The Lions had seven players make the initial roster for the Pro Bowl — quarterback Jared Goff, running back Jahmyr Gibbs, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, center Frank Ragnow, Sewell, safety Brian Branch and punter Jack Fox — and had 11 players named as alternates.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions were built to run. Detroit’s longest-tenured players, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and center Frank Ragnow, were first-round picks in 2016 and 2018.

The Detroit Lions are prepared to be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler in Sunday’s divisional-round matchup against the Washington Commanders.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have 21 unrestricted free agents this offseason as they try and get back to business and deliver on their sky-high expectations.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Fresh off helping this Detroit Lions team earn a franchise-record 15 wins, only to watch it lose in its first playoff game, Lions GM Brad Holmes was on hand to recap the year that was.

There are still some holes on the staff to fill. But the two biggest questions have been answered, with the Detroit Lions landing on John Morton as offensive coordinator and Kelvin Sheppard as defensive coordinator.

The Lions have 7 players slated to participate in this week's Pro Bowl games, including Taylor Decker, Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs

After withdrawing due to injury, left tackle Taylor Decker will step in and travel to Orlando, Florida for this year's annual competition. It will be the veteran's first appearance. This year, Brain Branch and Jahmyr Gibbs earned their first Pro Bowl nominations.

It’s a well-deserved honor for Decker, who’s been one of the Lions’ steadiest players at a premium position since he arrived as a Day 1 starter in 2016.

This is Decker’s first-ever Pro Bowl in his nine-year career. Decker was Detroit’s first-round pick back in the 2016 NFL Draft and has maintained his starting position at left

Sheppard always seemed like the favorite for the job. Now, the 37-year-old takes over for Glenn as defensive coordinator, per NFL Network.

Water mains continue to break in Metro Detroit as a result of the winter weather and temperature fluctuations.