The Detroit Lions are set to honor one of their most iconic defensive players, Robert Porcher, by inducting him into the franchise’s ring of honor during Week 2 of the season.
The announcement came during the team’s preseason finale broadcast against the Houston Texans, where the Lions revealed that Porcher will officially become part of the “Pride of the Lions” — the exclusive group recognizing the greatest players in team history.
Drafted in the first round back in 1992, Porcher spent his entire 12-year NFL career in Detroit. He became a cornerstone of the defense throughout the 1990s, helping lead the Lions to five playoff appearances during his tenure. His career highlights include three Pro Bowl selections (1997, 1999, and 2001) and five different seasons with double-digit sack totals. By the time he retired, Porcher had tallied 95.5 sacks, 602 total tackles, 18 forced fumbles, and one interception.
Porcher will be the 22nd player to receive this prestigious honor, joining a legendary list that already includes Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson, Herman Moore, Chris Spielman, Jason Hanson, and several other Lions greats such as Bobby Layne, Dutch Clark, and Dick “Night Train” Lane.
The induction ceremony is scheduled for Detroit’s home opener in Week 2 against the Chicago Bears, which also doubles as the Lions’ annual homecoming celebration. Porcher recently made an appearance at training camp during joint practices with Houston, giving fans an early chance to see him back in Honolulu Blue.
This moment marks a special recognition not only for Porcher but also for generations of Lions fans who proudly wore his No. 91 jersey throughout the 1990s
