George Plimpton’s 1966 Nonfiction Classic ‘Paper Lion’ Revealed the Bruising Truths of Detroit Lions Training Camp

George Plimpton’s 1966 nonfiction classic ‘Paper Lion’ revealed the bruising truths of Detroit Lions training camp

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) and Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) show off their athleticism on Sept. 7, 2025. AP Photo/Matt LudtkeAs the Detroit Lions barrel toward a Thanksgiving Day game with the Green Bay Packers, some die-hard fans may be fantasizing about what it would be like to be on the field themselves: calling plays from the Lions huddle, accepting the snap from between a crouching center’s thighs, and s…

George Plimpton’s 1966 nonfiction classic ‘Paper Lion’ revealed the bruising truths of Detroit Lions training camp

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) and Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) show off their athleticism on Sept. 7, 2025. AP Photo/Matt Ludtke As the Detroit Lions barrel toward a Thanksgiving Day game with the Green Bay Packers, some die-hard fans may be fantasizing about what it would be like to be on the field themselves: calling plays from the Lions huddle, accepting the snap from between a crouching center’s thighs, and …

Nov. 25th 1976- O.J. Simpson gains 273 yards for Buffalo vs Detroit

On November 25th, 1976, O.J. Simpson gained 273 yards for the Buffalo Bills against the Detroit Lions. The post Nov. 25th 1976- O.J. Simpson gains 273 yards for Buffalo vs Detroit appeared first on The Declaration.

Detroit Lions ‘hopeful’ Marcus Davenport plays vs. Packers

The Detroit Lions could get a key member of their defensive line back this week. During his weekly radio appearance, Lions coach Dan Campbell expressed optimism that starting defensive end Marcus Davenport could return from injured reserve this week. “We’re hopeful. We’re hopeful. He looked really good last week,” Campbell told the Costa & Jansen Show with Heather on Tuesday. “We’re getting him some walkthrough reps. We did yesterday, we’re gett…