Detroit Lions picked up their fifth-year option on running back Jahmyr Gibbs’ contract, meaning that his contract expires after the 2027 season. Now, former Lions offensive lineman and current 97.1 The Ticket host Jon Jansen thinks that there is a possibility of Gibbs not appearing for the Lions’ training camp.
The Detroit Lions’ veterans report for training camp in less than two weeks, however, there is now some concern that one key player may not be there without a new contract.
The Detroit Lions will have plenty of pressure on their defense in 2026. Under second-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, the Lions will be tasked with improving after some late-season struggles doomed them.
The Detroit Lions are set to feature one of the most potent offensive units this upcoming NFL season. Despite things not working out for John Morton, the team was still able to move the football and score points in 2025.
How many of the career leaders in rushing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has resurrected his career with the team since arriving in 2021. After the Los Angeles Rams cast him aside, including him in a deal with Detroit to acquire Matthew Stafford, Goff has rebuilt himself and proven he can help the team win at a high level.
NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.
With Josh Allen being ranked as the best QB heading into 2026 and the Los Angeles Rams being the favorites to win a Lombardi Trophy, the Detroit roster, too, could be in the mix with new ESPN surveys complementing their roster.
The Detroit Lions have several financial decisions to make heading into the 2026 NFL season. Their first four picks of the 2023 NFL Draft have all been tremendous hits, which has caused the team to evaluate long-term extensions as those players have become eligible for new deals.
The Detroit Lions will enter the 2026 season with a talent-laden roster, featuring star players at multiple positions. This includes the likes of Jahmyr Gibbs at running back and Amon-Ra St.
The 2025 season was a disappointment for the Detroit Lions. On the heels of back-to-back division titles, the Lions fell short of their high aspirations and missed the postseason with a 9-8 record.
Detroit Lions defensive end Pat O'Connor announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. OConnor, 32, appeared in eight games (three starts) for the Lions last season and made 10 tackles while playing 21% of defensive snaps (106) and 64% of special teams snaps (143).
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Pat O’Connor announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after playing nine seasons. And Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby was one of the first players to pay tribute.
The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.
The Detroit Lions are officially ruling the NFL jungle, and the league’s heavy hitters are taking notice. ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler recently wrapped up his annual positional top 10 rankings, which poll league executives, coaches, and scouts to pinpoint the game’s elite talent.
It's make or break time for the Detroit Lions, head coach Dan Campbell included.
The 2026 season will be a pivotal one for the Detroit Lions organization. General manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have spent the last five years building what is now a quality roster.
A former key member of the Detroit Lions' defensive line has elected to hang up his cleats. Pat O'Connor, who was originally drafted by the Lions in 2017 and played two seasons for the team later in his career, officially announced his retirement on social media Thursday.
The Detroit Lions have been well-represented in the Pro Bowl in recent years. As the team has enjoyed its renaissance, they've had several players earn Pro Bowl honors.
One of the biggest questions looming over the Detroit Lions this offseason and into training camp will be the health of their safety room. Detroit has one of the best safety tandems in the league in Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, however both have injury concerns after the way their 2025 seasons ended.
It's really no secret that Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the best in the NFL in his position.
Detroit Lions have followed the same development pattern under Dan Campbell for years. The Year 3 Trust Index finally explains why some draft picks stick, and others disappear.
Detroit Lions are quietly reinventing themselves this offseason. Four major changes point to a team that could look nothing like the one opponents prepared for over the last three years.
How many of the NFL players to rush for at least 1,000 yards in at least four seasons in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?
Top-tier quarterbacks in the NFL are not the type to get complacent.
Even though he's still dealing with some serious legal issues, Arnold might not be a free agent for much longer
The Detroit Lions have one of the strongest edge rushers in the league in Michigan product Aidan Hutchinson, and he's getting some recognition ahead of the 2026 season.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs is one of the strongest pieces in the Lions' offensive puzzle.
Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions are somewhere in that awkward, honest stretch ahead of the 2026 season. We all know this team is capable of more than they delivered last season.
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