Mike Payton

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I am an award winning journalist covering the Detroit Lions. I’ve been covering the team since 2014 and have been credentialed for games, practices and training camp. In addition to covering the Lions, I’ve also covered preps and college sports. I have experience in on camera work as well as podcasts and radio.

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Buccaneers interview Lions coach who is so insanley ready for bigger things

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired their entire coaching staff to a somewhat uncomfortable level, but they've wasted no time looking for new coaches. One of the more intriguing interviews they've completed this week was for their special teams coordinato... See more

yardbarker.com•Mike Payton•Jan 10, 2026

The Lions trading David Montgomery is more on the table than ever after Brad Holmes' comments

One of the things that every Detroit Lions fan talked about a lot this year was David Montgomery and the fact that he just wasn't getting a lot of carries or time on the field."/

atozsports.com•Mike Payton•Jan 8, 2026

Don't expect the Lions to make a bunch of splash moves, but some splashes have been hinted at by Brad Holmes

The Detroit Lions did not have the season that everyone hoped they would have. They missed the playoffs after going 15-2 and being the NFC’s first seed in 2024. On Thursday, we got to hear from Lions general manager Brad Holmes for the first time since be... See more

atozsports.com•Mike Payton•Jan 8, 2026

The Lions have reached out to former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel about open OC job

The Detroit Lionsfired offensive coordinator John Morton earlier this week, and they are wasting no time looking for their next OC. They have an interview set up with Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach David Blough already, and now they've reached o... See more

yardbarker.com•Mike Payton•Jan 8, 2026

The Lions have reached out to former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel about open OC job - A to Z Sports

The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton earlier this week, and they are wasting no time looking for their next OC. They have an interview set up with Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach David Blough already, and now they’ve reached ... See more

atozsports.com•Mike Payton•Jan 8, 2026

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Buccaneers interview Lions coach who is so insanley ready for bigger things

yardbarker.com•Mike Payton•Jan 10, 2026

The Lions trading David Montgomery is more on the table than ever after Brad Holmes' comments

One of the things that every Detroit Lions fan talked about a lot this year was David Montgomery and the fact that he just wasn't getting a lot of carries or time on the field."/

atozsports.com•Mike Payton•Jan 8, 2026

Don't expect the Lions to make a bunch of splash moves, but some splashes have been hinted at by Brad Holmes

atozsports.com•Mike Payton•Jan 8, 2026

The Lions have reached out to former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel about open OC job

yardbarker.com•Mike Payton•Jan 8, 2026

The Lions have reached out to former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel about open OC job - A to Z Sports

The Detroit Lions fired offensive coordinator John Morton earlier this week, and they are wasting no time looking for their next OC. They have an interview set up with Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach David Blough already, and now they’ve reached ... See more

atozsports.com•Mike Payton•Jan 8, 2026

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Buccaneers interview Lions coach who is so insanley ready for bigger things

The Lions trading David Montgomery is more on the table than ever after Brad Holmes' comments

Don't expect the Lions to make a bunch of splash moves, but some splashes have been hinted at by Brad Holmes

The Lions have reached out to former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel about open OC job

The Lions have reached out to former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel about open OC job - A to Z Sports

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Buccaneers interview Lions coach who is so insanley ready for bigger things

The Lions trading David Montgomery is more on the table than ever after Brad Holmes' comments

Don't expect the Lions to make a bunch of splash moves, but some splashes have been hinted at by Brad Holmes

The Lions have reached out to former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel about open OC job

The Lions have reached out to former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel about open OC job - A to Z Sports

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