Ryan Winn

Sports editor at Detroit Free Press. Previously Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Arizona Republic

[Dave Birkett @davebirkett]

Before I disappear for a little summer break, my first 53-man roster prediction for the Detroit Lions. Well, 52-man. I've seen how Brad Holmes operates. https://t.co/41aMwCJWI6 via @freep

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‘Same girl, different skirt.’ How Lions' slimmed down offense could pay big dividends in 2026 https://t.co/KJb8HYsJZq via @freep

[Dave Birkett @davebirkett]

The Lions have yet to detail their plans for Kerby Joseph this training camp, but safeties coach Jim O'Neil made it clear Wednesday, "If Kerby or Brian Branch is healthy enough to practice, those are our starting safeties" https://t.co/FoLMtXUSVy via @freep

[Chris Solari @chrissolari]

Spartan Ventures 'all systems go' despite loss of MSU's AD, president https://t.co/Ycd1FeXsLz

[Carlos Monarrez @cmonarrez]

Tigers fans need to stuff MLB All-Star ballot box for Kevin McGonigle https://t.co/bfztPVeaoj via @freep

[Jeff Seidel @seideljeff]

World Cup fever brings metro Detroit joy from Dearborn to downtown https://t.co/02GKCqlS05 via @freep

[Omari Sankofa II @omarisankofa]

In a deep class, the Pistons have options they like at No. 21. 2026 mock draft a week out from the first round: https://t.co/ZLfS8hnmn5

[Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press @RealTonyGarcia]

Tony Alford says Savion Hiter will “100%” see the field right away. Kyle Whittingham says he already looks like an NFL running back.

On Michigan’s 5-star RB, who has turned heads since he arrived in Ann Arbor and is poised for a ‘major role’ in 2026.
https://t.co/5rQBZHkstF

[Tony Garcia | Detroit Free Press @RealTonyGarcia]

Kyle Whittingham didn’t hesitate for a moment when I recently asked him if John Henry Daley could return to his 2025 form for Michigan this year.

“No question,” he said.

On the star edge rusher whose rehab is “right on schedule, if not ahead.”
https://t.co/OceS0MdejJ

[Dave Birkett @davebirkett]

‘Clean slate, clean plate:’ Ex-first-rounder Payton Turner rejuvenated, ready to ‘get to eating’ as latest piece of Lions’ edge rush rotation https://t.co/oa8RNmETL5 via @freep

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Frank Ragnow talks about retirement from Detroit Lions for first time https://t.co/wvxmglNd7g via @freep

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Observations from the Lions' final OTA of spring yesterday, including a UDFA pass rusher who's catching the eye of coaches (and who Dan Campbell mentioned unprompted) https://t.co/tyhv1Rel4J via @freep

[Jeff Seidel @seideljeff]

Tigers prospect Ben Jacobs reminds me of a young Tarik Skubal in several ways. Let me explain in this column https://t.co/bURgvd5alG via @freepsports

[Helene St. James @HeleneStJames]

Dylan Larkin holds power in where he lands, but the Detroit Red Wings have bargaining power, too.

https://t.co/35YjaZM2ER

[Helene St. James @HeleneStJames]

General manager Manon Rheaume starts Detroit PWHL team off with an Olympian base. Story here:

https://t.co/tOM6OpfHqt

[Dave Birkett @davebirkett]

New Lions OC Drew Petzing sees 'good problem to have' in Lions WR room https://t.co/4MEziPYPB9 via @freep

[Helene St. James @HeleneStJames]

Dylan Larkin's $8.7 M cap hit is favorable in itself. But if the Red Wings trade him as requested, the acquiring team gets an even better bargain. My story:

https://t.co/sHWamaZSnP

[Helene St. James @HeleneStJames]

Dylan Larkin has submitted a list of where he would like the Detroit Red Wings to trade him. It's only three teams long, and may need to expand. Details here:

https://t.co/uUfMOXMyOe

[Dave Birkett @davebirkett]

Video: Some quick thoughts on the Myles Garrett trade, what it means for the Lions in the NFC and why we can't be surprised the Lions didn't make it https://t.co/EHisiuMbzO

[Omari Sankofa II @omarisankofa]

A collapsed lung and fractured rib in March could've derailed Cade Cunningham's season.

Instead, it affirmed his resilience and set the stage for his most remarkable stretch of basketball yet.

https://t.co/MORXKQHpg3