Sam LaPorta admitted that his long-term future with the Detroit Lions remains uncertain as contract extension talks have stalled. The Pro Bowl tight end is playing the final year of his rookie contract, making his situation an important one for Detroit.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard finds it "ultra disrespectful" the current narrative surrounding the 2026 team is the offense must carry the whole roster.
No player in the NFL has touched the ball more than Jahmyr Gibbs, whose 102 touches through four games include every carry the Detroit Lions handed out Sunday night at Carolina.
Brian Branch returned to Lions practice after a lengthy absence following a torn Achilles. The return gave the safety a chance to reflect on his recovery and mindset.
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Penei Sewell’s move to left tackle left the Detroit Lions with a hole on the right side of their line and an open competition in camp to fill it. Blake Miller won that job in August, and a month into the season the rookie has given Detroit little reason to revisit it.
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.
The Detroit Lions have drawn Carl Cheffers as the head referee for their Week 5 game against the Arizona Cardinals. In his career as a head referee, Cheffers has officiated 15 Lions games.
The Detroit Lions‘ offense moved the ball against the Carolina Panthers, but enough opportunities were left unfinished in their 32-26 loss. Jared Goff threw for 412 yards, while Detroit produced 452 total yards, yet the offense settled for four field goals.
A recent report indicated extension talks between Sam LaPorta and the Lions have been paused. As a result, the fourth-year tight end is still on track for free agency after the 2026 season.
LaPorta addressed his unfruitful contract talks with the Lions.
The Detroit Lions' secondary needs answers. Through four games, the Lions have unfortunately made a case for the title of the NFL's worst defenses. They rank near the bottom of the league in several categories, and have left more to be desired during their 2-2 start.
Defensive struggles have plagued both the Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals through four games, giving each team plenty to address before their Sunday matchup in Glendale, Ariz.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta said Wednesday that contract extension talks with the team have reached a stalemate, though he stopped short of declaring the discussions finished.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Lions lost their "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Carolina Panthers on the road, and that puts their record at 2-2.
Campbell will be making some changes as the Lions prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the 1-3 Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11.
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.
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.
McMillan logged 14 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns.
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."
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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