A bunch of my 2022 Detroit Lions mock drafts just finally came true on Wednesday. That's cool. Back in 2022, the Lions needed some linebacker help, and LSU's Damone Clark on day three felt like a perfect pickup for Detroit.
The Detroit Lions have added another veteran presence to their defense by acquiring linebacker Damone Clark. Entering his fifth NFL season, Clark has suited up for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans prior to coming to Detroit.
According to Mary Kay Cabot, the Browns are signing veteran S Daniel Thomas. Jeremy Fowler adds it’s a two-year contract for Thomas. He adds some experienced depth to Cleveland’s safety room and will also likely push for a role on special teams. Thomas, 27, was drafted by the Jaguars in the fifth round out of Auburn in 2020.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
After the first initial wave of 2026 NFL free agency, draft experts have started to release their latest wave of mock drafts. For the Detroit Lions, there has been a concerted effort to bolster the depth along the offensive line and to plug their biggest hole, which was at the center position.
On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions finally gave fans what they've been asking for when they added edge rusher D.J. Wonnum. Of course, Lions fans are still asking for more, and they're very likely to get it.
During the offseason before the 2025 season, the Detroit Lions were hoping to make the adjustments needed to win the NFC and the Super Bowl. However, in an NFC North division where the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears stepped up to another level, the Lions fell back.
Detroit Lions defensive end Ahmed Hassanein has been training regularly in preparation for his second NFL season. The former sixth-round pick now has added competition for playing time, as general manager Brad Holmes made the decision to ink outside linebacker D.J.
The Detroit Lions entered the offseason disappointed after going 9-8 in 2025. Detroit missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022, something that head coach Dan Campbell is not taking lightly.
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.
The Detroit Lions made a worthwhile investment Tuesday, inking former Carolina Panthers pass-rusher D.J. Wonnum to a one-year deal. However, the signing should not significantly alter general manager Brad Holmes’ draft strategy this April. Instead, the move reinforces Detroit’s need for further help at EDGE. Wonnum fits the Lions’ M.O.
The Detroit Lions have added another veteran to coordinator Kelvin Sheppard's defense. On Tuesday, the Lions signed free agent D.J. Wonnum to a one-year contract reportedly worth up to $6 million.
ALLEN PARK — The Taylor Decker era ended with a request for release, leaving a massive void on the left side of Detroit’s offensive line. Brad Holmes didn’t panic during a quiet first week of free agency.
The Detroit Lions were able to add depth to their defensive line unit with the addition of veteran outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum. Detroit was not able to find success with Marcus Davenport, so the expectation is Wonnum will be able to fill a clear void along the defensive line.
The Detroit Lions are looking to bounce back after missing the postseason in 2025. For the last few years, the Lions have been in playoff contention. However, injuries have become their Achilles heel.
The Detroit Lions desperately needed to address the defensive end position this offseason to find a new partner in crime to pair with Aidan Hutchinson after losing multiple players in free agency.
The Detroit Lions have finally addressed their need for an additional pass-rusher in free agency. Veteran outside linebacker D.J. Wonnum has been inked to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million, according to multiple reports.
The Detroit Lions have shown interest in an outside linebacker as the second week of NFL free agency begins. On Tuesday, the NFL wire indicated the team hosted D.J.
Finally, the Detroit Lions are looking at edge rushers. This is going to make so many Lions fans happy. Now, they haven't signed this player. But he did visit on Tuesday.
The Detroit Lions haven’t made many free agent signings so far. They have worked on the fringes of the roster, adding depth pieces and players looking for a fresh start.
The Detroit Lions entered free agency with a tall task, especially after missing out on the postseason for the first time since the 2022 NFL season. Head coach Dan Campbell expressed he wanted the coaching staff and the roster to get back to their roots in a way, focusing on development and competition.
The NFL offseason is in full swing. As always, the action has been fast and furious over the first week of free agency. The league’s salary cap increased to $301.2 million, a leap of $22 million from 2025.
With additions being made, the Detroit Lions could be forced to dwindle their roster down prior to training camp. The Lions have made several external free agent additions already this offseason, and are in position to be active in the draft in their quest to fill their needs.
DETROIT — The NFL officially finalized the 2026 compensatory pick list, and the Detroit Lions are walking away with more ammo for Brad Holmes to work his magic.
The Detroit Lions hosted four veteran free agents for visits on Monday, per the NFL transaction wire. Previous reports had indicated they were signing three of these players to contracts.
Slay spent the first seven years of his career with the Detroit Lions after being selected in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft before being traded to Philadelphia ahead of the 2020 season.
The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 offseason with clear expectations after a disappointing 2025 campaign that saw them finish at the bottom of the NFC North.