
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Nothing goes right for Lions in ugly season-opening loss to the Packers
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September 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM
And a postgame Dungeon of Doom podcast with @korywoods.bsky.social from Green Bay:
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#Lions Brad Holmes on drafting players with an injury history: "It's all case by case. It depends on what the injury is. That doesn't deter us. We traded up to get Jameson Williams off an ACL (injury)."
August 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#Lions Brad Holmes on drafting players with an injury history: "It's all case by case. It depends on what the injury is. That doesn't deter us. We traded up to get Jameson Williams off an ACL (injury)."
Lions GM on the Hendon Hooker and Brodric Martin selections: "All you can do is put all the work in and feel good when you take the player. I feel there's risk involved with every single player. Unfortunately they did not meet expectations in a timely manner."
August 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Lions GM on the Hendon Hooker and Brodric Martin selections: "All you can do is put all the work in and feel good when you take the player. I feel there's risk involved with every single player. Unfortunately they did not meet expectations in a timely manner."
Holmes identified Terrion Arnold, Jameson Williams, Giovanni Manu and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. -- before his injury -- as players who all made jumps in this year's training camp.
August 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Holmes identified Terrion Arnold, Jameson Williams, Giovanni Manu and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. -- before his injury -- as players who all made jumps in this year's training camp.
Hooker was putting together a strong drive but Ethan Robinson just ended the game with one HELL of a interception. Wow.
August 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Hooker was putting together a strong drive but Ethan Robinson just ended the game with one HELL of a interception. Wow.
August 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM