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Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was still able to lead the offense to a significant amount of success in 2025, despite a revamped offensive line that struggled with consistency.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 16

What Detroit Lions GM Has 'Antennas Peaked' For During Draft Process

The Detroit Lions have not had the most success in the past couple of NFL drafts. General manager Brad Holmes was able to stock the roster full of core talent from 2021-2023.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 16

Lions Season Award Winners: MVP, CPOY, DPOY, OPOY, DROY, OROY, COTY

The Detroit Lions had an underwhelming 2025 season relative to their lofty expectations, but there were several individual performances worth celebrating.

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NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 16

Pros and Cons of Detroit Lions Hiring Zac Robinson as OC

The Detroit Lions’ hunt for their next offensive coordinator could lead them to an intriguing name: Zac Robinson. Robinson is a rising offensive mind with

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 15

The Lions' potential top free agent want is rumored to have just gotten a lot more expensive, Detroit will have big competition for him

We're about seven weeks from the start of NFL free agency. There is one guy who is at the tippy top of the wish list for Detroit Lions fans, and presumably is pretty high on Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell's wish list, as well, and that's Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum.

Penei Sewell News / Total Apex Sports / January 15

Detroit Lions Penei Sewell Not Satisfied With 2025 Performance Despite All-Pro Honors

Detroit Lions All-Pro tackle Penei Sewell isn’t satisfied with 2025. Despite earning First-Team All-Pro honors and receiving the highest grade of any offensive lineman from Pro Football Focus (PFF) for the 2025 season, Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell remains his own harshest critic.

Taylor Decker News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 15

How Much Salary Cap Space Could Lions Save If Taylor Decker Retired?

Detroit Lions veteran left tackle Taylor Decker is facing a tough career decision, after playing throughout the 2025 season with a shoulder that did not respond as expected to surgery.

Mike McDaniel News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 15

Promising Report Shares Why Mike McDaniel Could Prefer Detroit Lions

Mike McDaniel is among the most popular coaching candidates this cycle. With so many openings available, it appears the former Miami Dolphins head coach is on the wishlist of every team that has an opening.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 15

Lions To Conduct Zac Robinson OC Interview; Team Requests Arthur Smith Meeting

The Lions‘ search for a new offensive coordinator continues to expand. Current Falcons OC Zac Robinson is the latest candidate to line up an interview.

John Harbaugh News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 15

Why Giants Hiring John Harbaugh Is Problematic For Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are banking on a rebound season in 2026, following a 9-8 record in 2025. Supporters are banking on the team rebounding after making some changes to their roster, coaching staff and for playing a fourth-place NFL schedule.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 15

Former Lions edge rusher, everyone had high hopes for, was selected in the UFL Draft, could earn another chance in Detroit

Things don't always work out the way you hoped they would. Sometimes it appears that a player is ready to take the next step and become a significant part of a team, and it happens.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 15

Lions Request to Interview Steelers Offensive Coordinator

Add Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to the list of names the Detroit Lions are interested in speaking to regarding their vacancy.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 15

The Moment Everything Unraveled for the Lions This Season

The Detroit Lions had a disappointing end to the 2025 season, and ultimately missed the postseason as a result. Detroit struggled with some inconsistency over the season's final two months, alternating between wins and losses for seven weeks to enter their Week 16 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers with an 8-6 record.

Dan Orlovsky News / Total Apex Sports / January 14

Dan Orlovsky Throws His Hat In The Ring For The Detroit Lions Offensive Coordinator Position

As the Detroit Lions begin their search for a new offensive coordinator, a familiar face has emerged as a potential—albeit unconventional—candidate. Dan Orlovsky, the former Lions quarterback turned ESPN analyst, is suddenly generating buzz regarding the vacancy in the Motor City.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 14

Lions to Interview Former Falcons Offensive Coordinator

The Detroit Lions are adding another name to their list of reported offensive coordinator candidates. On Wednesday, reports indicated that former Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is set to interview for the job.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Lions eyeing an OC hire who has strong history with Jared Goff

Jared Goff might be pleased about what the Detroit Lions do with their offensive coordinator vacancy. Atlanta Falcons OC Zac Robinson is flying to Detroit this week to interview for the same position with the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Wednesday.

Dan Orlovsky News / The Spun / January 14

ESPN's Dan Orlovsky Has Telling Response To Offensive Coordinator Rumors

The Detroit Lions are expected to look for and wide when it comes to landing their next offensive coordinator. But a member of the "Pat McAfee Show" believes the answer is already staring them right in the face.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

Another Intriguing OC Candidate Emerges For The Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions’ number one offseason priority is hiring their next OC. Mike McDaniels, the best candidate, is meeting with the Lions today. However, with McDaniels fielding multiple head coaching opportunities, he’s a long shot, and the Lions are continuing to pursue other candidates.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 13

3 centers the Detroit Lions could realistically trade for and what they would cost

If there was one thing that was incredibly clear coming out of the Detroit Lions' 2025 season, it's that they need a new center. Graham Glasgow is likely to retire, and Frank Ragnow is not coming back.

David Montgomery News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Detroit Lions Trading David Montgomery Would Be A Huge Mistake

As the Detroit Lions head into their most important offseason in years, one potential decision they are considering will have damning consequences: trading RB David Montgomery would be a huge mistake.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / January 13

Lions To Interview Mike Kafka For OC Job

The market for Mike Kafka is heating up. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Giants interim head coach will interview for the Lions offensive coordinator job on Wednesday.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

Jared Goff Did Not Cause the Detroit Lions Collapse

After the Detroit Lions finished the 2025 season at the bottom of the NFC North with a 9-8 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022, fans searched for a scapegoat.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / January 9

Lions may look to trade undervalued RB to fix their roster

Likely to make some hard decisions this offseason, the Lions could trade away some of their best players.

Mike McDaniel contacted by Lions for OC job hours after firing

Dan Campbell seems to assign blame after Lions miss the playoffs

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Dan Campbell News / Yardbarker / January 6

Dan Campbell seems to assign blame after Lions miss the playoffs

Shortly before the Detroit Lions ended their disappointing season with a Week 18 win, Lions head coach Dan Campbell suggested that the club hit "rock bottom" during a campaign it finished with a record of 9-8.

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