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Best landing spots for five of the Lions' top free agents if they don't return to Detroit

Right now, we're in the cap casualty/re-signing players/restructuring players section of the offseason. In the next couple of weeks, we will know who is coming back to the Detroit Lions and who isn't.

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Lions Flagship Radio Host Would Trade WR Jameson Williams

A recent proposed trade involving the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders has sparked a significant amount of discussion across the National Football League.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 18

NFL Insider pairs the Lions with a player they should have signed three years ago

Finally, here is one that I fully agree with. I wrote earlier on Wednesday about how insiders keep pairing the Detroit Lions with guys who were once good instead of guys who are still good.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 18

4 Mid-Tier Free Agents Who Make Most Sense for Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions don’t need to win the offseason with splashy, headline-grabbing contracts. General manager Brad Holmes has built this roster by finding value — players who outperform their price tags. If Detroit wants to stay aggressive without breaking the bank, targeting mid-tier free agents is the most sensible approach.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

How many of the NFL receiving leaders during the Super Bowl era can you name in six minutes?

The '15 TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL leading rushers since 2000' quiz

The 'AP Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 18

The Lions are going to have to be very picky when it comes to edge rusher this offseason

Even after the Detroit Lions finished the top five in the league in both pressures and sacks, the thing Lions fans seem to want the most outside of center is an edge rusher.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Detroit Lions News / Football Analysis / February 18

Lions’ $69.6M Quarterback Gets Update After Playoff Collapse

Goff put up monster numbers in 2025: 4,564 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, and a 105.5 passer rating. That was good enough for second in the NFL. But the Lions still went from 15-2 the year before to just 9-8, and they didn’t even make the playoffs.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 17

2 Potential Tight End Cut Candidates Detroit Lions Should Monitor

The Detroit Lions are expected to use more offensive sets that utilize two or three tight ends on the field at the same time. New offensive coordinator Drew Petzing had success featuring Trey McBride, who has emerged as one of the league's top tight ends.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

Detroit Lions 2026 Linebacker Mock Draft

In my single-position mock draft series for the Detroit Lions. I have already made my selections for offensive tackle, interior offensive line, and edge rusher.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 17

Detroit Lions Veteran Linebacker Predicted to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Detroit Lions are facing some difficult decisions regarding which of their own NFL free agents to bring back for the 2026 season. Among the most difficult is the decision general manager Brad Holmes has to make about veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 17

Idea to Trade Amon-Ra St. Brown Gets Support From 97.1 Host

It is that time of year when pundits and NFL fans come up with ideas for trades and suggestions for who general managers should target in free agency. Supporters of the Detroit Lions are now highly invested and interested in the team upgrading their defense.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 17

These 4 Lions could shape 2026 more than you think

I know we've got some time before the Detroit Lions start their 2026 season, and free agency is coming up, with the 2026 NFL Draft right behind it. We're all thinking about new players coming in without really thinking about some of the players who are already here getting a bigger role in 2026.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 17

5 cap casualties the Lions should be keeping their eyes on before free agency, including a former Lion

We've reached the cap casualty part of the offseason. The Miami Dolphins got things going on Monday when they released four players, including Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 17

Detroit Lions 2025 Rookie Draft Class Grades Higher Than Expected

The top of the Detroit Lions 2025 rookie class gained valuable experience in their inaugural season in the National Football League. Tyleik Williams, Tate Ratledge and Isaac TeSlaa have proven they will be starters for the foreseeable future.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 17

NFL insider links Lions to Pro Bowl edge rusher whose name might be bigger than his impact

We're three weeks from free agency, and this is expected to be a big one for the Detroit Lions. Before we get there, a lot of media is going to be linking players to the Lions, and some will fit, and others will miss the mark.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 17

5 Defensive Ends Lions Must Monitor at 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

The Detroit Lions have long been viewed as a team in the market for another pass-rusher. Aidan Hutchinson has emerged as one of the best in the league at the position, and many analysts believe the team could be even more fearsome by adding a running mate for the Michigan product.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 16