Roy Lopez is joining a Lions team that's just like him

Roy Lopez is joining a Lions team that's just like him: 'You can't fake it'
Allen Park — Defensive tackle Roy Lopez, who officially signed with the Detroit Lions on Thursday, is a two-time state champion, and he enjoyed 113 wins in his high school wrestling career. But he still can't get over the three losses.
Signing with Detroit Lions a 'no-brainer' for ex-Wildcat Roy Lopez
Life is moving fast for Roy Lopez Jr. at the moment. The former Arizona Wildcats defensive tackle signed a one-year, $4.65 million deal with the Detroit Lions on Friday, after a two-year stint with the hometown Cardinals.
Detroit Lions reportedly to sign ex-Cardinals DT Roy Lopez to one-year, $4.65 million deal
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the deal is worth $4.65 million. A sixth-round pick by the Houston Texans in 2021, Lopez started most of the past two seasons in the middle of Arizona’s defensive line.
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Lions sign unrestricted free agent DL Roy Lopez
Allen Park, Mich. – The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent DL Roy Lopez. Contract terms were not disclosed.
'No Bad Days': Roy Lopez Ready to Learn From Dan Campbell, Teammates
Now in Detroit, the 27-year-old is ready to learn from head coach Dan Campbell and the established defensive linemen in the room, including Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill. Lopez was able to get a first-hand look at Detroit last season, as the Cardinals were defeated by the Lions early in the 2024 season at home.
Lions add run-stuffing DT Roy Lopez with $4.65 million, one-year agreement, AP source says
The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Roy Lopez have agreed to a $4.65 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Roy Lopez headed to Detroit Lions in free agency
After two seasons playing for his hometown team, nose tackle Roy Lopez is signing a one-year deal to join the Detroit Lions.
Roy Lopez wants to coach one day, picked Detroit Lions to learn how from Dan Campbell
Roy Lopez is expected to play a rotational role at DT this fall for a Detroit Lions team that could be without Alim McNeill to start the season.
New Lions DT Roy Lopez cannot believe how big Dan Campbell is
Hilarious line from new Lions nose tackle Roy Lopez about Dan Campbell. He didn’t realize how big Campbell was. "I knew he played, I didn't know he could STILL play." Brad Galli has more.
Roy Lopez embracing Detroit Lions’ legacy of hard work, passion
Free agent signing Roy Lopez admires what it means to be a Detroit Lion, and is eager to learn from his teammates.
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