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Roy Lopez News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 31

One Detroit Lions Player Who Must Return to Team in 2026

The Detroit Lions would be wise to make a concerted effort to re-sign Roy Lopez heading into the 2026 season, even if his contributions don’t always jump

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 31

The Lions are no longer projected to get a compensatory pick for D.J. Reed, but they are for another player

We've been tracking the potential compensatory fourth-round pick the Detroit Lions could have gotten for D.J. Reed for a couple of months now. Just to recap, because Carlton Davis left the Lions when his contract ended, he is a compensatory free agent.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 31

The Browns just made the Lions' final game a little more interesting by poaching one of their starters away

The Detroit Lions have just one game left on Sunday, and they're now going to have to think about who they're going to be playing at center in this game because the Cleveland Browns just poached the guy who's been starting the last two weeks.

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Kingsley Eguakun News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 31

Detroit Lions Lose Center Poached By Browns

The Detroit Lions turned to Kingsley Eguakun to start each of the past two games at center. In their regular season finale, they won't have that option.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Kingsley Eguakun News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31

Browns Signing C Kingsley Eguakun Off Lions P-Squad

According to Ian Rapoport, the Browns are signing C Kingsley Eguakun to the active roster from Detroit’s practice squad. He ended up starting this past week for the Lions due to injuries. Eguakun, 24, was a three-year starter at Florida and was invited to both the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl.

Ben Johnson News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 31

Was Ben Johnson Real Secret to Detroit Lions Success?

The departure of former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had a real impact on the Detroit Lions. Detroit's offense has regressed, most notably in the run game.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

Mistakes That Ended Detroit Lions Season Before It Began

A stunning 23-10 collapse at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings’ defense brought the Detroit Lions’ season to a crushing halt. Making matters worse, with the Baltimore Ravens’ Saturday night victory over the Green Bay Packers, a win would have kept Detroit’s postseason hopes alive.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 30

Detroit Lions Fans Have First Free Agent Crush: What Would It Cost?

The Detroit Lions are expected to revamp their offensive line this offseason. Supporters have clearly targeted Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum for Detroit's front office to open up the check book and sign this offseason.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Dan Campbell throws support behind Jared Goff despite missed postseason

The Detroit Lions had no other choice but to confront the cold-hearted truth that they won’t be playing in the postseason for the first time since 2022.

Frank Ragnow News / A to Z Sports / December 30

A Frank Ragnow return for the Lions in 2026 likley 'not in the cards at all'

Remember the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Detroit Lions fans? Don't you wish you could go back there sometimes? The Lions were not out of it; they were coming off a win over the Giants, and then Frank Ragnow suddenly decided to come out of retirement.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 30

Key Stats in Detroit Lions 2025 Losses

The Detroit Lions struggled with consistency throughout the 2025 season, and have been eliminated from postseason contention ahead of their regular season finale.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Analytics point to the Lions having an extremely good chance of playing in the Super Bowl next year

The 2025 Detroit Lions season did not go well. Missing the playoffs is rough, and as we know, the Lions are pretty unhappy about it. What's weird is that so much about this team having this bad season just doesn't make sense.

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Detroit Lions News / Stadium Rant / December 30

The Detroit Lions Should Start Thinking Beyond Jared Goff

The Detroit Lions have now dropped three straight games, after falling 23-10 on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. While there was plenty of blame to go around, much of it was aimed at quarterback Jared Goff.

Penei Sewell News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 30

Penei Sewell Can Make History With Unique Award

Former Oregon Ducks unanimous All-American Penei Sewell is in the midst of yet another standout season as the stalwart right tackle for the Detroit Lions.

Dan Campbell News / A to Z Sports / December 30

The Bears' defense is a perfect example of something Lions head coach Dan Campbell preaches about a lot

Let's go all the way back to August, real quick. The Detroit Lions were going through training camp and the preseason, and the big thing that Lions head coach Dan Campbell kept talking about was how the Lions' defense needed to force more turnovers.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 30

The Lions have a real chance to be at the top of the league in cap space for free agency if a few things happen

By this time next week, the Detroit Lions' season will be over, and they'll be right into their offseason. Before you know it, free agency will be here, and there is a wide belief that Brad Holmes and the Lions will put aside their past ways and go for it this year.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 30