During the Monday Night Countdown before Monday's preseason game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders, the panel of experts each had 40 seconds to talk about a team and make their case for the upcoming season. Clark chose to talk about the Lions and made it clear he is very high on the reigning NFC North champions.

Wingo was activated from the PUP list. LaPorta was back at practice. Norris was also working on the side with trainers while still in concussion protocol.

Health is a big factor, as the team was without top cornerback Carlton Davis down the stretch last year. D.J. Reed is viewed as an ideal fit for their defensive style, while Terrion Arnold is expected to take a big leap in his second NFL season.

The Grant Stuard experiment at kick returner will continue for the Lions, with an enthusiastic endorsement from Detroit ST Coordinator Dave Fipp

Detroit's losses on the line have left many wondering if the offense can continue to be among the league's elite.

The San Francisco 49ers have signed former Detroit Lions backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld to a one-year contract. Sudfeld was originally selected by the Washington Commanders as the 187th pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. He spent two seasons in Washington before moving on.

Rookie defensive end Ahmed Hassanein is out indefinitely with a pectoral injury he suffered in last week's preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions coach said Dan Campbell said it's not clear yet if Hassanein has a chance to return this season.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle D.J. Reader and his foundation, “A Son Never Forgets,” brought back-to-school support to Detroit Edison Public School Academy.