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Giants Have Competition To Sign DT D.J. Reader

It was reported the Giants were expected to sign veteran DT D.J. Reader following the draft after trading DT Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati. Per Jordan Schultz, the Giants are “still very much in the mix” for Reader, but they have real competition from other teams.

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Detroit Lions Sign New Free Agent Linebacker, Defensive Tackle

The Detroit Lions have made the decision to sign two new free agent defenders, following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. According to the team, linebacker Joe Bachie and defensive tackle Jay Tufele have been signed to the roster.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29

Lions Officially Sign Two Players

The Detroit Lions announced they signed LB Joe Bachie and DL Jay Tufele on Wednesday. Bachie, 28, signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State following the 2020 NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 29

Detroit Lions Reportedly Had Interest in Moving Up to Pick No. 13

The Detroit Lions expressed they had a desire to potentially trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now that the draft has concluded, reports are surfacing regarding which teams received offers and the level of interest to potentially accept those offers.

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NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 29

The Lions tried to trade up to 13 in the 2026 NFL Draft, who they were likely trying to get

The Lions tried to trade up with the Rams to get to the 13th pick, and we have two ideas on who they wanted Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, this is where you start to hear all the rumblings of the things the Detroit Lions were attempting to do during the draft.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

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.

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Jack Campbell News / Field Level Media / April 29

Report: Lions decline LB Jack Campbell's fifth-year option

The Lions reportedly made a split decision with their 2023 first-round draft selections, picking up running back Jahmyr Gibbs' fifth-year option but not All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 29

How Many Detroit Lions Rookies Will Actually Make an Impact in 2026

The Detroit Lions will count on several of their 2026 NFL Draft picks to make big contributions as rookies. General manager Brad Holmes has generally not drafted players for needs throughout his tenure, but he bucked that trend with his first two picks in this year's Draft.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Way-Too-Early 3-Round 2027 Detroit Lions Mock Draft: The Lions go all in on the future in the first round

The Lions think about the future at multiple positions, including quarterback. Also, we start thinking about rehab after doing a mock draft for a draft that’s a year away I truly have a problem.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 29

Ranking Detroit Lions 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Signings

The Detroit Lions wasted little time adding to their draft haul. After making seven selections in this year's Draft, general manager Brad Holmes and the Lions' front office quickly hit the phones to bring in undrafted free agents.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 29

Way-Too-Early Lions 2027 Mock Draft: Why It Already Matters

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and it’s already time to look ahead to the 2027 draft. Yes, really. The Detroit Lions are expected to compete for

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / April 29

Jameson Williams Files Lawsuit Against NCAA After College Football Career

The introduction of NIL into college athletics in 2021 ushered in a wave of changes throughout the past five years. The passage of NIL allowed for athletes to earn profits in the multimillion-dollar business that had long profited off them without paying them.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Jack Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

The $22 million reason Lions declined Jack Campbell 5th-year option

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell had his best campaign yet last season, tallying career-highs across the board and earning his first nods to the All-Pro First Team and Pro Bowl.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

Lions make obvious Jahmyr Gibbs fifth-year option decision

While the Detroit Lions had a fairly disappointing 2026 season, they are still loaded with young talent that they hope helps them compete for a Super Bowl in the years to come.

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / April 28

Lions To Exercise Jahmyr Gibbs’ Fifth-Year Option, Decline Jack Campbell’s

The Lions picked twice in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, meaning they have a pair of fifth-year option decisions to make by May 1. The team plans to exercise running back Jahmyr Gibbs‘ option, but it will decline linebacker Jack Campbell‘s, Dan Miller of Fox2 Detroit reports.