OTAs are here… and that means tough roster decisions are coming soon for the Detroit Lions. Here are 4 players who could realistically be cut in the coming days—including a recent second-round pick The Detroit Lions are back to work this week when OTAs start up.
The numbers just exposed a huge advantage for the Detroit Lions in 2026, and it’s setting up a potential nightmare scenario for the Chicago Bears As we already know, the Detroit Lions’ 2026 schedule is providing Detroit with the easiest strength of schedule in the NFL this coming season.
The Detroit Lions made the decision to split up one of the most dynamic running back duos in the National Football League. General manager Brad Holmes traded David Montgomery to the Houston Texans prior to the draft and targeted veteran running back Isiah Pacheco in free agency.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?
The Detroit Lions value competition on their roster, and as a result they have high hopes for their undrafted free agents. Detroit has a history of holding onto UDFAs who perform at a high level, as last season was the first of the team's under Dan Campbell where they did not have a UDFA from that draft class on their initial 53-man roster.
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
The Detroit Lions On SI staff takes a look at the week ahead as the Lions prepare for their first session of OTAs. Christian Booher: I'm excited to see how the rookies look.
One year ago (almost to the day), we noted the Lions were already looking ahead to an extension for running back Jahmyr Gibbs , who was entering his third professional season.
The next chapter of the offseason is set to begin for the Detroit Lions this upcoming week. Detroit will have their first session of organized team activities this week, spanning Wednesday through Friday in what will be the first of three OTAs sessions.
A couple of years after he led his alma mater, Miami Northwestern High, to a state championship, Teddy Bridgewater secured another big win that will help other coaches and players.
The Detroit Lions elected to hang on to defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard for a second season heading into 2026. In his first year replacing Aaron Glenn, Sheppard had some ups and downs leading the defense.
The state of Florida has officially signed the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law, and it could completely change the future of high school sports across the state.
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
The Detroit Lions made the unusual decision to skip a traditional rookie minicamp this offseason. Of course, that has only intensified the anticipation surrounding one specific newcomer ahead of organized team activities and mandatory minicamp.
The Detroit Lions will face the New York Giants on Monday Night Football this upcoming NFL season. After hiring John Harbaugh this offseason, there are elevated expectations for the NFC East squad.
The Detroit Lions got the first of what is expected to be multiple contract extensions done Thursday with members of their 2023 Draft class. Detroit signed Jack Campbell, their No.
General manager Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions have been busy drafting new talent and working out extensions for existing players amid the NFL offseason.
The Detroit Lions were able to identify and quickly improve the unit that was among their weakest last season. In a recent Fox Sports ranking of all 32 supporting casts for starting NFL quarterbacks, the Lions came in ranked fifth.
NFL insider Adam Schefter’s report on Sam LaPorta is extremely encouraging for the Detroit Lions, as momentum continues to build around their star tight end’s recovery heading into offseason work One of the biggest concerns that Detroit Lions fans have had this offseason is with Sam LaPorta’s back.
Detroit Lions could be setting up a major shift for Jahmyr Gibbs in 2026, as new weapons and evolving roles start to reshape how their explosive playmaker
The Detroit Lions checked off a major item from their offseason to-do list Thursday. They inked linebacker Jack Campbell, the heart and soul of their defense, to a four-year contract extension worth $81 million (reportedly $51.5 million guaranteed).
Detroit Lions have 4 players who’ve suddenly gone from overlooked to must-haves heading into 2026, with shifting roles and roster changes quietly elevating their importance in a big way It happens every year.
The Detroit Lions made it official Thursday that they plan to have Jack Campbell step into a bigger leadership role beginning in 2026. With Lions fan Sweta Patel breaking the news Thursday and the team confirming with a video from Campbell, Detroit has officially inked a four-year pact with Campbell to keep him through the 2030 season.
Faced with numerous young pros seeking second contracts, running back Jahmyr Gibbs may be in line to be the next domino to fall.
Remember when the Detroit Lions took all that flak for selecting linebacker Jack Campbell with pick No. 18 in the 2023 NFL Draft? Those who ripped Detroit must now feel silly.
The Detroit Lions announced they officially signed WR Cedrick Wilson on Wednesday. Wilson, 30, is a former sixth-round pick of the Cowboys back in 2018.
Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.
Lions third-year offensive lineman Christian Mahogany may be the frontrunner to start at left guard, but he will have to battle for the job. Mahogany will face “real competition” from Ben Bartch and Miles Frazier, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic.
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