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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 22
The Lions’ defense has been a mess through two weeks, but 4 players are quietly giving Detroit something to build on
Detroit has plenty to fix before facing the Jets, but several defenders have quietly put together excellent starts that are getting lost in all the frustration.
Kerby Joseph News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Lions Still Unsure When Or If S Kerby Joseph Will Return
Lions S Kerby Joseph is on the PUP list as he works back from knee problems he’s dealt with since early 2025. Lions HC Dan Campbell was asked about Joseph on Monday to update fans who are wondering if he will play again.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 22
I wasn’t going to do a Lions 2027 mock draft this early, but what we’ve learned through 2 weeks changed my mind
I planned to wait until the middle of the season, but Detroit’s summer and first two games have already changed how I view four important spots on the roster.
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Troy Reeder News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Jets Signing LB Troy Reeder To Active Roster
Connor Hughes reports the Jets are signing LB Troy Reeder from the practice squad to the active roster. Reeder, 31, went undrafted out of Delaware back in 2019 before signing on with the Rams and making the 53-man roster out of training camp.
Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 22
Dan Campbell sends defiant message after Week 2 setback
The Detroit Lions suffered a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. However, head coach Dan Campbell is refusing to let the setback shake his confidence.
Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / September 22
The Brad Holmes conversation is getting louder in Detroit, I sat down and went through everything to separate the fair criticism from the overreaction
Detroit’s 1-1 start has reignited criticism of its general manager, but separating the drafting record, roster decisions and championship expectations paints a much more complicated picture.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 22
Detroit Lions Dip In Week 4 Power Rankings: NFC'S Worst Pass Defense
Here is a review at Week 3 2026 NFL power rankings and how the Detroit Lions rated, following a 41-31 loss against the Buffalo Bills. Sports Illustrated Power ranking: 18th Previous ranking: 10th "I’m trying to separate the issues of some disappointing teams into different buckets.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 22
Familiar Faces Headline 3 Safeties Lions Could Poach From Practice Squads
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has a history of targeting players on other practice squads to fill depth needs the team has on its roster. In 2024, when the team was enduring a rash of injuries to key players, Holmes poached players such as Myles Adams, Kwon Alexander and Jonah Williams to help fill out the team's depth defensively.
Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 21
Lions Fans Get Uplifting News as Dan Campbell Provides Injury Update
The Lions‘ defensive struggles have become difficult to ignore early in the 2026 season. Detroit has missed two of its most important defensive backs, Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, and their absence has hurt a unit searching for consistency.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Rams' Matthew Stafford moves up all-time list, further solidifying legendary status
Monday night saw Matthew Stafford take another step towards football immortality.
Dan Campbell News / Athlon Sports / September 21
One Move Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell Must Make Before Week 3
The Detroit Lions will look to post a major bounce-back performance at home in Week 3 against the New York Jets after falling to the Buffalo Bills on the road in Week 2.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21
Lions S Kerby Joseph’s lingering knee injury gets firm bottom line from Dan Campbell
The Detroit Lions will have to wait longer for safety Kerby Joseph to return as head coach Dan Campbell made it clear that the 25-year-old will not resume practicing this week despite becoming eligible to come off the physically unable to perform list.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Lions Turn to Familiar Face For Possible Secondary Solution
The Detroit Lions’ secondary has been the team’s biggest liability so far in 2026, as the unit gave up a bunch of costly chunk plays to the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 that almost led to a disastrous loss, and didn’t look much better at all in the Lions’ 41-31 Week 2 defeat to the Buffalo Bills.
Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 21
Detroit Lions Acquire 31-Year-Old DB Before Week 3
The Detroit Lions have added another experienced body to a secondary that continues to take hits. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the club is signing defensive back Jalen Mills to the practice squad, a move that comes after the 31-year-old worked out with Detroit on Monday alongside a handful of other veteran defensive backs.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Lions To Sign DB Jalen Mills; Latest On S Kerby Joseph
Monday has indeed brought about an addition in the secondary for the Lions. Jalen Mills was among the free agents who recently worked out with the team, and it has produced a deal.
Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 21
Lions reportedly work out veteran safety amid growing injury concerns
The Detroit Lions are searching for help after another defensive setback, with the team reportedly working out veteran safety Mike Edwards. Meanwhile, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the workout on Monday as Detroit prepares for Week 3.
Jalen Mills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 21
Lions Signing DB Jalen Mills
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Lions are signing DB Jalen Mills to the practice squad. Mills was among a few veteran defensive backs working out with Detroit on Monday.
Avonte Maddox News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Lions’ Avonte Maddox To Undergo Season-Ending Foot Surgery
Avonte Maddox exited Detroit’s Week 2 loss with a foot injury. He will not return in 2026. The veteran defensive back will require season-ending surgery, head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday (h/t ESPN’s Eric Woodyard).
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Yardbarker / September 20
Lions star hit with largest Week 1 fine from the NFL
The NFL is laying down the law on one Lions player for his actions in the team's season opener against the New Orleans Saints.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / September 18
Three ways Lions can improve after loss to Bills
The Lions fell to the Bills 41-31 on "Thursday Night Football," and there were some glaring problems on the field. Here's what they need to do to fix it.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Ian Rapoport gives update on trade rumors regarding Lions, Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.
During a Friday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Rapoport was directly asked about the Lions' potential pursuit of Porter.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Bills' Josh Allen wasn't 100 percent amid MVP performance vs. Lions
Allen produced a performance worthy of future Most Valuable Player Award votes as the Bills opened their new Highmark Stadium with an impressive 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Josh Allen, Deone Walker got emotional during Bills' win over Lions at new Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills matched the events of Thursday night's pregame festivities by producing numerous fireworks of their own en route to opening their new Highmark Stadium with an impressive 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Bills superstar QB Josh Allen closing in on Barry Sanders in unreal NFL stat
Allen is no longer chasing only quarterbacks in the NFL record book.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
'TNF' takeaways: Josh Allen dominates as Bills roll over Lions in stadium debut
The Buffalo Bills opened the new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night with a dominating 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions, improving them to 2-0 on the season.
Ed Oliver News / Yardbarker / September 17
Bills lose star DT Ed Oliver to pregame injury
The Buffalo Bills are officially opening Highmark Stadium on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions, and things got off to a poor start before it even began.
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