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Detroit Lions CB D.J. Reed has a message for Madden football rating team
Jahmyr Gibbs took a handoff from Jared Goff in the Detroit Lions' intrasquad scrimmage last week, bounced outside when Derrick Barnes lost contain of the edge and shot down the sideline for what looked like it might be a 52-yard touchdown. And then D.J. Reed entered the picture. Reed chased down Gibbs and shoved him out of bounds around the 30-yard line. Later, when the defense watched film of the play, one of Reed's teammates asked the question that was on everyone's mind: What was your 40-yard dash time? Reed ran a 4.51-second 40 at the NFL combine coming out of Kansas State in 2018. He said he did so on a sprained MCL, without much training, and he hasn't run one since — something he's still paying for in the eyes of fans and the makers of the Madden football video game who underestimate his speed. "Tell Madden," Reed said after practice Sunday in Allen Park. "Yeah, tell Madden to watch these practices. ... They had my speed at a 90, which is abysmal." A few days after chasing down Gibbs and his 4.36-second 40-yard dash, Reed ran stride for stride with receiver Jameson Williams, one of the fastest players in the NFL, on a handful of deep routes Sunday. Reed bottled up Williams in seven-on-seven and team drills, adding to what has been a very good training camp for him so far. WHAT I SAW: Lions observations: Tim Patrick, Gio Manu continue to struggle The Lions signed Reed to a three-year, $48 million contract this offseason and paired him with Terrion Arnold at cornerback in a secondary that new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said is "the strength of not only the defense, but that's one of the deepest spots on the team." Reed has missed practice time this summer with a tight hamstring, but has shined when he has been on the field. "I'm at a point in my career where I'm just grateful to still be playing football and I'm grateful to be playing football at a high level in a good environment — in a great environment," he said. "And the goal is to play for something, the goal is to win the Super Bowl. So for me, I'm just taking it day by day and I just want to get better every day." After playing primarily as a right cornerback with the New York Jets, Reed has played both sides in Detroit. He played as the boundary cornerback in practice Sunday, with Arnold out with a hamstring injury, and has been alternating sides with Arnold all summer. "So when we get in the season, if we want to match with receivers based on body sizes or whatever we can," Reed said. "And we've got practice at it." Reed, who became a new father at the start of training camp — he and his wife have three kids under 3 — and is over his hamstring injury, said playing for the Lions and in Kelvin Sheppard's defense should bring out the best in him this fall. "I definitely haven't showed my best film, so I'm definitely looking forward to putting it all together this year," he said. He said he's not worried about silencing the critics who doubt his speed or chalk his solid play with the Jets up to playing opposite Sauce Gardner (Detroit King) the past three years. He has a curiosity to see how high he can take his level of play. "That's the reason why I really want to play is just to see how far I could take it individually and ultimately to help our team win the Super Bowl," he said. Dave Birkett covers the Lions for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at dbirkett@ Follow him on Bluesky, X and Instagram at @davebirkett. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: D.J. Reed has message for Madden football rating team
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18-05-2025
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Lions' Amik Robertson Sends Emotional Message Ahead of 2025 OTAs
The Detroit Lions' 2025 NFL Playoffs loss to the Washington Commanders came after cornerback Amik Robertson suffered a broken arm early in the first quarter. Robertson's injury was the lowest of lows after the highest of highs one week previous as he played incredible defense on Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson in an NFC North Division clinching victory. Advertisement Robertson is expected back for next season this fall after a strong 2024 campaign with former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's unit. Robertson sent a message earlier this week indicating the Lions' attitude as they prepare to get more offseason work in together as a team. Amik Robertson celebrates the Lions' win over the 49ers in December 2024. © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "No wan all smoke," Robertson said. "I luv this (expletive)." The Lions struggled with defensive depth last season, especially at the cornerback position. Robertson's injury significantly hampered the Lions against Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin and the Commanders' passing attack, highlighting the need for improved health and depth this offseason. Advertisement The Lions added cornerback DJ Reed from the New York Jets in free agency but lost Carlton Davis III to the New England Patriots. Safety Dan Jackson was taken by the Lions in the seventh round, adding additional depth to a secondary that has become one of the focal points of the Lions' defense when healthy. Fans reacted with shouts of 'One Pride' and Honolulu blue colored heart emojis as they offered words of support for Robertson, widely considered to be one of the toughest players on the Lions' roster. "Lions play better as an underdog," one fan said. "Let the world talk their trash." Related: Jared Goff's Wife Makes Major Personal Announcement
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18-05-2025
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Lions' DJ Reed Makes Brave Super Bowl LX Boast
Coach Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions are expected to roll out a starting lineup similar to last season's in many ways, with a few changes and additions. Detroit's coaching staff has been revamped along with its secondary, which added DJ Reed and seventh round draft pick Dan Jackson in the offseason. Advertisement Reed has excitedly boasted about joining the Lions this offseason with dreams of potentially leading Detroit to Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco. On Saturday, Reed shared an update that Detroit Lions fans will likely love, as he boasted about his team's chances to make the big game along with a tattoo related message. Dan Campbell (L) and defensive lineman Breiden Fehoko chat at Lions rookie mini camp. © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "If we win the SB I might get the 313 tatted on me dawg," Fehoko wrote on X Saturday. Fans joined in the fun with their comments as they debated whether the Lions have a real shot this season or not. "UR not winning the Super Bowl," one fan said with four laughing and crying emojis. Advertisement "U ain't gotta worry about that tat lil dawg," another fan added. "You win the Super Bowl I'll get a 313 Detroit Lion tat also," another said. "Get the Joe Louis Fist before the season because it would be dope as hell regardless," another said in a message to Reed while misspelling the legendary Detroit boxer's name. "Y'all couldn't beat a rookie QB with no defense," another said to the new Lions offseason free agent acquisition. "Do it before the season actually, it might leave us with good luck," still another said. Related: Lions' Amik Robertson Sends Emotional Message Ahead of 2025 OTAs
