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Benjamin Raven
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Detroit Lions Reporter, MLive
Detroit, Hazel Park
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Biography
Current: Detroit Lions beat reporter for MLive.com Past: MLive Detroit reporter, Jackson Citizen Patriot reporter, Jackson Citizen Patriot editorial intern, high school sports reporter for MLive, Grand Central Magazine sports editor and Bleacher Report copy editing intern. Bachelor's of Science in Journalism -- News and Editorial from Central Michigan University. Before CMU, played two years of college basketball at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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By Benjamin Raven Verified| MLive Verified ALLEN PARK -- For those holding out hope for a reunion between the Detroit Lions and Za’Darius Smith, the team and the veteran pass rusher’s agent have not spoken since NFL owners meetings. Lions general manager Brad Holmes added that his understanding of the situation is that Smith’s agent will reach out to them if there were any updates or changes. Smith came over in a trade at the deadline, doing his best to help fill the void left by the injured Aidan Hutchinson.
By Benjamin Raven Verified| MLive Verified ALLEN PARK -- Brad Holmes knows the football world expects the Detroit Lions to focus on the defensive line and edge rushers in this year’s NFL draft. However, the Lions general manager made it clear while he likes this year’s defensive line draft class. He’s not about to change course and make selections based on a hypothetical depth chart in April. Holmes is among the toughest general managers to make predictions about heading into the draft.
By Benjamin Raven Verified| MLive Verified ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have not been a stranger to moving around in the NFL draft with Brad Holmes as general manager. They moved up to take wide receiver Jameson Williams in 2022 and then jumped to 24th overall for cornerback Terrion Arnold last year. Holmes has also moved down, taking running back Jahmyr Gibbs and using the picks they got in return to land tight end Sam LaPorta. This year’s draft class is loaded with defensive line talent, both on the interior and with edge rushers.
Company Info
MLive
MLive Media Group is a Michigan-based news organization that operates various news websites and print publications. The company has experienced notable digital growth, particularly in weather content. MLive.com serves as a news portal under this group, providing local news and information to its audience. The organization is part of a larger media landscape, with its parent company, Advance Publications, having a rich history in the industry. MLive Media Group focuses on delivering relevant news and updates to the communities it serves in Michigan.
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