Detroit Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders had a slightly different reaction to Saquon Barkley joining the Philadelphia Eagles than New York Giants legend Tiki Barber.
Barry Sanders is known by all, not just the football community. The No. 3 pick of the 1989 NFL draft has captivated the minds of millions.
Barry Sanders stunned the sports world when he retired at the peak of his game, and it sounds like the Detroit Lions legend is finally planning to explain what went into the decision.
Among the best prospects scouts have ever seen, two running backs headline the top four, with one-time Pro Bowler and MLB All-Star Bo Jackson atop the list.
In just a few weeks, Lions head coach Dan Campbell went from on the hot seat to just two and a half games out of the final wild card spot in the NFC.
In an exhibition against Grand Valley State earlier this week, Nick entered the game in the final minute wearing No. 20, the same number his dad wore with the Lions when he racked up 15,269 rushing yards over a 10-year NFL career.
The Detroit Lions have never previously had one of their players immortalized with a statue, until now.
Thankfully, Sanders’ post on Twitter specified that he was symptom-free, and he added that he’s been fully vaccinated, which should help him make a complete recovery.
Not only have the Lions not won a playoff game in three decades (or won a Super Bowl ever), but the franchise also seems to lose every star player it has.
A Detroit-area craft brewery that recently introduced a lager which mocked the long-suffering Lions organization has seen its trolling efforts stymied by the legendary Barry Sanders, as he is unhappy over the beer’s can featuring his likeness.
If you were asked to name the best running back of all time, there are a few names you might go with. Walter Payton. Emmitt Smith. Jim Brown. However, if you ask who the most-exciting back ever is, there is only one player that pops to mind.
Garth Brooks was erroneously raked over the coals on social media by a certain segment of the Twitterverse due to confusion over his decision to recently don a Barry Sanders jersey.
Monday night’s matchup between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions ignited yet another chorus of criticism centered around the NFL's officiating problem, and it needs to be fixed, Jon Gold writes.
There are 21 regular season, non-quarterback MVPs in the NFL. How many of them can you name?
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