Author: Eric Woodyard

Eric WoodyardApr 14, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

CloseEric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted,” “Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan.Open Extended Reactions

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes didn’t make the trip to Phoenix for the NFL annual meeting late last

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Eric WoodyardApr 1, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

CloseEric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted,” “Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — Nestled in a corner just inside the main lobby of the Arizona Biltmore hotel, a smirk crept across Rod Wood’s face as he

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Eric WoodyardMar 31, 2026, 06:18 PM ET

CloseEric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted,” “Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — When Amon-Ra St. Brown received a late February text from a team communications staffer trying to orchestrate a FaceTime call with

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Eric WoodyardMar 30, 2026, 03:20 PM ET

CloseEric Woodyard covers the Detroit Lions for ESPN. He joined ESPN in September 2019 as an NBA reporter dedicated to the Midwest region before switching to his current role in April 2021. The Flint, Mich. native is a graduate of Western Michigan University and has authored/co-authored three books: “Wasted,” “Ethan’s Talent Search” and “All In: The Kelvin Torbert Story”. He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan.Open Extended Reactions

PHOENIX — Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday he’s considering switching All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell to left tackle

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