Detroit, MI
Detroit Lions name 6 captains for 2024 season, including first-time captain Aidan Hutchinson
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The Detroit Lions announced their captains for the 2024 season, and quarterback Jared Goff and linebacker Alex Anzalone will wear the ‘C’ on their chest for the fourth straight season.
On Monday, six captains were announced — Goff, Anzalone, right tackle Penei Sewell, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and linebacker/special teams ace Jalen Reeves-Maybin.
The Lions did not say how captains were selected in the announcement, but in years past, it has been determined by a player vote.
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Hutchinson, the No. 2 pick in the 2022 draft, is the only first-time captain in the group, with the other five being a captain for at least the second straight year. Hutchinson replaces Charles Harris as one of the two defensive captains alongside Anzalone. St. Brown and Sewell are both captains for the second year entering their fourth NFL season in Detroit and join Goff as offensive captains. Reeves-Maybin was a team captain in 2021 and was voted captain again when he re-joined the team in 2023.
Goff and Anzalone have been captains for the entirety of the Lions tenure since joining the team as two of the first acquisitions by general manager Brad Holmes in the 2021 offseason. The Lions flipped quarterback Matthew Stafford — their opponent on Sunday — for Goff and a bundle of picks that became contributors on the current team, while Anzalone signed as a free agent. Earlier on Monday, Campbell stressed Goff’s importance to the team.
“I think (Goff) just wants more, and he continues to challenge himself and the more he does that, the more we load him up,” Campbell said. “The more we ask him to do, the more we put on his plate because he can handle it and he wants it. So, where he’s able to go, our offense is able to go. So, we ask him to do a lot, and we’re going to ask him to do a little bit more than he did last year because he can handle it. He’s proven that.”
Goff, St. Brown and Sewell all signed long-term extensions this offseasson to stick in Detroit for the foreseeable future. St. Brown and Sewell are coming off first-team All-Pro seasons, becoming the first Holmes draft picks to be extended by the team. Reeves-Maybin is coming off a second-team All-Pro nod for his special teams prowess, and Goff and Hutchinson are coming off a Pro Bowl appearance.
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Detroit, MI
Ranking Lions Roster: 52-40
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The Detroit Lions are officially in game week.
At long last, the countdown to game day has reached less than a week in Detroit. The offseason is over, and the most anticipated Detroit Lions season in recent memory will commence on Sunday when they take on the Los Angeles Rams.
As training camp is concluded, the Lions have whittled down their roster to the final 52 players. There is still an open spot on the roster as they enter game week, one that could be filled quickly.
Here is the first in a series evaluating the Lions’ roster, ranking the players based on impact they will have on the team’s success in 2024. Up first, players ranked 52 through 40.
52.) OT Giovanni Manu
Manu has exciting potential, but his adjustment curve is steep. As a result, he may spend most of the year as an inactive on game days and be little used in action. His practice reps will be vital to his development, and he could get a chance to serve in a depth role later in the year as he continues to grow.
51.) LS Hogan Hatten
Hatten beat out Scott Daly for the long snapper role in training camp and has clear athleticism. He will have a huge part in the efficiency of the field goal and punt teams and has intriguing ability as an overall athlete.
50.) QB Hendon Hooker
Hooker’s value to the team would skyrocket in the event of an injury, so continued development is important. He did enough in the preseason to unseat Nate Sudfeld as the backup, but has flaws within his game that can be corrected with improvement on the practice field.
49.) S Loren Strickland
An undrafted rookie out of Ball State, Strickland showed plenty of physicality throughout the preseason. He’s at the bottom of the defensive depth chart, but should see plenty of time on special teams.
48.) OL Michael Niese
The Lions elected to hold onto 10 offensive linemen at final cuts. With the returning depth, Niese must compete with Kayode Awosika to be utilized in a backup role at the guard position. He took some first team reps in training camp, though, and could wind up being a valuable depth piece down the road.
47.) LB Trevor Nowaske
The Lions brought Nowaske back on waivers after losing him last season to the Arizona Cardinals. He has special teams value along with some traits against the run and in coverage that could be useful.
46.) WR Isaiah Williams
Williams clearly showed his playmaking ability throughout the preseason, both as a receiver and a returner. Detroit has Kalif Raymond as the incumbent in the return game, so it’s uncertain how much action Williams will get in that area.
With Detroit also likely to elevate one of their plethora of wide receivers from the practice squad on game days as well, targets could be limited for the undrafted free agent. That said, it would be no surprise for the Lions to have some plays dialed up to get the Illinois product involved.
45.) S Brandon Joseph
A 2023 UDFA who spent all of last year on the practice squad, Joseph had a strong training camp and earned a job. He had an interception in the preseason opener and forced a fumble in the second game against the Chiefs.
For Joseph, there could be rotational opportunities for him to get snaps on defense. However, with Kerby Joseph, Ifeatu Melifonwu and Brian Branch all in the mix at the position, he may be limited to special teams barring injuries elsewhere at the position.
44.) CB Khalil Dorsey
Dorsey started a pair of games for Detroit late in the year last year, but his biggest value comes on special teams. He’ll be a big part of the Lions’ kickoff and punt units, with the potential to line up as a gunner on the punt team.
43.) TE Parker Hesse
Hesse’s blocking ability earned him a spot. He’ll likely hold the fullback responsibilities as the third tight end. With only 14 career receptions, he may not be aksed to contribute much as a receiver. However, his blocking will be important for Detroit’s run-first attack.
42.) RB Sione Vaki
Like Williams, Vaki showed he’s capable of being a playmaker with the ball in his hands. However, he also faces an uphill climb for reps with Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds ahead of him on the depth chart.
The Utah product is still learning the position after being a predominately defensive player in college. However, he clearly has instincts that could make him an asset in certain situations.
41.) LB Ben Niemann
Niemann is a journeyman who has plenty of special teams experience. He’ll be valuable depth on defense and likely will also be a core special teamer who can contribute a variety of ways in that area.
40.) DT Mekhi Wingo
Early in the year, Wingo’s role may depend on whether or not nose tackle DJ Reader is available. He has versatility to slide around the defensive line, though, and he could wind up getting plenty of snaps.
Wingo struggled at points in the preseason and is undersized, so time will tell what his immediate impact is. However, there’s plenty to like about his potential within Aaron Glenn’s defense.
Detroit, MI
Warren police investigating shooting that left 1 in critical condition
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(CBS DETROIT) — An investigation is ongoing after a shooting at a Warren park that left a man in critical condition.
Warren police say officers were called to Veterans Memorial Park Saturday around 7:40 p.m. after getting reports of shots fired.
Responding officers found a man shot multiple times in the arm and lower body. He was taken to the hospital and was listed in critical condition Sunday night.
Officers spoke with several witnesses who said two men were talking to people in a white sedan. Police say an altercation took place and occupants in the sedan fired several shots at the two men. It’s unknown how many people were in the sedan or how many people were shooting.
Officers couldn’t find the man who was with the victim and it’s unknown if he was shot.
Police say officers found a handgun and several shell casings at the park.
If you have any information about the shooting, call Detective Daniel Rose at 586-574-4793 or email him at drose@warrenpd.org.
Detroit, MI
Hurter deals, Torkelson and Greene homer as Tigers clinch series over Red Sox
Detroit — The crowd in Comerica Park felt something brewing.
After being held without a baserunner for the first four innings of Sunday’s rubber match against the Boston Red Sox, Kerry Carpenter opened the bottom of the fifth with a walk, ensuring the Tigers wouldn’t be victims of a perfect game in their own stadium.
Relieved with that — and after Boston lefty Rich Hill got Jace Jung to strike out — the announced crowd of 30,173 in attendance popped at the sound of Spencer Torkelson’s bat sending a second-pitch curveball over the wall in left field and into Detroit’s bullpen.
Torkelson had no doubt, moseying his way out of the batter’s box to admire his work, as he gave the Tigers a lead they’d never relinquish on the way to a series-clinching 4-1 win.
Detroit entered Sunday five games back of the Minnesota Twins for a wild-card spot. But it made up ground on the Red Sox, who are currently the first American League team out and sit just a half-game ahead of the Tigers.
It was a two-homer day for Detroit, as Riley Greene turned on a 92 mph cutter left over the middle of the plate in the sixth inning and smoked a line drive that snuck inside the right-field foul pole. Greene’s shot was also of the two-run variety, scoring Parker Meadows from first base.
Greene has a team-high 20 home runs, the most of his three-year career, and is up to 58 RBIs, which also leads the Tigers. Torkelson now has eight home runs on the season.
For as good as Boston starter Cooper Criswell was — no hits or walks allowed to go along with five strikeouts through four innings — Tigers lefty Brant Hurter kept Detroit in it. Hurter scattered six hits over five innings, allowing one run in the fifth before stranding two runners by forcing a groundout to second base.
Hurter also got the Tigers out of danger in the second frame. After Beau Brieske, who started the game, surrendered back-to-back one-out walks, Hunter was called out of the bullpen and induced an inning-ending double play on his first pitch.
It’s the sixth appearance of Hurter’s career, and the first in which he pitched at least five innings and allowed one or fewer runs; he’s gone for five or more innings on three other occasions, giving up two, two and three runs in outings against the Los Angeles Angels, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants, respectively.
Will Vest and Jason Foley combined to pitch a scoreless 2⅔ innings to secure the win. The Tigers, who finish their home stand with a 4-2 record, will now head to California for a six-game road trip against the San Diego Padres from Sept. 2-5 and the Oakland Athletics from Sept. 6-8.
rsilva@detroitnews.com
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