We're getting closer to NFL free agency opening up, and over the next few weeks is when you'll see the Detroit Lions begin to bring back some of their own players on new contracts.
The Detroit Lions have leaned on their run game throughout the Dan Campbell era, and David Montgomery has been a cornerstone of that effort. However, things changed somewhat for Montgomery in the 2025, as his snap count lessend as the regular season wore on.
It's been the number one thing on the minds of Detroit Lions fans since about halfway through the season. What is going to happen with David Montgomery?
Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.
The Las Vegas Raiders and star defensive end Maxx Crosby could be parting ways this offseason. According to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation, if the decision is made by the Raiders front office to trade the 28-year-old, the Detroit Lions are Crosby's clear first choice.
The Detroit Lions fan suing for $100 million in a civil rights defamation lawsuit wants to restore the truth. It was alleged by Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf and repeated on the "Nightcap" podcast that Ryan Kennedy used racial slurs during in incident that occurred at Ford Field.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is not known for being the most athletic quarterback in the National Football League. At the 2026 Pro Bowl games, it appeared the 31-year-old signal-caller was completely caught off guard when New York Giants defensive end Brian Burns asked an eye-opening question.
Entering the 2025 NFL season, the Detroit Lions arguably held the top safety duo in the league with Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. One season later, and it is apparent that the Lions need to turn their safety duo into a safety trio.
A Detroit Lions fan has filed a major lawsuit following a sideline incident involving DK Metcalf. The altercation took place during a Dec. 21 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions.
The 2025 season was a complete failure for the Detroit Lions. Detroit finished the regular season 9-8 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
The Detroit Lions are viewed as a team that could be in the market for help at the defensive end position. On one end of the defense, the Lions boast one of the NFL's most exciting pass-rushers in Aidan Hutchinson.
The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and sadly for Detroit Lions fans, their team will not be playing in it. But, if you're one of those fans who likes to cheer for former Lions to go get their ring, you'll have the opportunity to do that on Sunday when the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks take the field.
There is one thing that the Detroit Lions need to solve more than anything else this offseason. That's finding their next center. The problem is, how are you going to do that?
Earlier this week, we learned that due to a rare cap quirk, both Levi Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal will remain under contract with the Detroit Lions in 2026 and won't become free agents.
It wouldn’t hurt the Lions to consider tweaking their defensive scheme in 2026. After finishing seventh in points against (20.1/game) in Aaron Glenn’s final season as defensive coordinator in 2024, Detroit dipped to 22nd in the league (24.3/g) this past season.
The infamous Detroit Lions fan that was assaulted by Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf during a game last season has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against Metcalf and others for statements suggesting he used racist language during the Dec.
The Detroit Lions fell short of the Super Bowl yet again this season and have never qualified for the NFL's prestigious final game. The NFC will be represented by coach Mike MacDonald's Seattle Seahawks, a team few if anyone thought of as a serious contender heading into the 2025-26 season.
Per Justin Rogers of the Detroit Football Network, Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike‘s contract tolled and he will remain under team control for 2026. Onwuzurike suffered a torn ACL in July and missed the entire season on the NFI list after signing a one-year deal.
One of the biggest challenges Brad Holmes faces this off-season is improving the Lions’ roster with a stretched-to-the-limit salary cap. Detroit has 48 free agents in 2026, and with the salary cap constraints, this limits the number of players the team can re-sign.
The Detroit Lions may need to prepare to enter next season without one of their go-to leaders during their rebuild. Lions five-time captain and defensive cornerstone Alex Anzalone is on the track to become a free agent this March.