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ESPN, NFL execs, coaches, scouts, AtoZ Sports Detroit just proved without a doubt that the Lions’ window is not anywhere near closed

Detroit Lions aren’t rebuilding and the window isn’t closed, no matter what the 2025 record says. ESPN’s latest rankings from NFL executives, coaches and scouts paint a very different picture of this roster.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown reveals how Bears helped ease Lions’ playoff pain

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hasn’t forgotten how last season ended. But instead of dwelling on the disappointment, he’s focused on what comes next.

Jared Goff News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 16

NFL analyst calls Jared Goff 'MVP of the entire NFL' in bold claim

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has become part of the NFL MVP conversation. A new opinion from an NFL analyst, Sam ‘Stick’ Day, has added to the debate about where he stands among the league’s top quarterbacks.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 16

How Kelvin Sheppard Can Improve in 2026

Kelvin Sheppard will be entering his second season as Lions defensive coordinator in 2026. It was effectively a mixed bag of results for Sheppard in his first year as an NFL play-caller.

John Riggins News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Season rushing-TD leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to hold an NFL franchise single-season record for rushing touchdowns can you name in five minutes?

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL franchise receiving-leaders' quiz

The '1K-yard,15-rushing-TD seasons' quiz

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 16

Dan Campbell’s job under threat as Lions’ Super Bowl window gets tighter: report

After missing the playoffs in 2025, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell appeared at risk in SB Nation’s list of 5 NFL Coaches Who Are Surprise Hot-Seat Candidates in 2026, published by Bill Williamson.

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

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.

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

Dan Campbell under pressure as NFL analyst drops honest verdict on Jared Goff & Co.

Detroit Lions have gone from a rebuilding franchise to a legitimate Super Bowl contender under head coach Dan Campbell. However, after ending with a 9-8 record, third in the NFC North in 2025, anything short of a playoff appearance could put Campbell under pressure.

Kerby Joseph News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

'Gettin Worse': Kerby Joseph shares cryptic quote amid injury concerns

The Motor City team finished the 2025 NFL season with a record of 9-8, narrowly missing the playoffs. The primary reason was the series of injuries that the Lions suffered.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 15

NFC Notes: Isaac TeSlaa, Lions Roster, Christian Darrisaw, Vikings

Lions WR coach Scottie Montgomery has seen more athleticism from WR Isaac TeSlaa this offseason than TeSlaa showed during his rookie season. “He’s done a good job of going and getting the football since he’s been here and then now at the top of his breaks, they’re so much cleaner,” Montgomery said, via MLive’s Jacob Richman.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / July 15

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown gives NFL another reason to fear him

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.

Is the Maxx Crosby and Lions dream finally over, or just starting?

NFL QBs facing the most pressure heading into the 2026 season

One key question facing each team as NFL training camps open

The 'Most scrimmage yards in one NFL game' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 15

What Lions 2026 Offensive Madden Ratings Should Be

With the start of a new NFL season on the horizon, so too is the release of the latest edition of Madden. Since 1998, Madden has been the go-to NFL football video game for fans to virtually play as their favorite teams.

Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 15

How Dan Campbell Can Improve in 2026

Boy, does the time fly: Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell will be entering his sixth season roaming the sidelines at Ford Field in 2026. In his time as Lions head man, he’s become regarded as one of the NFL’s very best head coaches, gaining respect across the league as a superb leader of men.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

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.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 15

The Detroit Lions’ Year 3 Trust Index uncovered a pattern fans have been missing

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 News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

Lions OC has great control over Jared Goff-led Lions offense: Amon-Ra St. Brown

After missing the 2025 NFL playoffs with a 9-8 record, the Motor City team made major changes to its coaching staff. While several changes have taken place behind the scenes, one of Detroit’s biggest offensive leaders believes the transition is already paying off.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 15

The Detroit Lions are quietly changing everything, and four offseason shifts prove it

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.

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The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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?

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 15

One Detroit Lions star is being overlooked, and training camp could change everything

We have moved on way too fast from a Lions defensive starter after a down year, and his rehab really shows that it’s time to stop sleeping on him. This week, our NFC North writers got together to form an All-NFC North defensive line, and it occurred to me that everyone has been writing off Detroit Lions’ defensive tackle Alim McNeill this summer.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 15

Commanders OC reveals Daniels' mindset after frustrating 2025

Commanders OC reveals Jayden Daniels' mindset after frustrating 2025 season

Top-tier quarterbacks in the NFL are not the type to get complacent.

Patriots may have an obvious trade partner for Kayshon Boutte

Adam Schefter gives more bad news to 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk amid latest Commanders reports

Insider names two potential Stefon Diggs destinations amid Brandon Aiyuk situation

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 15

ESPN’s new rankings reveal why the Detroit Lions’ receiving corps is different

Detroit Lions landed two receivers on ESPN’s latest rankings, but one overlooked detail explains why this group is different from almost every other receiving corps in the NFL.

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

Amon-Ra St. Brown reveals Jahmyr Gibbs’ true focus amid contract talks

While appearing on The Insiders with Patrick Claybon and Tom Pelissero, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown shared how Gibbs has handled the ongoing contract chatter, insisting the star running back remains fully focused on football and helping Detroit win rather than worrying about a new deal.

Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15