Detroit Lions

ABOUT

Full NameDetroit Lions

Nick NameLions, Silver Rush

Founded1930

Ground Ford Field

Team Owner(s)Sheila Ford Hamp

Prominent PlayersJoe Schmidt, Yale Lary, Lem Barney, Dick Lane

ABOUT

The Detroit Lions are one of the oldest NFL teams, originally found as the Portsmouth Spartans in Portsmouth, Ohio. The franchise shifted to the motor city in 1934 amidst financial difficulties. The Detroit Lions currently compete in the NFC North Division of the National Football Conference. The team established itself in the Michigan sports scene by winning the NFL Championship in their second ever season. Outstanding players Joe Schmidt, Yale Lary, Lem Barney and Dick "Night Train" Lane have played for the team and even earned election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Detroit Lions have had their most successful run of games during the 1990s but have since not made much of a mark in the league. The Lions are owned by the heiress of the Ford company and also the Firestone Tire company, Sheila Ford Hamp. The franchise is approximately valued at around $3.05 billion.

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OFFENSE

NUMBER	PLAYER	POSITION
16	Jared Goff	QB
10	Nate Sudfeld	QB
42	Justin Jackson	RB
46	Craig Reynolds	RB
32	D'Andre Swift	RB
30	Jamaal Williams	RB
45	Jason Cabinda	FB
4	D.J. Chark	WR
11	Kalif Raymond	WR
8	Josh Reynolds	WR
14	Amon-Ra St. Brown	WR
9	Jameson Williams	WR
82	James Mitchell	TE
89	Brock Wright	TE
84	Shane Zylstra	TE
66	Ross Pierschbacher	C
77	Frank Ragnow	C
74	Kayode Awosika	OT
68	Taylor Decker	OT
67	Matt Nelson	OT
58	Penei Sewell	OT
63	Evan Brown	OG
73	Jonah Jackson	OG
70	Dan Skipper	OG
71	Logan Stenberg	OG

DEFENSE

NUMBER	PLAYER	POSITION
2	Austin Bryant	DE
79	John Cominsky	DE
97	Aidan Hutchinson	DE
95	Romeo Okwara	DE
93	Josh Paschal	DE
90	Michael Brockers	DT
96	Isaiah Buggs	DT
94	Benito Jones	DT
54	Alim McNeill	DT
55	Derrick Barnes	OLB
49	Chris Board	OLB
57	Anthony Pittman	OLB
44	Malcolm Rodriguez	OLB
34	Alex Anzalone	MLB
59	James Houston	LB
51	Josh Woods	LB
23	Mike Hughes	CB
39	Jerry Jacobs	CB
1	Jeff Okudah	CB
24	Amani Oruwariye	CB
33	Jarren Williams	CB
25	Will Harris	DB
38	C.J. Moore	DB
26	Ifeatu Melifonwu	SAF
31	Kerby Joseph	FS
5	DeShon Elliott	SS

Detroit Lions Record- Last 10 Years

Season	Division Finish	Record	Playoffs
2021	4th NFC North	3-13-1	Did Not Qualify
2020	4th NFC North	5-11-0	Did Not Qualify
2019	4th NFC North	3-12-1	Did Not Qualify
2018	4th NFC North	6-10-0	Did Not Qualify
2017	2nd NFC North	9-7-0	Did Not Qualify
2016	2nd NFC North	9-7-0	Lost Wild Card Playoffs
2015	3rd NFC North	7-9-0	Did Not Qualify
2014	2nd NFC North	11-5-0	Lost Wild Card Playoffs
2013	3rd NFC North	7-9-0	Did Not Qualify
2012	4th NFC North	4-12-0	Did Not Qualify

Detroit Lions Championships

The Detroit Lions are one of the least successful teams in terms of Championship victories. They have 4 Championship trophies to their name, however, all of them are NFL Championships before the 1970 NFL-AFL merger. Post the merger, the Lions have won 4 Conference Championships and 3 Divisional Championships.

The Detroit Lions are one of the NFL teams which have never made it to a Super Bowl. They are the oldest franchise to have not made to the Super Bowl and also face the longest playoff win drought in the league. The Detroit Lions have not won any game in the playoffs since 1991.

Popularly Asked Questions

What year did the Lions go 0-16?

The Detroit Lions had one of their most dismal seasons in 2008, which was their overall 79th season in the NFL.. The Lions became the first franchise in history to finish winless after the schedule was expanded to accommodate 16 games in the season.

What is the Detroit Lions catchphrase?

The Detroit Lions catchphrases are either “Defend the Den” or “One Detroit, One Pride”.

Who is the owner of the Detroit Lions?

The Detroit Lions are owned by Sheila Ford Hamp. She is the great granddaughter of the legendary automobile creator , Henry Ford. She used to be the vice chairwoman of the Detroit Lions and succeeded her mother Martha Firestone Ford as the owner in 2020. Sheila Ford Hamp has an estimated net worth of around $4 to $10 billion.

Where is the Detroit Lions stadium located?

The Detroit Lions stadium is called the Ford Field. The stadium has been the home of the Lions since 2002. The stadium also serves as the venue for the annual Quick Lane Bowl (college football game), and State Championship football games for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. The stadium is one of the most expensive NFL stadiums currently and seats upto 70,000 people at maximum capacity.