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Did Brad Holmes Make A Free Agency Gamble That Will Cost The Lions?

Overall, Brad Holmes strategically addressed the Lions’ biggest roster gaps in free agency with low-cost acquisitions. However, one move looks like a risky gamble that might end up costing the team.

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Lions Signing Dortch Puts Writing On The Wall For This Second-Year Player

The Detroit Lions have made an addition to their receiving corps, and it could have a ripple effect on their depth. On Wednesday, the Lions signed veteran wide receiver Greg Dortch.

Isiah Pacheco News / Football Analysis / March 19

Pacheco Rejects Chiefs’ Return Pitch After Walker’s $43.05M Arrival And Heads To Detroit

Free agency opened, and Isiah Pacheco had a decision sitting on the table from the only NFL franchise he’d ever known. Kansas City put an offer in front of their running back during the negotiation window.

Dan Campbell News / NHANFL / March 19

Detroit Lions 2026 Free Agency Grades: Dan Campbell Aggressively Reshapes Roster After Playoff Miss

DETROIT — The honeymoon is officially over. After a staggering 9-8 finish in 2025 that left them watching the playoffs from their couches, the Detroit Lions have spent the last week surgically removing the “complacency” Dan Campbell diagnosed in January.

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Greg Dortch News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 19

Grading Detroit Lions Signing Wide Receiver Greg Dortch

The Detroit Lions’ decision to sign wide receiver Greg Dortch may not be flashy or steal headlines, but it represents a smart, calculated move that fits

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18

Lions’ biggest need to address in 2026 NFL Draft after failing to find it in free agency

The new NFL league year officially began exactly one week ago. Teams are now able to immediately confirm trades and free agent signings. One team that has had an active offseason is the Detroit Lions.

Jared Goff News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18

Lions add new weapon for Jared Goff in former Cardinals receiver

NFL Free Agency is still moving along as veteran players are finding new homes or resigning with their former ballclubs. The Detroit Lions are making a potential underrated signing by bringing in a former playmaker for the Arizona Cardinals.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 18

Lions add their possible Kalif Raymond replacement and reunite Drew Petzing with one of his weapons

The Detroit Lions have made another signing. No, it's not an edge rusher, but it is a guy who can come in and do damage at a position of need. Return man.

Greg Dortch News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 18

Detroit Lions Sign Former Arizona Cardinals WR Greg Dortch

The Detroit Lions have added 27-year-old veteran Greg Dortch to the roster, as the former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver has inked a one-year deal to play in Motown in 2026.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 18

Former Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker reveals the part of his game that Lions HC Dan Campbell told him 'sucked' coming out of college

Former Tennessee Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker spent the first two seasons of his NFL career with the Detroit Lions. The Lions selected Hooker in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he was released last summer after failing to beat out Kyle Allen for the backup quarterback job.

Damone Clark News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 18

Grading Detroit Lions Signing Linebacker Damone Clark

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.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 18

The Lions finally add linebacker we all thought they'd draft in 2022

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.

Daniel Thomas News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 18

Browns Signing S Daniel Thomas To Two-Year Deal

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.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 18

Latest Expert Mock Drafts Have Detroit Lions Picking Offensive Lineman

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.

D.J. Wonnum News / A to Z Sports / March 18

Wonnum's addition all but assures the Lions avoid making the one move that Lions fans have been worried about

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.

Detroit Lions News / Football Analysis / March 18

Re-Grading the Detroit Lions 2025 Draft

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.

D.J. Wonnum News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 18

This Detroit Lions DE Is Impacted Most by D.J. Wonnum Signing

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.

Isiah Pacheco News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 18

Lions 2026 NFL free agency grades for every signing including Isiah Pacheco

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 News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 18

How Signing D.J. Wonnum Impacts Detroit Lions 2026 Draft Plans

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.

D.J. Wonnum News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 18