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The Detroit Lions are nearly two weeks into training camp, and though the team hasn't taken the field for a preseason game yet, we've already learned a lot about Dan Campbell's squad.

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Lions CB, QB, LB Miss Friday Practice

The Detroit Lions closed out the week of practice with Friday's session, which had some scrimmage elements and featured plenty of contact. Notably, it was a bigger workload for some of the starters after a walkthrough Wednesday and a lighter day on Thursday.

Roger McCreary News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 7

Lions Free Agent DB In Real Danger of Not Making 53-Man Roster

Lions cornerback Roger McCreary has hardly had an optimal start to training camp. Signed in the offseason by Detroit general manager Brad Holmes, McCreary was viewed as a likely starter for the team's secondary. He's a versatile defensive back with the ability to play both on the outside and in the slot.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 7

Lions bring in veteran defensive tackle amid training camp

The Detroit Lions have added experience to their defensive front by signing veteran defensive tackle Ben Stille to a one-year contract as training camp continues ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7

Lions Waived CB De’Shawn Rucker With Injury Designation

The Detroit Lions announced they have waived CB De’Shawn Rucker with an injury designation. This move came in correspondence with the Lions signing DL Ben Stille.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 7

The Detroit Lions’ biggest risers and fallers after Week 2 on our bubble pressure meter, 3 guys removed themselves from the bubble

Three Lions players just played their way off the Bubble Pressure Meter. Week 2 also brought some major risers, a few surprising fallers, and one roster battle that’s suddenly getting uncomfortable.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 7

Lions Add Veteran Depth With DL Signing

The Detroit Lions have signed a new defensive tackle ahead of Friday's training camp practice. According to reports, the Lions have signed veteran Ben Stille to a one-year contract.

Jameson Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 7

Lions Camp Highlight: Jameson Williams Makes Spectacular TD Grab

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams brought fans in attendance out of their seats with a spectacular touchdown grab on Day 7 of training camp.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 7

Which Detroit Lions Player Could Be Next to Get Contract Extension?

The Detroit Lions answered a question that had been lingering over the start of training camp by signing Jahmyr Gibbs to a contract extension. Gibbs, who had been out of training camp since it started, returned to action in a very limited capacity on Thursday.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / TWSN / August 6

Jahmyr Gibbs' Hostrotic Payday Changes Everything for the Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions entered the NFL training camp period with a large storyline looming over the team regarding Jahmyr Gibbs and his need for a contract extension. They quickly solved this by giving Gibbs a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension that includes $51.5 million guaranteed.

Erick Hunter News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 6

Lions Dave Fipp Expects UDFA to Have 'A Million Tackles' in Preseason

Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp has his eyes on a linebacker. When the team opens up preseason play a week from Thursday, players up and down the Lions' roster will have the opportunity to begin making their case for a spot on the 53-man roster.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Brian Branch, Sam LaPorta Contract Talks Take Center Stage After Jahmyr Gibbs Lions Extension

The Detroit Lions have finally struck a deal with running back Jahmyr Gibbs on a long-term extension. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Gibbs' historic contract has a base value of $67.5 million over three years that can reach $75.75 million and includes $51.5 million guaranteed.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / TWSN / August 6

Jahmyr Gibbs Contract Extension: Did Detroit Make a Mistake?

The Detroit Lions went out and gave Jahmyr Gibbs a record breaking contract extension that now makes him the highest paid running back in the entire NFL.

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Luke Altmyer May Have Just Kick-Started a Lions QB2 Battle With Teddy Bridgewater

The Detroit Lions added some youth to the quarterback room this offseason by signing Luke Altmyer as an undrafted free agent. Altmyer spent his first two college seasons at Ole Miss before transferring to Illinois, where he became a three-year starter for the Fighting Illini.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Jahmyr Gibbs Extension Continues Brad Holmes' Trend of Rewarding Lions Cornerstones

The Detroit Lions have locked down another one of their franchise cornerstones on a long-term deal. This time, running back Jahmyr Gibbs is the one who gets a well-deserved payday.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 6

Lions, Jahmyr Gibbs Agree To Extension

An extension spree at the running back position formed this week. Going last will be the Lions, who are paying Jahmyr Gibbs with two years of control remaining on his rookie deal.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 7

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs gets record-setting extension

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs gets historic extension after Falcons pay Bijan Robinson

It was assumed this past spring that either Atlanta Falcons star Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions would enter September as the new highest-paid running back in the NFL.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 6

Lions Sign RB Jahmyr Gibbs To Three-Year, $67.5M Extension

According to Adam Schefter, the Lions and RB Jahmyr Gibbs have shaken hands on a new three-year extension worth $67.5 million. The deal is worth a maximum

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Lions' Aidan Hutchison predicted to receive honor only reserved for NFL's greatest

Even being in the NFL for just four seasons, Hutchinson is already being considered a strong candidate for one of the league's greatest honors.

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Jahmyr Gibbs News / Yardbarker / August 6

Insider shares when Lions may give extension for Jahmyr Gibbs

Will Gibbs get his extension sooner than later or will the saga drag on toward the start of the season?

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Falcons' Bijan Robinson opens up about contract dispute between Lions, Jahmyr Gibbs

The Atlanta Falcons made star Bijan Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history when the two sides recently agreed to a three-year, $75M contract extension that included $51M guaranteed. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs of the Detroit Lions has been holding in and not practicing during training camp amid his desire for a big-money deal.

Bijan Robinson extension continues curious Falcons offseason strategy

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 6

Dan Campbell has a new reason to smile before 2026 season

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 5

Insider shares warning about Jahmyr Gibbs contract standoff after Bijan Robinson deal

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Anthony Firkser News / Pro Football Rumors / August 4

Lions Place TE Anthony Firkser On IR

Anthony Firkser‘s 2026 campaign has come to an end. Shortly after signing with the Lions, the veteran tight end has been placed on injured reserve. Today’s news means Firkser will be sidelined through the coming season.