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Former Lions Linebacker Tracy Scroggins Dies At 56, Family Believes CTE Played A Role

Brandon King

Detroit Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins during a 1995 NFC wild-card playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles Dec. 30, 1995, at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia (Greg Crisp/Getty Images) Former Detroit Lions linebacker Tracy Scroggins has passed away February 9, 2026 at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy defined by toughness, leadership, and relentless effort on the football field. Scroggins spent 10 seasons in the NFL, the majority of them with the Lions after being selected in the third round of the 1992 NFL Draft out of Tulsa. Known for his…

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Detroit Lions break off GM Bob Quinn and head coach Matt Patricia

Brandon King

Detroit Lions fan, this should come as good and long-awaited news for you. From Michael Baca of nfl.com: The Detroit Lions have fired coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn, the team announced Saturday. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell will serve as the Lions’ interim coach, per an informed source. Patricia’s firing comes two days after the Lions suffered a blowout loss to the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving Day, which put the team’s record at 4-7. Patricia was asked about his job security in the…

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