The Detroit Lions are entering the 2026 NFL Draft with a surprising need at the tight end position, an area not typically viewed as a priority for a team with an already productive offense.
The Detroit Lions are currently expected to address the trenches in the early rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft. This offseason, the team invested in free agents to bolster the offensive and defensive line units, but many pundits and supporters believe more work needs to be done to improve the roster.
The Detroit Lions On SI staff examines the Lions' draft strategy entering the 2026 NFL Draft. 1. What do you hope to learn from Brad Holmes when he speaks at his annual pre-draft media session?
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
The Detroit Lions fell far shy of meeting their Super Bowl-or-bust expectations in 2025. They instead experienced their fair share of ups and downs, finishing the campaign with a 9-8 record and in fourth place in the NFC North.
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
The Detroit Lions have had an up-and-down performance in the NFL Draft over the last decade. General manager Brad Holmes has had some success over his five-year run, but the team has also had some tough showings in what is annually the most anticipated event of the NFL offseason.
With the NFL Draft two weeks away, it's time to be creative forecasting the Detroit Lions' haul. The Lions have been active historically under general manager Brad Holmes in his five years at the helm.
The Detroit Lions still have plenty of needs heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, which begins in less than two weeks. However, GM Brad Holmes has proven he will select the players he wants, regardless of perceived team needs or positional value.
In under two weeks, NFL commisioner Roger Goodell will walk across the stage and announce the 32 newest members into the league he operates. In 15 days time, the NFL Draft will have concluded and the rush of undrafted free agency will begin in earnest.
The Detroit Lions have the 17th pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. According to most Mock Drafts, Brad Holmes will select either safety Dillon Thieneman, OT Kadyn Proctor, or EDGE Keldric Faulk.
The Detroit Lions could be aggressive in this year's NFL Draft. After a disappointing 2025 season, the Lions currently have the 17th overall pick in this year's draft.
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 2026 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and everyone and their mothers want to know what the Lions plan to do with the 17th pick. Another question is who is likely to be there?
The 2026 NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, and there have been a lot of thoughts on whether or not the Lions would trade up. One of the more interesting things is that some of the NFL Insiders out there have the Lions moving up in the draft, and multiple guys have Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta involved in those trades.
We’re almost there. Just a couple more mock drafts and then the Detroit Lions will be handing in their first-round pick to Roger Goodell at the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions have some contributors returning on their defensive line, but also have some room to add depth to their roster heading into the 2026 season.
The Detroit Lions had a difficult time manufacturing success during the 2025 NFL season. One year after the Lions won the NFC North division title and earned the No.
A recent 2026 NFL mock draft released by PFF has the Detroit Lions making a surprise selection. The decision is made to trade down a total of six spots, as the Phildelphia Eagles seek to move just ahead of the Minnesota Vikings, to select safety Dillon Thienemen out of Oregon at Pick No.
The Detroit Lions should be paying close attention to a reported trade rumor involving the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nick Herbig is entering the final year of his rookie deal.
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson and linebacker Derrick Barnes recently spent time golfing with former teammate Alex Anzalone. Appearing on "The Schultz Report," the veteran linebacker shared his reaction to departing the NFC North Squad and how his son Cooper handled seeing the former No.
The 2026 NFL Draft is two weeks away, and instead of talking about the guys the Detroit Lions will draft, let’s spend some time talking about the guys they almost definitely aren’t going to.
The Detroit Lions continue to evaluate veteran talent ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. The team recently hosted free agent defensive tackle Jay Tufele for a visit, signaling a clear intent to bolster their defensive front.
Avonte Maddox is signing up for another season in Detroit. The Lions announced Monday they agreed to terms to bring back the veteran defensive back. The longtime Eagles slot defender played 14 games, starting three, with the Lions last season.
The Detroit Lions may really be trying to maximize what they have in Jahmyr Gibbs. Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke to reporters this week at NFL League Meetings.
While the Detroit Lions are coming off a disappointing season that they ended with a record of 9-8, Gibbs cemented his status as one of the NFL's most dynamic playmakers.
The altercation between Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf and a Detroit Lions fan late in the 2025 NFL season has prompted a rule change for the 2026 season.
Host Mike Valenti of Detroit’s 97.1 The Ticket recently generated headlines when he said on the air that he had heard that "there are definite differences of opinions in roster construction" between Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.
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