Jon Morris, the durable center who anchored the Detroit Lions’ offensive line for three seasons in the mid-1970s and earned the team’s Most Valuable Player honor in 1977, died Oct.
Detroit Lions defensive end DJ Wonnum finds himself lighter in the wallet, after he was fined for a hip drop tackle against the Arizona Cardinals. He was docked $12,611 for the infraction early in the second quarter.
Although the Detroit Lions enter their Week 5 bye above .500 (3-2), it's no secret they have a variety of needs headed into the NFL trade deadline November 10.
How many of the quarterbacks who have thrown the second-most touchdowns for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?
Last week, the Detroit Lions dismantled the Arizona Cardinals heading into their bye week, scoring on seven straight drives to win 45-21. The Lions overcame a slow start to breeze by Arizona, with former Cardinal offensive coordinator Drew Petzing flexing his muscle in the same role with Motown.
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.
This week, the Detroit Lions fans get a week of stress-free, guilt-free football. The Lions get the early bye week for the season and a chance to activate Brian Branch, alongside filling two more roster holes after placing three players on injured reserve.
After a long cancer battle, former Detroit Lions punter Kasey Redfern has died at the age of 35. According to his wife, Lauryl Redfern, he battled central nervous system lymphoma since 2023.
The Detroit Lions recorded their best all-around effort of the 2026 season in their Week 5 win against the Arizona Cardinals. Dan Campbell's team found success on both sides of the football, delivering a promising performance going into its bye week.
Kasey Redfern’s time with the Detroit Lions was short, but it left a lasting impression on those who watched him step into an unexpected role in 2017.
The Detroit Lions have made a decision on three injured players, opening up multiple spots on the 53-man active roster. According to the team, wideout Tom Kennedy, offensive lineman Ben Bartch and linebacker Devin White have all been placed on the injured reserve list.
The Detroit Lions announced they have placed LB Devin White, OL Ben Bartch and WR Tom Kennedy on injured reserve. All three will be sidelined for a minimum of four games before they’re eligible to return.
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.
In five games in 2026, Goff has completed 67.0% of his passes for 1,485 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per attempt, with 12 passing touchdowns and zero interceptions.
The Detroit Lions signed veteran wide receiver and return specialist DeAndre Carter to their practice squad after Tom Kennedy suffered a season-ending knee injury.
The Detroit Lions have added veteran wide receiver DeAndre Carter to their practice squad, bringing in an experienced return specialist to address a sudden hole on special teams.
The Lions lost returner Tom Kennedy in Week 5. He is expected to undergo surgery on his MCL and spend the remainder of the 2026 season in recovery. Detroit spent Thursday looking at free agent options to serve as Kennedy’s replacement. DeAndre Carter and Steven Sims worked out for the Lions, as noted by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
Detroit is adding 33-year-old DeAndre Carter to the practice squad as it searches for a new punt returner, but the veteran will still have to compete for the job.
The Detroit Lions are a difficult team to figure out at this point in the 2026 NFL season. Detroit is 3-2 after a decisive Week 5 victory over Arizona.
Detroit isn’t selling its stars, but Juice Scruggs, Levi Onwuzurike and Isaac TeSlaa could all draw legitimate interest — and one of them might be worth turning into help at cornerback.
The NFC North has become a competitive division, but the Vikings have a clear jump on their competition through Week 5.
The Detroit Lions made a statement in Week 5, beating the Arizona Cardinals 45-21. Their offense could trouble NFL opponents. Speaking on Netflix’s The White House with Michael Irvin, former NFL wide receiver Andrew Hawkins praised Jared Goff’s production when protected.
The Detroit Lions entered Week 5 under pressure to address their defensive struggles. Despite questions about the unit’s performance, Dan Campbell’s team responded with a convincing 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Thanks to the Lions' strong showing, they're rising in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings after the game in Week 5.
The Lions improved to 3-2 with a 45-21 thrashing of the Cardinals on Sunday, but they did not escape Arizona unscathed. Wide receiver/returner Tom Kennedy and linebacker Devin White each went down with significant injuries in the first half.
Gibbs, 24, now has 58 career TDs (46 rushing, 12 receiving), surpassing former Lions RB Barry Sanders — a Pro Football Hall of Famer — for the most in NFL history before turning 25.
The Detroit Lions are back and ready to climb back to the top of the NFC North. Well, Rome wasn't built in a day, but the Lions did inch one step closer to getting up in the NFC North on Sunday with a needed win over the Arizona Cardinals, 45-21.
NFL teams are already making changes, mainly if they're losing teams, and even though we're just in Week 5 of the season, time is getting tight when it comes to turning a season around. One team that really needs some help is the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 to start their season, and they're nearing the bottom of the NFC North. If they're going to make it to the postseason, they'll have to turn things around, and it starts with the defense.
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