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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / July 24

Has the Lions' Super Bowl window closed heading into 2026 season?

There's an elephant in the room for Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions. Well, it's more like a question in the room that nobody wants to think about right now.

Lions' Dan Campbell gets significant warning before new season

Lions' Jared Goff may be headed for a career-best season

Lions could get a boatload for Aidan Hutchinson trade

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Jahmyr Gibbs News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 24

NFL Analyst Believes Jahmyr Gibbs Is 'Best Player' in NFC North

No ifs, ands, or buts about it, Jahmyr Gibbs has cemented his status as one of the NFL’s very best running backs. The Detroit Lions lead back is coming off a season in which he amassed 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns on 243 carries, good for an average of 5.0 yards per rushing attempt.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 24

Detroit Lions 2026 Pre-Training Camp Offensive Depth Chart

The Detroit Lions begin training camp next week, and their offense will have plenty to prove when the ball gets rolling. Head coach Dan Campbell has brought in new leadership for the group, hiring Drew Petzing as the team's new coordinator.

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Diego Pavia News / A to Z Sports / July 24

The Detroit Lions are being linked to Diego Pavia, why this is not the move to make

The Detroit Lions have been linked to Diego Pavia ahead of training camp. It’s an intriguing idea on the surface, but it’s one that requires more conversation.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 24

Controversy erupts in Detroit as Lions refuse coverage to SI journalist

After covering the Detroit Lions for more than seven years, a Lions beat writer received unexpected news.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 24

Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes Showed Incompetence Handling Terrion Arnold

The Detroit Lions did not do enough to account for the impending issues that were facing cornerback Terrion Arnold. Back in February, the former first-round pick found himself at the center of an alledged kidnapping and robbery plot.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 24

4 players the Detroit Lions should bring in for training camp tryouts next week

Detroit Lions will start bringing in tryout players once training camp opens. Four free agents stand out as intriguing candidates, including a familiar face fans know well.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 24

Lions Player With Most to Gain at Training Camp

As the NFL season draws nearer, the Detroit Lions enter with lots of questions for how they can return to their dominant form from the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Terrion Arnold News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 24

Terrion Arnold’s NFL future looks bleak after recent update

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold’s legal case has reached another important stage. Arnold was released by the Lions in June shortly after his arrest.

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 24

'Really have no rhythm': Amon-Ra St. Brown drops blunt response to Jared Goff question

Jared Goff is many things for the Detroit Lions. A celebration guy is not one of them. That much was made clear on the latest episode of The St. Brown Podcast, posted on July 23, when Amon-Ra St.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Detroit Lions on SI / July 23

Lions 2026 Opponent Suffers Major Injury: What It Means

When the Detroit Lions take on the Carolina Panthers on Sunday Night Football in Week 4, they will do so with their opponent being without a key part of their defense.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / July 23

Four Detroit Lions Players Auditioning for Contract Extensions in 2026

The Detroit Lions are looking to post a bounce-back 2026 campaign after missing the postseason in 2025, and their journey towards returning to the playoffs will begin shortly with training camp.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 23

Detroit Lions' Most Irreplaceable 2026 Defensive Player

Headed into the 2026 season, the Detroit Lions’ pass-rush unit will once again be spearheaded by Pro Bowl EDGE Aidan Hutchinson. No offense to Jack Campbell or anyone else on the Lions’ defense, but Hutchinson, the No.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 23

The Detroit Lions Rookie With the Best Shot to Outplay His Draft Slot in 2026

The Detroit Lions emphasized defense during the 2026 NFL Draft, as five of the team's seven selections were defenders, including cornerback Keith Abney II.

Jared Goff News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 23

Latest Jared Goff & Drew Petzing analysis is bad news for Lions’ 2026 opponents

The Lions made a major change on offense after missing the playoffs with a 9-8 record in 2025. Now, a recent analysis suggests the pairing of quarterback Jared Goff and new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing could create problems for the rest of the NFL.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / July 23

The Lions' Storyline Nobody's Watching Closely Enough This Training Camp

The Detroit Lions are inching closer to training camp, as the team's rookies are set to report on Saturday, and the veterans will follow on Tuesday. Dan Campbell's squad will then take the field for practice on Wednesday, but the first public practice won't be until the beginning of August.

Rock Ya-Sin News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Why Rock Ya-Sin could be the Lions' most consequential defensive player in 2026

The Detroit Lions lost a few key pieces of their defense this offseason, but one player the team was able to retain is cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. The veteran re-signed with the Lions on a one-year deal in March after appearing in all 17 games in 2025, including six starts.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 22

4 super under-the-radar players who could make the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster

Detroit Lions training camp always produces a few unexpected roster surprises. These four very overlooked players have real shots to surprise everyone and make the 53-man roster.

Jared Goff News / Total Apex Sports / July 22

Jared Goff’s Praise for Drew Petzing Is an Encouraging Sign for the Lions

The Detroit Lions are entering a pivotal 2026 season with a new offensive coordinator, and quarterback Jared Goff sounds thrilled with the transition so far.

Sam LaPorta News / Pro Football Rumors / July 21

Lions TE Sam LaPorta Cleared For Training Camp

Sam LaPorta is expected to be ready for training camp. The Lions tight end was fully medically cleared earlier this month and should be a participant when Detroit’s training camp opens in August, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / July 22