Lions Sign Super Bowl Champion Just 12 Hours After Dolphins Release Him
Detroit, MI – October 15, 2025
The Detroit Lions wasted no time making noise after a tough stretch on defense. Less than a day after re-evaluating their secondary depth, the front office pulled off one of the fastest veteran signings of the season — a move that caught the entire NFL off guard.
Detroit’s secondary has been thin for weeks, with injuries sidelining key players like D.J. Reed, Terrion Arnold, and Avonte Maddox. The Lions’ defensive unit — once a strength — suddenly found itself searching for leadership and stability. General manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell both emphasized that reinforcements were coming, but no one expected it to happen this quickly.
Just 12 hours after the Miami Dolphins made a surprising release, Detroit acted with lightning speed to fill the void in their backfield.
That move was the signing of Super Bowl champion cornerback Kendall Fuller, an eight-year veteran who brings poise, intelligence, and championship DNA to a young Lions roster. Fuller, who earned his Super Bowl ring with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020, joins Detroit’s practice squad with a clear path toward the active roster. His veteran presence is expected to immediately impact a defense desperate for experience and communication.
Fuller’s release from Miami shocked many around the league. Despite starting 11 games last season with 50 tackles and seven pass breakups, the Dolphins opted to part ways for cap flexibility and lingering knee concerns. Sources close to the veteran, however, said he’s
Detroit saw opportunity where others hesitated. Holmes finalized the deal late Monday night after a quick medical check, calling it “a no-brainer.”
Head coach Dan Campbell echoed that sentiment, praising Fuller’s calm leadership:
If all goes as planned, Fuller could be elevated to the 53-man roster as early as Week 7. And for a Detroit defense looking to steady the ship, the arrival of a Super Bowl champion just 12 hours after his release could mark the turning point of their season.
49ers Kicker Controversy Explodes After Rookie Ben Sauls’ Perfect Preseason
Santa Clara, CA – August 24, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers have invested heavily in Jake Moody, spending a third-round draft pick in 2023 to secure his leg for the future. But two years later, questions are growing louder about whether the team can afford to stay patient.
Moody has been described as a “roller coaster” throughout the preseason — moments of brilliance followed by costly misses that shake confidence. For a Super Bowl contender like the 49ers, inconsistency at kicker is a risk few believe they can carry into September.
That’s why one voice around the team has suggested a bold solution: move on from Moody and give rookie Ben Sauls a chance. The former Pittsburgh Steelers undrafted free agent has quietly turned heads, drilling all four of his preseason attempts — from 28, 38, 49, and 50 yards — without so much as a wobble. As one analyst put it,
It’s a striking contrast to Moody, who still carries the heavy label of being a rare high draft pick at his position. The pressure of that pedigree has not eased, and critics believe a change of scenery might be best for both sides.
For the 49ers, the decision is more than sentimental. Championship windows are fragile, and games often swing on the accuracy of a single kick. With Sauls proving reliable and available, the front office may soon have to decide whether sticking with Moody is worth the gamble.
As the regular season looms, San Francisco faces an uncomfortable truth: loyalty to a draft pick cannot outweigh the demand for consistency. If Moody doesn’t stabilize soon, the 49ers may be forced to let another rookie step in and take his place.
