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Vito Chirco

Vito Chirco

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Vito has covered the NFL and the Detroit Lions for the past five years.  Has extensive reporting history of college athletics, the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Mercy Athletics.  Chirco's work include NFL columns, analyzing potential Detroit Lions prospects coming out of college, NFL draft coverage and analysis of events occurring in the NFL.  Extensive broadcasting experience including hosting a Detroit Tigers podcast and co-hosting a Detroit Lions NFL podcast since 2019. 

Nov 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle DJ Reader (98) celebrates with head coach Dan Campbell after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) in the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images
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Lions Can Still Achieve Huge Goals Despite Myriad of Injuries

Detroit Lions have played through injury after injury in 2024.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) makes a catch against Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson (29) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
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Six Reasons to Be Thankful for Lions

Reasons to be thankful for Detroit Lions 2024 NFL season.

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Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates a touchdown against the Chicago Bears at the end of the first half at Ford Field on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
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Bears-Lions Key Matchup: Jaylon Johnson vs. Amon-Ra St. Brown

Detroit Lions Amon-Ra St. Brown taking on Chicago Bears Jaylon Johnson is key matchup.

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Dec 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) picks up yardage before being tackled by Chicago Bears defensive lineman Montez Sweat (98) and defensive lineman Andrew Billings (97) in the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
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Odds Lions Beat Bears in Week 13

Predicting Detroit Lions odds to beat Chicago Bears in Week 13 of 2024 NFL season.

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Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, right, talks to safety Kerby Joseph (31) and cornerback Carlton Davis III (23) during the first half against Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
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Lions Are 'Road Warriors' That Play Defense

Detroit Lions are 6-0 away from Ford Field in 2024.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) reaches for Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, during a game against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Lions Injury Updates: Raymond, Davis, Decker, Montgomery

Detroit Lions injury updates on Kalif Raymond, Carlton Davis, Taylor Decker, David Montgomery

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Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
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Lions-Colts Key Matchup: Jack Campbell vs. Jonathan Taylor

Detroit Lions Jack Campbell takes on Indianapolis Colts Jonathan Taylor in Week 12 key matchup.

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Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Kobe King (41) celebrates after a tackle against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Lions NFL Draft Watch: Detroit Native Kobe King Would Aid Defense

NFL Draft prospects for Detroit Lions to scout Week 13 NCAA season.

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Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn reacts to a play against Los Angeles Rams during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
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Lions' Defense No. 1 in NFL on Third Down

Detroit Lions defense has transformed into stout third-down unit in 2024.

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Mason Rudolph (11) tries to avoid being sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) during the first half of the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit on Oct. 27, 2024.
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Odds Lions Beat Colts in Week 12

Predicting Detroit Lions odds to beat Indianapolis Colts in Week 12 of 2024 NFL season.

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Nov 17, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions defensive end Za'Darius Smith (99) waves at fans as he exits the field after 52-6 win over Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. Mandatory Credit: Junfu Han/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Dan Campbell Assesses Za'Darius Smith's Lions Debut

EDGE Za'Darius Smith "fits right in" with Detroit Lions defense.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick (17).
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Lions Equipped to Punish Weak NFL Teams

Detroit Lions have become adept at maintaining high level of play.

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