The Lions have 85 players on their roster right now, and they’re likely to look at the free agency market one more time to get to 90 The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and much of the undrafted free agent blitz is as well.
The Lions walk out of the 2026 NFL Draft with new starters and a much deeper team Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is out of the way, it’s time to talk about what this Detroit Lions roster could look like to start the 2026 season.
The Lions bulked up on defense in free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft and now they look like a very deep group The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Detroit Lions had themselves a very good time.
The Lions have a lot more risk/reward players this year than they have in previous drafts, but there are still risks being taken The thing about risk/reward players is that the Detroit Lions have been drafting a lot of them for a long time.
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
The Lions drafted a starting cornerback; all he has to do is go win the job. We believe he will The 2026 NFL Draft is out of the way, and it’s time to dig a little deeper into the Detroit Lions’ haul.
The Detroit Lions focused on defense with their 2026 NFL Draft picks. Of the team's seven selections, five are defensive players. The Lions added some valuable defensive depth that has upside of contributing in big roles down the line.
The Detroit Lions On SI staff recaps the 2026 NFL Draft for the Lions. 1. What did you think of the Detroit Lions’ 2026 draft? Christian Booher: I thought it was a solid all-around class.
The Detroit Lions' draft class is official. As a result a more clear picture has formed about what they will have from a personnel standpoint in 2026. There are some intriguing new additions, and the Lions have the luxury of depth in some areas as a result of their selections.
The 2026 NFL draft has concluded, and the Detroit Lions have potentially filled two major holes. Going into the draft, it was clear that the Lions needed help protecting their quarterback and pressuring the opposing QB.
The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 NFL Draft with a few obvious needs. Detroit parted ways with left tackle Taylor Decker back in March, creating a massive hole on Jared Goff’s blind side.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions were able to effectively add draft prospects that fit the culture and have the ability to compete for expanded roles on both sides of the football.
The Lions had a pretty good draft, but they also had some people overreacting to some parts of it The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and the Detroit Lions walked out with seven new players.
It’s undrafted free agent season, and the Detroit Lions have got to work on signing guys who they hope can either make the 53-man roster or at least make the practice squad.
With the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, the focus is now shifting to the 2026 season. The Detroit Lions added seven players in the Draft along with several undrafted free agents.
The Detroit Lions added seven players in this year's NFL Draft. General manager Brad Holmes has his sights set on building a roster capable of competing for an NFC North title after a down year in 2025.
The Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL Draft class is complete. Over the course of the Draft's three days, the Lions made a total of seven picks. General manager Brad Holmes identified physical players who fit the team's culture of relentlessness.
The Detroit Lions' work in the 2026 NFL Draft is done. Over the three days of the NFL Draft, the Lions made seven picks. The class began with offensive tackle Blake Miller, who they drafted 17th overall.
That’s a wrap on the 2026 NFL Draft for the Detroit Lions. They made a bunch of picks, and now we’re going to take a look at each one of them and give the 2026 draft class a grade.
The 2026 NFL Draft is officially in the books for the Detroit Lions. Now it’s time to go back and take a look at what the Lions’ final draft haul looks like.
Draft night always brings a distinct kind of pressure. For the Detroit Lions, the tension peaked early in the first round. The board started to thin out at offensive tackle, a glaring need for the current roster.
Blake Miller was the No. 17 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday by the Detroit Lions. Now, the former Clemson star’s contract details have been revealed.
After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the Detroit Lions know they must add an impact player in the first-round of the 2026 NFL Draft. A trade up in the draft would mean the Lions have become enamored with one of the top prospects in the class.