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The Lions drew a hard line on positional value with Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell

Detroit’s fifth-year option split told the truth about how the Lions price roster value. They were comfortable locking in Jahmyr Gibbs at $14.29 million for 2027, but they passed on Jack Campbell’s $21.9 million option even after his All-Pro season.

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Why the Lions needed to trade up to get Kendrick Law in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft

The Lions had good reason to move up to go get Kendrick Law in the 2026 NFL Draft The Detroit Lions wowed everyone on day three of the 2026 NFL Draft when they not only selected a receiver in the fifth round, but also traded up to get him.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 1

A timeline on when the Lions might get rookie deals done for each of their 2026 NFL Draft picks

When the Lions might get their rookie deals done based off recent timelines Earlier on Friday, we talked about the possibility that the Detroit Lions could have some trouble getting second-round pick Derrick Moore signed to his rookie deal ahead of training camp, as they did with Tate Ratledge last year.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 1

The Lions may have trouble getting Derrick Moore signed to his rookie deal

The Lions might have to play the long game with second-round pick Derrick Moore, much like they did with Tate Ratledge last summer Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is over, the next stop for the Detroit Lions is to get these rookies signed to their rookie deals ahead of training camp.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 1

Detroit Lions 2026 Post-Draft Stock Watch

The Detroit Lions have overhauled their roster from a depth perspective. After missing the postseason, the Lions were intentional about adding solid options to their roster and making the group deeper overall.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 30

Analyst: After NFL Draft, Detroit Lions Offense Is Poised For Revival

The key to success for the Detroit Lions' offense has been quite clear all along. When the offensive line was actually fully healthy, the talent level was evident.

D.J. Reader News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 30

Giants Have Competition To Sign DT D.J. Reader

It was reported the Giants were expected to sign veteran DT D.J. Reader following the draft after trading DT Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati. Per Jordan Schultz, the Giants are “still very much in the mix” for Reader, but they have real competition from other teams.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 30

Lions Biggest Remaining Need After 2026 Draft: What's Still Missing

The Detroit Lions were proactive in addressing their biggest needs in the NFL Draft. General manager Brad Holmes has been known to prioritize fits over need during his six years running drafts for the organization.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 29

Detroit Lions Reportedly Had Interest in Moving Up to Pick No. 13

The Detroit Lions expressed they had a desire to potentially trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft. Now that the draft has concluded, reports are surfacing regarding which teams received offers and the level of interest to potentially accept those offers.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 29

The Lions tried to trade up to 13 in the 2026 NFL Draft, who they were likely trying to get

The Lions tried to trade up with the Rams to get to the 13th pick, and we have two ideas on who they wanted Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, this is where you start to hear all the rumblings of the things the Detroit Lions were attempting to do during the draft.

Jack Campbell News / Field Level Media / April 29

Report: Lions decline LB Jack Campbell's fifth-year option

The Lions reportedly made a split decision with their 2023 first-round draft selections, picking up running back Jahmyr Gibbs' fifth-year option but not All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 29

How Many Detroit Lions Rookies Will Actually Make an Impact in 2026

The Detroit Lions will count on several of their 2026 NFL Draft picks to make big contributions as rookies. General manager Brad Holmes has generally not drafted players for needs throughout his tenure, but he bucked that trend with his first two picks in this year's Draft.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 29

Way-Too-Early 3-Round 2027 Detroit Lions Mock Draft: The Lions go all in on the future in the first round

The Lions think about the future at multiple positions, including quarterback. Also, we start thinking about rehab after doing a mock draft for a draft that’s a year away I truly have a problem.

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The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 29

Ranking Detroit Lions 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Signings

The Detroit Lions wasted little time adding to their draft haul. After making seven selections in this year's Draft, general manager Brad Holmes and the Lions' front office quickly hit the phones to bring in undrafted free agents.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 29

Way-Too-Early Lions 2027 Mock Draft: Why It Already Matters

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and it’s already time to look ahead to the 2027 draft. Yes, really. The Detroit Lions are expected to compete for

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / April 29

Jameson Williams Files Lawsuit Against NCAA After College Football Career

The introduction of NIL into college athletics in 2021 ushered in a wave of changes throughout the past five years. The passage of NIL allowed for athletes to earn profits in the multimillion-dollar business that had long profited off them without paying them.

Jack Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 28

The $22 million reason Lions declined Jack Campbell 5th-year option

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell had his best campaign yet last season, tallying career-highs across the board and earning his first nods to the All-Pro First Team and Pro Bowl.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / 5 GOATs / April 28

Report: Detroit Lions to pick up fifth-year option of running back Jahmyr Gibbs

According to Dan Miller of Fox2, the Detroit Lions are picking up the fifth-year option of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs. He will now remain on the roster through at least the 2027 season.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / April 28

Lions To Exercise Jahmyr Gibbs’ Fifth-Year Option, Decline Jack Campbell’s

The Lions picked twice in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, meaning they have a pair of fifth-year option decisions to make by May 1. The team plans to exercise running back Jahmyr Gibbs‘ option, but it will decline linebacker Jack Campbell‘s, Dan Miller of Fox2 Detroit reports.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 28

Lions Exercising Fifth-Year Option For RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Declining For LB Jack Campbell

According to Dan Miller, the Lions are picking up the fifth-year option for RB Jahmyr Gibbs, a widely expected move that’s likely a formality with pending

Jameson Williams News / The Spun / April 28

Jameson Williams Files Lawsuit Against NCAA, Big Ten, SEC

Jameson Williams filed a noteworthy lawsuit that numerous other former college athletes may watch closely. According to the New York Post's Edward Lewis and Jeremy Louwerse, Williams filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, Big Ten, and SEC in Los Angeles County on Monday.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / April 28