Detroit Lions to Induct Robert Porcher into Pride of Lions Sept 14

Robert Porcher, the Detroit Lions' all-time sack leader and three-time Pro Bowler, will be inducted into the 'Pride of the Lions' wall of honor at Ford Field during halftime of the home opener against the Chicago Bears on September 14. Porcher spent his entire 13-year NFL career with the Lions, from 1992 to 2004, and holds the franchise records for both single-season (15 sacks in 1999) and career sacks (95.5). He was surprised with the news by former teammates Chris Spielman, Jason Hanson, and Herman Moore during a joint practice against the Houston Texans. Lions President and CEO Rod Wood praised Porcher as a model of stability and tenacity, highlighting his legacy as an inspiration for fans and current players alike. Porcher joins 21 other franchise greats in the 'Pride of the Lions,' a distinction established in 2009 to honor the team’s top players. His induction celebrates his outstanding contributions to the Lions, including his dominant performance in the late 1990s and early 2000s, during which he recorded multiple double-digit sack seasons and forced numerous fumbles.