Behind Enemy Lines: 10 questions with The Lions Wire in Week 8

We sat down with @JeffRisdon, of @LionsWire for 10 questions about Sunday’s matchup between Philadelphia and Detroit

It’s Eagles game day, and Philadelphia has traveled to Detroit to face a winless Lions team looking forward to Sunday’s matchup.

The Eagles have been inconsistent on both sides of the ball and their inability to corral opposing running backs bodes well for D’Andre Swift having a monster day.

With kickoff less than an hour away, we sat down with Jeff Risdon, managing editor of The Lions Wire, for five questions about Week 8.

Detroit Lions 2021 NFL schedule

Here is the 2021 NFL schedule for the Detroit Lions.
Week 1: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 2: @ Green Bay Packers
Week 3: vs. Baltimore Ravens
Week 4: @ Chicago Bears.
Week 5: @ Minnesota Vikings
Week 6: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 7: @ Los Angeles Rams
Week 8: vs. Philadelphia Eagles.
Week 9: Bye
Week 10: @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 11: @ Cleveland Browns
Week 12: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 13: vs. Minnesota Vikings.
Week 14: @ Denver Broncos
Week 15: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 16: @ Atlanta Falcons
Week 17: @ Seattle Seahawks
Week 18: vs. Green Bay Packers

Here is the 2021 NFL schedule for the Detroit Lions.
Week 1: vs. San Francisco 49ers
Week 2: @ Green Bay Packers
Week 3: vs. Baltimore Ravens
Week 4: @ Chicago Bears.
Week 5: @ Minnesota Vikings
Week 6: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 7: @ Los Angeles Rams
Week 8: vs. Philadelphia Eagles.
Week 9: Bye
Week 10: @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 11: @ Cleveland Browns
Week 12: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 13: vs. Minnesota Vikings.
Week 14: @ Denver Broncos
Week 15: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Week 16: @ Atlanta Falcons
Week 17: @ Seattle Seahawks
Week 18: vs. Green Bay Packers

Penei Sewell will miss Lions rookie minicamp after testing positive for COVID-19

Penei Sewell will miss Lions rookie minicamp after testing positive for COVID-19.
Sewell was drafted seventh overall by the Lions this year after a successful career at Oregon.
The rookie will have a chance to return in a few weeks when the Lions kick off OTAs

Penei Sewell will miss Lions rookie minicamp after testing positive for COVID-19.
Sewell was drafted seventh overall by the Lions this year after a successful career at Oregon.
The rookie will have a chance to return in a few weeks when the Lions kick off OTAs

Lions, Frank Ragnow agree to 4-year extension

The Lions and Frank Ragnow have agreed to 4-year extension.
The deal will make Ragnow the highest-paid center in the NFL at $13.5 million per year.
Ragnow has started and played 45 games since being a first-round pick in 2018

The Lions and Frank Ragnow have agreed to 4-year extension.
The deal will make Ragnow the highest-paid center in the NFL at $13.5 million per year.
Ragnow has started and played 45 games since being a first-round pick in 2018

Lions sign TE Darren Fells after Josh Hill retires

The Lions signed TE Darren Fells after Josh Hill retired.
Fells, 35, spent one season with the Lions in 2017, catching 17 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns.
Fells has primarily been a blocking tight end in the NFL, but in seven seasons, he’s scored 21 touchdowns

The Lions signed TE Darren Fells after Josh Hill retired.
Fells, 35, spent one season with the Lions in 2017, catching 17 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns.
Fells has primarily been a blocking tight end in the NFL, but in seven seasons, he’s scored 21 touchdowns

Jared Goff will earn more than any other player for the new 17th regular-season game

Jared Goff will earn more than any other player for the new 17th regular-season game.
He will make an extra $1.5 million in 2021 for the 17th game thanks to his $33.5 million salary.
Goff was traded by the Rams to the Lions this offseason, along with three draft picks, for Matthew Stafford

Jared Goff will earn more than any other player for the new 17th regular-season game.
He will make an extra $1.5 million in 2021 for the 17th game thanks to his $33.5 million salary.
Goff was traded by the Rams to the Lions this offseason, along with three draft picks, for Matthew Stafford

Jared Goff will earn more than any other player for the new 17th regular-season game

Jared Goff will earn more than any other player for the new 17th regular-season game.
He will make an extra $1.5 million in 2021 for the 17th game thanks to his $33.5 million salary.
Goff was traded by the Rams to the Lions this offseason, along with three draft picks, for Matthew Stafford

Jared Goff will earn more than any other player for the new 17th regular-season game.
He will make an extra $1.5 million in 2021 for the 17th game thanks to his $33.5 million salary.
Goff was traded by the Rams to the Lions this offseason, along with three draft picks, for Matthew Stafford

Report: Lions and Romeo Okwara agree to a 3-year contract extension

Romeo Okwara and the Lions have agreed to a 3-year contract worth $39 million.
Okwara led the Lions with 10.5 sacks in 2020, his breakout season with the team.
The 25-year-old has 19 sacks in three seasons in Detroit after being claimed off waivers from the Giants

Romeo Okwara and the Lions have agreed to a 3-year contract worth $39 million.
Okwara led the Lions with 10.5 sacks in 2020, his breakout season with the team.
The 25-year-old has 19 sacks in three seasons in Detroit after being claimed off waivers from the Giants

Report: Lions and Romeo Okwara agree to a 3-year contract extension

Romeo Okwara and the Lions have agreed to a 3-year contract worth $39 million.
Okwara led the Lions with 10.5 sacks in 2020, his breakout season with the team.
The 25-year-old has 19 sacks in three seasons in Detroit after being claimed off waivers from the Giants

Romeo Okwara and the Lions have agreed to a 3-year contract worth $39 million.
Okwara led the Lions with 10.5 sacks in 2020, his breakout season with the team.
The 25-year-old has 19 sacks in three seasons in Detroit after being claimed off waivers from the Giants

Lions to release CB Justin Coleman

The Lions are releasing cornerback Justin Coleman, according to multiple reports.
The Lions will save at least $4.94 million in cap room in 2021 by releasing Coleman.
In two seasons, Coleman made 84 tackles, had one interception and broke up 14 total passes

The Lions are releasing cornerback Justin Coleman, according to multiple reports.
The Lions will save at least $4.94 million in cap room in 2021 by releasing Coleman.
In two seasons, Coleman made 84 tackles, had one interception and broke up 14 total passes