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A New Year's Resolution for Brad Holmes and the Deroit Lions, let the past be the past and do things that make you uncomfortable

Happy New Year, Detroit Lions fans. That horrible 2025, which started with a bad loss to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the playoffs and just never really got better from there, is over.

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Detroit Lions Prioritize EDGE in Latest 7-Round Mock Draft

The Detroit Lions will turn to the offseason following the conclusion of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Detroit will have the opportunity to right some of the wrongs from a personnel perspective with the NFL draft, as general manager Brad Holmes will be looking to continue building a strong resume with his work in the annual event.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 1

Detroit Lions DC Not Expected to Make Drastic Changes to Defense

If Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard returns for a second season in Motown, the expectation is changes to his overall scheme will not be drastic.

D.J. Reader News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 1

DJ Reader Is 'Tired' of Dealing With Big Off-The-Field Issue

While the Detroit Lions are struggling on the field, veteran defensive lineman DJ Reader is also dealing with an off-the-field issue that is no laughing matter.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to terrorize each team's fanbase the most in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

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The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Sam LaPorta News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 1

When Are Detroit Lions Targeting Return For TE Sam LaPorta?

On Wednesday, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered a cautiously optimistic update on tight end Sam LaPorta, emphasizing progress while also noting the third-year pro is not fully healed from the back injury that prematurely ended his 2025 season.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 1

Ranking Detroit Lions 2026 Free Agents

Here is a ranking of the Detroit Lions’ 28 combined unrestricted and restricted free agents, with thoughts on how they fit into the Lions’ plans in 2026 and potentially beyond.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 31

5 Players Detroit Lions Must Scout from Ohio State-Miami CFP Game

With the Detroit Lions wrapping up their season on Sunday, the focus is shifting towards how to avoid a similar letdown for the 2026 season. Of course, one of the top ways to do that is through acquiring elite talent in the NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 31

Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell miss practice before Bears game

The Chicago Bears host the Detroit Lions in Week 18, aiming for revenge from the Week 2 blowout loss. It seemed like forever ago because both teams have gone in opposite directions since their last meeting.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 31

Detroit Lions WR Does Not Practice Wednesday Due to Knee Injury

The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field on Wednesday afternoon, ahead of their Week 18 road contest against the Chicago Bears. With Dan Campbell's squad playing on the road, the team practiced outdoors at the Allen Park Performance Center.

Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 31

Dan Campbell: This Is Rock Bottom

The Detroit Lions had very high expectations entering the 2025 season. Following a 15-win season, the expectation was the roster would take the next step forward, given the young core and mix of veteran leadership.

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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.

Roy Lopez News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 31

One Detroit Lions Player Who Must Return to Team in 2026

The Detroit Lions would be wise to make a concerted effort to re-sign Roy Lopez heading into the 2026 season, even if his contributions don’t always jump

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

New Year’s Resolutions For The Detroit Lions

As we say goodbye to 2025 and turn the calendar to 2026, now is the time for the Detroit Lions to make some New Year’s resolutions. After the Lions delivered their fans a lump of coal for Christmas, all hopes of the playoffs are now gone.

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The 'CFP appearances' quiz

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 31

The Lions are no longer projected to get a compensatory pick for D.J. Reed, but they are for another player

We've been tracking the potential compensatory fourth-round pick the Detroit Lions could have gotten for D.J. Reed for a couple of months now. Just to recap, because Carlton Davis left the Lions when his contract ended, he is a compensatory free agent.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 31

The Browns just made the Lions' final game a little more interesting by poaching one of their starters away

The Detroit Lions have just one game left on Sunday, and they're now going to have to think about who they're going to be playing at center in this game because the Cleveland Browns just poached the guy who's been starting the last two weeks.

Kingsley Eguakun News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 31

Detroit Lions Lose Center Poached By Browns

The Detroit Lions turned to Kingsley Eguakun to start each of the past two games at center. In their regular season finale, they won't have that option.

Kingsley Eguakun News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31

Browns Signing C Kingsley Eguakun Off Lions P-Squad

According to Ian Rapoport, the Browns are signing C Kingsley Eguakun to the active roster from Detroit’s practice squad. He ended up starting this past week for the Lions due to injuries. Eguakun, 24, was a three-year starter at Florida and was invited to both the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl.

Ben Johnson News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 31

Was Ben Johnson Real Secret to Detroit Lions Success?

The departure of former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had a real impact on the Detroit Lions. Detroit's offense has regressed, most notably in the run game.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

Mistakes That Ended Detroit Lions Season Before It Began

A stunning 23-10 collapse at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings’ defense brought the Detroit Lions’ season to a crushing halt. Making matters worse, with the Baltimore Ravens’ Saturday night victory over the Green Bay Packers, a win would have kept Detroit’s postseason hopes alive.