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On this week's episode of Twentyman in the Huddle presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman provides the scoop on all things surrounding the Detroit Lions' week of mandatory minicamp. To start, wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. joins Tim in studio to discuss his return to the Lions after two years with the Jaguars. The two talk about Marvin's experience with his new coaching staff, what he's seen from teammates Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown and Marvin gives an update on what he's been up to with his family. After that, Tim and producer PJ Clark give you their observations from three days of practice in Allen Park, including notes on Sam LaPorta, Nate Sudfeld and the Lions' new-look secondary.

On this week's episode of Twentyman in the Huddle presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman is joined by two members of the Detroit Lions' offensive line group. First, assistant offensive line coach Steve Oliver hops on the podcast to discuss coaching alongside Hank Fraley, his college football career at San Diego, the importance of Frank Ragnow to the Lions' success on offense, what he's seen from rookie Colby Sorsdal and more. After wrapping up with Steve Oliver, Tim sits down with Lions guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai. The two discuss Big V's season-ending injury in 2022, his road back to participating in OTAs, his contemplation of retirement, Penei Sewell's development and more. Check back next week for more coverage from the Lions' offseason program.

On this episode of Off the Record, Dannie Rogers sits down with Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda. The two discuss Jason's start in football, his time at Penn State, his position change once in the NFL and answer questions from fans.

On this week's episode of Twentyman in the Huddle presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman is joined by two members of the Lions' defensive line room. To start, assistant defensive line coach Cam Davis stops by to recap his first season with the Lions and then break down each member of Detroit's talented front. After notes on Aidan Hutchinson, James Houston, Romeo Okwara and more, Cam and Tim then shift to some expectations for the group and the defense as a whole for 2023. Next, Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill joins Tim in the studio after Thursday's OTA practice. Alim talks through his impressive body transformation this offseason before getting into how new defensive line coach John Scott Jr. has impacted the position room. Alim then breaks down what he's seen from third-round pick Brodric Martin so far, as well as what it's been like to play alongside new Lions C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Cam Sutton. Lastly, Tim and Alim catch up about Alim's latest album, "For the Label," out everywhere now!

On this week's episode of Off the Record, Dannie Rogers sits down with Lions defensive lineman Charles Harris in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri.

On this week's episode of Twentyman in the Huddle presented by Microsoft, Tim Twentyman breaks down the entire 2023 schedule for the Detroit Lions. To start, producer PJ Clark joins Tim to talk through all 20 games on the docket, from preseason Week 1 against the New York Giants to Week 18's finale at home against the Minnesota Vikings. They discuss the importance of the Week 9 bye week, the loading of division games at the end of the year and what Ford Field may be like for Monday Night Football. After that, Lions safety Tracy Walker III makes his podcast debut, joining Tim to discuss the biggest news of the day – the Lions taking on the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of the regular season on NBC. Tracy breaks down his prior experience against Patrick Mahomes, as well as details how far his Lions team has come from a lack of primetime games in the past to five of them currently scheduled in 2023. Stay tuned, as next week Tim will break down all the goings on at Lions rookie minicamp, happening this weekend!

On this week's episode of Twentyman in the Huddle presented by Microsoft, Detroit Lions Executive Vice President and General Manager Brad Holmes sits down with Tim Twentyman for an in-depth breakdown of the Lions' draft class. Brad and Tim discuss each of Detroit's eight draft picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell, Brian Branch, Hendon Hooker and more. Before wrapping things up, Brad discusses the importance of teamwork across his scouting department when stacking a draft board, as well as talks through the process of signing undrafted free agents to the team.

On this episode of Off the Record with Dannie Rogers, Dannie sits down with Lions left tackle Taylor Decker and his wife, Kyndra. The Deckers discuss why their offseason home is in Arizona, what it's like becoming parents during an NFL season and more!