It’s time to stop putting the Detroit Lions’ 2025 draft class in the same category as 2024—because a full breakdown shows one group already looks like it has multiple long-term starters and real breakout potential.
T.J. Watt to the Detroit Lions sounds like a dream, but once you project the cap hits, trade cost, and what it does to future extensions, the numbers completely fall apart—and that’s before reality even gets involved.
The Detroit Lions just added a former NFL GM to their front office in a move that strengthens a strength—and reinforces exactly how they want to build their roster in the future.
When it comes to any NFL team's lineup, picking the right rookies is key. Now, the Lions are being urged to cut ties with one Detroit draft pick from 2024.
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?
The Detroit Lions are a team that many pundits believe has a realistic opportunity to turn around their fortunes quickly. In fact, several pundits believe Dan Campbell's squad will be among the team's in 2026 that go from worst to first.
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
The Detroit Lions made a concerted effort to draft Isaac TeSlaa last season, trading three third-round picks to get him. While he didn't have the biggest role behind Amon-Ra St.
Detroit Lions didn’t make a big splash in free agency, but ESPN believes a quiet move they made could end up being one of the most important of the entire offseason—and a real factor in a Super Bowl run.
Detroit Lions might want to rethink how they use one of their recent draft picks, with the possibility of moving him back to his old position this summer as roster uncertainty opens an unexpected opportunity.
Penei Sewell’s move to left tackle is the loudest part of Detroit’s offensive line reset. The Lions’ real test is whether the line around him can find the cohesion it lost in 2025.
The signing of free agent cornerback Roger McCreary has the potential to pay more dividends than many are currently expecting. With the departure of Amik Robertson to the Washington Commanders, a void was left in the slot cornerback position.
NFL truth nobody wants to admit: building like the Detroit Lions through the draft and retention strategy works more often than going all-in on trades and free agency, even if the Rams-style “buying a roster” approach gets all the attention.
With all 32 NFL teams preparing for OTAs and mandatory minicamps, Athlon Sports is going under the hood to see what key questions remain for each team before training camps open in July.
Detroit Lions Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders knows greatness when he sees it. In his 10 seasons with the Lions, Sanders was one of the best to ever play the position.
The Detroit Lions have aspirations of contending for a Super Bowl, and those hopes just encountered a big roadblock. On Monday, reports surfaced that the Los Angeles Rams are finalizing a deal to acquire defensive end Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns.
The bill is finally coming due for Detroit’s incredible 2023 draft class. Detroit already signed Jack Campbell to a four-year extension, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.
With offseason workouts in full swing, the anticipation for the Detroit Lions' 2026 is reaching a fever pitch. Sixth-year head coach Dan Campbell is armed with a talented roster, and the hunger and fuel that comes with the disappointing finish to last season.
Former Lions practice squad standout pushes back on Tom Brady’s “insulting” take about practice squad players after the Hall of Famer questioned their motivation and competitiveness, and his response highlights a very different reality.
The Detroit Lions will continue their Organized Team Activities this week, providing a chance for several players to prove their worth ahead of training camp.
Detroit Lions 2024 draft class looks like it’s heading into a make-or-break 2026 season, with nearly every pick facing serious roster questions in Detroit and pressure mounting on a group that hasn’t fully established itself yet.
Detroit Lions are unlikely to make major post–June 1 cuts despite the financial flexibility window opening, with only a small chance of a familiar veteran becoming a surprise candidate in a very quiet roster situation.
During Organized Team Activities this week, Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the latest on the recovery efforts of a few players who suffered season-ending injuries last year, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
The Lions have finalized one big-money second contract with a member of their 2023 draft class (linebacker Jack Campbell). Three other notable players from that group are eligible for extensions, including Jahmyr Gibbs .
For many, the voluntary organized team activity portion of the NFL calendar is an exciting time, as it marks the unofficial start of the league's on-field offseason. Campbell is not exactly doing cartwheels over the practices, however.