Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn offered a simple explanation of why Organized Team Activities are not the time to evaluate players. Glenn was asked whether Brodric Martin, a defensive tackle who played only 28 snaps as a rookie last season, is ready to be a more significant contributor this year.
The Detroit Lions could have strong depth on their defensive line in 2024. After adding DJ Reader in free agency, the unit has the makings of a solid group on the interior.
Detroit Lions second-year defensive lineman Brodric Martin has put in the work physically and mentally to position himself to have an opportunity to compete for playing time.
Here it is. The 2024 NFL Draft is tomorrow and we will finally find out who the Detroit Lions are going to be selecting. Before we get to that, it's time to take one more stab at the predicting the Lions moves. To best do that, we're going to have to look at what the Lions have been telling us during the draft process.
The Detroit Lions made a big signing on Thursday when they signed arguably one of the best nose tackles in the NFL DJ Reader. The former fifth round draft pick has had quite the career and is ready to help the Lions win the Super Bowl in 2024.
The Detroit Lions made their first hire of the offseason early, adding Terrell Williams as their new defensive line coach and defensive run game coordinator. A veteran coach with ties to the organization, Williams brings a new face who could help the line improve.
The Detroit Lions have announced their Week 14 inactives ahead of their game against the Chicago Bears. The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of the Week 14 matchup with the Chicago Bears, and once again, they are relatively healthy for this game.
The Detroit Lions are currently 3.5-point betting favorites against the Chicago Bears. After being a healthy scratch for the majority of the season, rookie
The Detroit Lions invested a third-round draft pick on a player they felt needed to develop more, prior to carving out a permanent role along the defensive
Ok, here we go. Round two for the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. The Lions won round one in insane fashion when they forgot how to play football for 55 minutes and then remembered how to do it in the last five.
Here's something I never thought I would say in my entire life. I think Detroit Lions fans are a little spoiled with draft picks. Since Brad Holmes became the general manager for the Lions he's made 23 draft picks.
The Detroit Lions have depth along the defensive line, allowing the coaching staff to bring rookie defensive lineman Brodric Martin along slowly. Through
The Lions are set to square off with the N.Y. Giants in a pair of joint practices this week. It all starts off on Tuesday from Detroit's Allen Park practice facility, and it'll lead into the teams' exhibition opener Friday evening at Ford Field (7 p.m.
Here are four under-the-radar rookies to watch in the NFC North.
NFL teams can never have enough defensive tackles that are able to clog up running lanes for the opposition. And, the Detroit Lions certainly realized that when they targeted Brodric Martin in the third round (No.
The Detroit Lions defense was awful in 2022, ranking last in the league in yards allowed. During the offseason, general manager Brad Holmes worked on improving and rebuilding the unit.
Detroit Lions third-round pick Brodric Martin is known of his size and strength, but a Western Kentucky writer told us to watch out of his explosiveness.
One of the biggest question marks heading into the start of the Detroit Lions 2023 season is the interior of the defensive line. Last season, team's were
Brodric Martin was caught off guard when the Detroit Lions selected him with a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Here’s what happened next. When the Detroit Lions selected Western Kentucky defensive tackle Brodric Martin, it surprised a lot of people.
Third-round pick Brodric Martin is the latest Lions draft pick to sign his first NFL contract. Martin had 62 tackles, six tackles for loss, four sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery while playing defensive tackle at Western Kentucky the last two years.
The Detroit Lions have officially signed third-round DT Brodric Martin to a rookie contract, according to the team. Martin, 23, transferred to Western Kentucky from North Alabama after the 2020 season.
At nearly 6-foot-5, 330 pounds, Martin is a boulder in the middle of the defensive line. While his technique wasn’t fully developed and sometimes lacks, he makes up for it with violent strength and deceptive quickness.
Brodric Martin NFL Draft Overview Position: Defensive Tackle/Interior Defensive Lineman Height: 6′-5″ Weight: 330 pounds School: Western Kentucky 2023 NFL Draft Profiles Martin began his college career in 2017 as a redshirt freshman at the University of North Alabama.
NFL teams are now allowed to hold official meetings with up to 30 draft prospects. According to The Draft Network’s Ryan Fowler, one of the prospects Philadelphia will meet with isn't a big name, but he is a very big man.
Brodric Martin Western Kentucky Hilltoppers #99 Pos: iDL Ht: 6040 Wt: 330 Hand: 900 Arm: 3428 Wing: 8358 40: 5.30 DOB: 5/24/1999 Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL High School: Northridge Eligibility: 2023
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