During the broadcast of the Detroit Lions’ preseason finale against the Houston Texans, the Lions announced that they will be inducting Robert Porcher into their “Pride of the Lions,” their ring of honor to celebrate the best players in franchise history.
A first-round pick in 1992, Porcher spent the entirety of his 12-year career with the Lions. His accolades including being named to the Pro Bowl three times (1997, 1999, and 2021) and posting five seasons with 10 or more sacks. In total, Porcher finished his career with 95.5 total sacks, 602 tackles, 18 forced fumbles and an interception.
Porcher was an integral piece to the 1990s era Lions, who made the playoffs five times during Porcher’s career.
Porcher will become the 22nd player inducted into the Pride of the Lions. He’ll join the following players:
- QB Dutch Clark
- QB Bobby Layne
- RB Barry Sanders
- RB Doak Walker
- WR Herman Moore
- WR Calvin Johnson
- TE Charlie Sanders
- OL Lou Creekmur
- OT Lomas Brown
- G Dick Stanfel
- C/LB Alex Wojciechowicz
- DT Alex Karras
- DT Roger Brown
- LB Joe Schmidt
- LB Chris Spielman
- CB Lem Barney
- CB Dick “Night Train” Lane
- DB/P Yale Lary
- DB Dick LeBeau
- S Jack Christiansen
- K Jason Hanson
Porcher’s induction will happen during the Lions’ home opener against the Chicago Bears in Week 2, which is considered the team’s homecoming came. Porcher was a recent guest at Lions training camp for their joint practices against the Texans.
Congratulations to Porcher and all of the fans who rocked the #91 jersey during the 1990s!
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