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Brian Branch News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 7
Lions’ Brian Branch practice return could be secret sauce to fixing putrid defense
The Detroit Lions came into this season with high expectations after missing the playoffs in 2025. Dan Campbell and company were projected to have an elite offense once again, and the hope in Detroit was that the defense would stay healthy and improve under Kelvin Sheppard in his second year.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Lions Need D.J. Reed to Play Like a No. 1 Cornerback Before It's Too Late
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 after four weeks in 2026, and though there have been a few players exceeding expectations so far, there are also a couple who have been incredibly disappointing.
Brian Branch News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 7
Burning Question: Can Brian Branch Save Detroit Lions Defense?
The Detroit Lions welcomed back two players who could make an impact in the second quarter of the 2026 NFL season. It is not expected that center Cade Mays and defensive back Brian Branch, two players who were limited in practice on Wednesday afternoon, to suit up before the bye week.
The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz
How many of the most recent pair of teammates to rush for two touchdowns each in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 7
Jared Goff gets high ranking amid Lions defense's struggles
The Detroit Lions are starting their season 2-2, and it's certainly not the kind of start for a team that had high hopes to be Super Bowl-bound.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Aidan Hutchinson News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 7
Aidan Hutchinson breaks silence on Kelvin Sheppard as Lions defense faces growing pressure
Kelvin Sheppard is facing increased scrutiny as the Lions prepare for Week 5. Detroit’s defense has struggled to find consistency, putting more attention on the defensive coordinator and his approach.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 7
2 Defensive Changes Lions Must Make After First Quarter of Season
The Detroit Lions defense has been facing plenty of scrutiny over the past several weeks. After a first half shutout of the New Orleans Saints in the season opener, the Lions' defense has been picked apart over the course of their 2-2 start.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 7
Lions' Dan Campbell responds to concerning Sam LaPorta contract report
While it's unclear exactly how much money LaPorta may want attached to an extension, multiple players at the position inked deals this year that presumably could help the 25-year-old and the Lions come to an agreement.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 7
Lions Open Practice Windows For Brian Branch, Cade Mays
The Lions could get a couple of key reinforcements back soon. Safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays are returning to practice on Wednesday, head coach Dan Campbell announced.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Jeremy Fowler Says Lions Must Trade for a Cornerback and Floats Jalen Ramsey as an Option
The Detroit Lions already tried to trade for a cornerback once this season and came up short on Joey Porter Jr. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler thinks they need to try again, and on Wednesday he raised a much bigger name in Pittsburgh’s Jalen Ramsey.
Detroit Lions News / TWSN / October 7
Detroit Lions Urged to Explore Two Veteran Cornerback Trades
The Detroit Lions have the worst defense in all of football, and most of that blame can go on the secondary. Their passing defense is so bad that former players are calling them out.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Brad Holmes News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 7
Why I Don't Trust Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes To Sign Good Cornerbacks
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes actually did proclaim once that he loved sitting in the film room to watch defensive backs play. "I love corner play," Holmes said at the 2024 NFL scouting combine.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 7
Lions take a painful fall in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings
The Lions lost their "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Carolina Panthers on the road, and that puts their record at 2-2.
Amon-Ra St. Brown News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 7
Amon-Ra St. Brown Makes Firm Statement on Lions Offense Following Tough Week 4 Loss
The Detroit Lions left Week 4 with plenty of questions after falling 32-26 to the Carolina Panthers. Most criticism targeted a defense that surrendered 445 yards, but the offense also deserves scrutiny.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 7
Cardinals Have Talent, But Lions Can Exploit These Holes
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions will battle with an Arizona Cardinals team that certainly has talent but has struggled through the first four weeks of the 2026 campaign. In fact, since beating Jim Harbaugh and the L.A.
Dan Campbell News / Athlon Sports / October 7
Dan Campbell's Appearance on a Hot-Seat List Hands the Lions a Jolt They Never Expected to Feel
Dan Campbell has spent most of his time in Detroit as the coach other fan bases wished they had. This week the Detroit Lions coach showed up somewhere new.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 6
Dan Campbell sends warning to Lions players after loss to Panthers
Campbell will be making some changes as the Lions prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the 1-3 Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11.
Terrion Arnold News / Field Level Media / October 5
Terrion Arnold's friend and co-defendant pleads guilty
Boakai Hilton, a friend and co-defendant of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Terrion Arnold, pleaded guilty Monday in a Florida kidnapping and armed robbery case and agreed to testify against Arnold as part of the deal.
Detroit Lions News / TWSN / October 5
The Detroit Lions’ Biggest Problem Starts With Brad Holmes
“You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” This quote from The Dark Knight is the perfect way to sum up Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. After the disaster that was the Bob Quinn and Matt Patricia era, Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell were hired after the 2020 season to usher in a new era.
Dan Campbell News / Yardbarker / October 5
Aidan Hutchinson says quiet part out loud about Lions' problems
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 after their loss to the Carolina Panthers during "Sunday Night Football," 32-26, and the players and coaching staff are putting their heads together to figure out what they can do to turn things around.
Tetairoa McMillan News / Yardbarker / October 5
Panthers hope things keep clicking for WR Tetairoa McMillan after dominant 'SNF' debut against Lions
McMillan logged 14 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 5
Dan Campbell shares update on DC Kelvin Sheppard after Lions' loss to Panthers
The Lions defense had yet another rough performance during what became a 32-26 loss at the Carolina Panthers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5
'SNF' takeaways: Bryce Young leads Panthers to upset win over Lions
On a night when defense was optional, quarterback Bryce Young was instrumental in a 32-26 win as the Carolina Panthers outlasted the Detroit Lions on "Sunday Night Football."
Sam LaPorta News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4
Lions, TE Sam LaPorta Break Off Negotiations
Multiple reports have suggested the Lions want to hammer out an extension with tight end Sam LaPorta , who is in the final year of his rookie contract.
Jalen Mills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3
Lions Elevated DB Jalen Mills
The Lions announced that they are elevating DB Jalen Mills again for Week 4. Mills, 32, was a seventh-round pick of the Eagles in 2016. He played out the final year of his four-year, $2.58 million contract and tested the open market as an unrestricted free agent in 2020. The Eagles brought Mills back on a one-year contract worth up to $5 million.
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