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Juice Scruggs is too good to sit, and the Lions already have a pretty obvious way to keep him on the field

Mays is back to take over at center, but Detroit doesn’t have to bury Scruggs on the bench. A role the Lions already experimented with could keep one of their best run blockers involved.

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Why Waiting on Sam LaPorta Deal Could Be Disaster For Detroit Lions

The cloud surrounding the Detroit Lions and their contract situation with tight end Sam LaPorta continues to swell. Ahead of their pivotal Week 7 showdown with the Green Bay Packers, some tension has grown between the two parties in their efforts to get a new deal done before LaPorta is eligible for free agency in the offseason.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 24

'Everybody's Ass Was Tight': Detroit Lions' Defense Loosened Up

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson called a players-only meeting for defensive players prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals. To start the season, Kelvin Sheppard's defense was giving up far too many explosive plays and looked out of sorts against the Bills and the Panthers.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 24

5 Players Detroit Lions Must Scout in College Football Week 8

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions begin divisional play, taking on the Green Bay Packers after getting a week off to heal up, most notably with safety Brian Branch.

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 24

Dan Campbell Clashes With Reporters Following Questions Over Lions Star’s Future

The Detroit Lions have another storyline to manage as questions grow about Sam LaPorta’s future. The tight end recently voiced frustration over stalled contract negotiations, putting his relationship with the franchise under the spotlight.

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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.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 24

Behind Enemy Lines: Can Lions Slow Down Packers Passing Attack?

The Detroit Lions are looking to come out of the bye week with a win in Week 7. On Sunday, the Lions will host the divisional rival Green Bay Packers, which have won three consecutive games.

Dan Campbell News / TWSN / October 23

Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell Downplays Star’s Comments

The Detroit Lions head coach, Dan Campbell, held a press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, but the media had their eyes on a recent podcast appearance from their disgruntled star tight end.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 23

Detroit Lions Had Former Vikings Nose Tackle Visit For Tryout

The Detroit Lions welcomed former Minnesota Vikings nose tackle Taki Taimani to the teams Allen Park Performance Center for a visit on Friday, according to the NFL's official transaction wire.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 23

Detroit Lions 2026 Week 7 Friday Injury Report: Two Questionable

The Detroit Lions have released their official Week 7 injury designation report, ahead of their Week 7 contest against the Green Bay Packers. According to the team, safety Brian Branch and offensive lineman Cade Mays were both ruled questionable.

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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.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 23

NFL Analyst Says the Lions' Defense Is Too Problematic to Chase Down the 5-0 Vikings

Anyone around Detroit who circled Sunday’s Packers game as the start of a division chase got a cold read Friday. Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon picked every

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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 23

Lions Are Facing Packers Team That Will Not Have Key Linebacker

The Detroit Lions will not have to worry about one of the Green Bay Packers defensive captains in a Week 7 contest at Ford Field. On Friday, reports indicated that Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will be ruled out for Sunday's game after a collision in practice resulted in an injury.

Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Jared Goff Says Packers Games Count for Two After Detroit Went 2-4 in the Division

Jared Goff has spent enough fall Sundays at Ford Field to know a Green Bay week feels different. The Detroit Lions quarterback, rested after the bye, made it clear that games against the Packers carry extra weight after a down year inside the division.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 23

Lions projected depth chart: Brian Branch is back, Cade Mays takes over at center, and one young defender deserves a bigger role

Detroit comes out of the bye with Branch and Mays returning, a new return specialist and a decision to make at outside corner before facing Green Bay. The Detroit Lions are back from their bye week, and they open divisional play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 23

Dan Campbell Loses His Cool Talking About Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was not too pleased with having to answer several questions about Sam LaPorta. Several of the questions were obviously going to be about LaPorta's controversial comments expressed on the "Pardon My Take" podcast earlier this week.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch at least five touchdowns in the most seasons can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 23

Spot the Ball: 10 Thoughts Ahead of Lions Matchup With Packers

The Detroit Lions have a chance to get right back in the middle of the NFC North title race. In Week 7, the Lions host the Green Bay Packers to begin a stretch of back-to-back divisional games against the top two squads in the standings.

Sam LaPorta News / A to Z Sports / October 23

The thing that could be holding up Sam LaPorta’s Lions extension — and what the fix could look like

LaPorta’s comments about his back and financial security may offer a clue to what’s separating the two sides. We built a contract that could give him the protection he wants without putting Detroit in an impossible spot.

Jameson Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Lions’ Jameson Williams gives brutally honest review of his play to start 2026

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams isn’t satisfied with his performances to begin the 2026 NFL season. Despite previously receiving public support from quarterback Jared Goff following a difficult Week 1 outing, Williams believes he needs to raise his standards.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 22

Jared Goff's heroic start hasn't solved the Lions' biggest offensive issue

The Detroit Lions had a bye week in the NFL's Week 6, and now they're heading into a fresh matchup against NFC North rivals the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at home.

Lions open NFC North play against streaking Packers

TE Sam LaPorta voices frustration over Lions 'not showing the love' in contract talks

Broncos, Panthers Among Potential Sam LaPorta Suitors

The 4,500-yard NFL quarterbacks' quiz

Andre Carter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Lions Promote WR DeAndre Carter

The Detroit Lions announced they have signed WR DeAndre Carter from the practice squad to the active roster. The Lions also signed S Myles Bryant to the practice squad.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Lions Coach Shares Decision on Amon-Ra St. Brown After Unfortunate News

Tom Kennedy was averaging 13.2 yards per punt return, sixth in the NFL, when an MCL injury ended his 2026 season in the Detroit Lions’ 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals on October 11.

Sam LaPorta News / Yardbarker / October 21