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Ben Johnson Shares Reaction to Detroit Lions Hiring Drew Petzing

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson shared his reaction to now having to deal with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing coaching in division.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 22

Roundtable: Questions for Lions' Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes

The Detroit Lions On SI staff takes a look at the week ahead for the Detroit Lions at the NFL Combine. 1. What are you looking forward to hearing from Dan Campbell at the combine? Christian Booher: I am curious to see what led him to hire Drew Petzing.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 22

7 Combine Questions That Will Shape Detroit Lions' Draft Board

The Detroit Lions will get to evaluate the best of the best at the NFL Scouting Combine this upcoming week. While the on-field action doesn't get started until later this week, the event officially begins on Sunday as teams and prospects begin arriving in Indianapolis.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL season passing leader by team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Detroit Lions 2026 Wide Receiver Mock Draft

My series of Detroit Lions mock drafts continues to roll along. With the NFL Scouting Combine set to begin on Monday, many prospects will soon see their draft stocks rise or fall, depending on how they perform throughout the week.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 22

Hidden Draft Gem For Detroit Lions to Scout at NFL Combine

The Detroit Lions will have an opportunity to evaluate a player at the scouting combine that many draft analysts consider a hidden gem. On Sports Illustrated NFL draft analyst recently compiled a list of hidden gems for each team to evaluate next week in Indianapolis.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 22

Why Aidan Hutchinson is dumping cold water on ‘dream’ Maxx Crosby trade scenario

The Detroit Lions will face some difficult roster decisions this offseason. Detroit floundered during the 2025 season, missing the playoffs after finishing at the bottom of the NFC North at 9-8.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 22

NFL Draft Positions Lions Will Focus On at Combine

As the Detroit Lions prepare for the NFL Scouting Combine, general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell will have several key position groups under the microscope. While the roster remains competitive, there are clear areas of need for Detroit ahead of the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 21

4 moves Lions must make to clear salary cap space in 2026 NFL offseason

The Detroit Lions are in an interesting position in the 2026 NFL offseason, with their suboptimal salary cap situation forcing them to make crucial roster decisions in the coming weeks.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 21

Maakaron: Detroit Lions 7-Round Mock Draft Targets EDGE, OT Early

The Detroit Lions are seeking to target draft prospects that will work to compete for playing time right away. While rookies will face an uphill climb, this year's draft class is viewed as favorable for having players that can deliver immediate impact, even in later rounds.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 21

2026 Combine Preview: Oklahoma Defensive End Fits Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions will certainly be among the many NFL team's interested in a pass rusher in the upcoming NFL Draft. According to many draft analysts, the class is littered with quality defensive ends that make up a deep class.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / February 21

Detroit Lions 2026 Safety Mock Draft

My series of single-position Detroit Lions mock drafts is sticking to defense. I have already covered cornerbacks, linebackers, edge rushers, interior offensive linemen, and offensive tackles.

Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 21

Why Former Lions Backup QB Rates Jared Goff Higher Than Sam Darnold

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is entering his 11th NFL season and sixth with Dan Campbell's squad. In a recent ranking of five of the top quarterbacks in the NFC, former Lions backup quarterback Chase Daniel ranked the veteran signal-caller as the No.

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The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 20

5 Detroit Lions Crack 2025 PFF Top 101 List

The Detroit Lions had five players included in the 2025 Pro Football Focus list of top 101 players, including three listed within the top 10. The list highlights the best performances by players last season, regardless of position.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 20

Bold 2026 Detroit Lions Prediction Comes With 'Cautionary Tale'

The Detroit Lions are expected to offer a handful of their own free agents new, lucrative contract extensions. Among them is running back Jahmyr Gibbs.

Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / February 20

Detroit Lions Linked To Former Rival Lineman In Free Agency

The Detroit Lions have built one of the most formidable offensive lines in football, but maintaining that dominance requires constant attention. With free agency looming, reports suggest General Manager Brad Holmes is looking to bolster the trenches, and he might be looking within the division to do it.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 20

7-Round Detroit Lions Mock Draft: Latest Intel leads to major move in the first round

On Thursday, we learned that the Detroit Lions are doing their homework on free agency offensive tackles. That changes things quite a bit since tackle was expected to be the big thing the Lions would do in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 20

What Current, Former NFL Coaches Are Saying About Lions Drew Petzing

New Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has worked with many offensive coaches who are among the most respected at the highest level of professional football.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 20

Now that we know the Detroit Lions are looking at free agent tackles, here are the best 5 guys for them

On Thursday, we learned on the annual conference call with NFL Network's draft expert and insider Daniel Jeremiah that the Lions have been doing homework on free agent offensive tackles ahead of the tampering period opening up on March 9th.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 20

NFL Insiders' comments show the Lions are considering going a route nobody expected in free agency

NFL free agency is 17 days away, and the Detroit Lions are expected to be active this year. But first, there's the NFL Combine. Which brings us the annual pre-NFL Combine conference call with NFL Network's draft expert and insider Daniel Jeremiah.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 19

Lions Have Been ‘Sniffing Hard’ Around Free Agent OTs

During Daniel Jeremiah’s pre-NFL Scouting Combine conference call, he said the Lions have been “sniffing hard” around the free agent OT class, per Jeff Risdon.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / February 19

Detroit Lions 2026 Cornerback Mock Draft

Another day, another Detroit Lions mock draft. After covering offensive tackles, interior offensive line, edge rushers, and linebackers, I am now turning my focus to cornerbacks.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 19

Top 5 tackles for the Detroit Lions at the 2026 NFL Combine

The 2026 NFL Combine is going down in Indianapolis next week, and there will be a ton of NFL-ready talent in the building for this one. The Lions are going to be on the lookout for multiple positions in this draft, but tackle has to be the number one spot they're watching for.

Jared Goff News / The SportsRush / February 18

Inside Jared Goff’s $1 Million+ Worth Car Collection That Consists of Porche Turbo S, Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and More

Jared Goff’s NFL journey has never been simple. From being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 Draft to leading a Super Bowl run with the Rams, enduring a trade, and then rebuilding his reputation in Detroit, Goff has experienced both the spotlight and the skepticism that come with franchise-quarterback status.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / February 18

Lions President Rod Wood To Retire

After 10 years of service with the Lions, team president/CEO Rod Wood will be retiring from his position in Detroit. He will remain with the team until a “global search” led by Russell Reynolds Associates finds his replacement.