US EditionRobert Porcher announced as next franchise icon to join Pride of the Lions
Robert Porcher, the Detroit Lions' all-time sack leader with 95.5 sacks and three Pro Bowl selections, will be honored in the team's ring of honor during the 2025 season.
- Robert Porcher, who holds the franchise record for career sacks and earned three Pro Bowl selections during his 13 seasons with Detroit, will be honored with induction into the Pride of the Lions on September 14 at Ford Field during the home opener versus the Chicago Bears.
- Porcher earned this honor after a 13-season career with Detroit starting as the 26th overall pick in the 1992 NFL Draft from South Carolina State, following a career marked by versatility and tenacity on the defensive line.
- He recorded 95.5 sacks with five double-digit sack seasons, appeared in 187 games with 158 starts, and contributed 13 forced fumbles between 1996 and 2001 while playing multiple defensive positions.
- Lions President Rod Wood expressed great excitement about officially honoring Robert Porcher as one of the franchise's greatest players, while former teammate Chris Spielman highlighted Porcher’s adaptability on the field and emphasized that his effort was what truly set him apart.
- Robert Porcher is set to be honored as the 22nd member of the Lions' Pride of the Lions, solidifying his role as a respected figure for both supporters and teammates while continuing the team's tradition of recognizing its legendary players.
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Lions will add Porcher to wall of honor Sept. 14
Robert Porcher, Detroit's all-time sack leader, will join the brightest stars in Lions history at Ford Field, as the franchise announced he will enter the club's wall of honor display during halftime of the home opener against the Chicago Bears Sept. 14.
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Lions to induct all-time sack leader Robert Porcher into Pride of the Lions
Robert Porcher, a three-time Pro Bowler who played 12 season in Detroit, is the team's all-time leader in single-season (15) and career (95.5) sacks.
Robert Porcher joins Lions royalty as he becomes the newest immortal in Detroit's 'Pride of the Lions' legacy
Robert Porcher joins Lions royalty as he becomes the newest immortal in Detroit’s ‘Pride of the Lions’ legacy A former NFL defensive titan is set to etch his legacy into the annals of Detroit Lions history. On August 23, the Lions announced that Robert Porcher, a cornerstone of their defensive line, will be inducted into the esteemed “Pride of the Lions.” This significant honor will take place during halftime of the Lions’ home opener on Septemb…
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