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After almost two weeks of free agency, the Detroit Lions’ long list of needs is becoming even more evident. Instead of making many splash signings of free agents, GM Brad Holmes has focused on smaller acquisitions to add depth.

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Roundtable: How Lions' 2026 Free Agency Now Impacts Draft Plans

The Detroit Lions On SI staff examines how Brad Holmes' free-agent haul will impact the Lions' draft plans this April. 1. If true, what do you think Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have disagreed about this offseason?

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 22

Alternate Lions Free Agency That Would Have Sparked Super Bowl Hopes

The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 offseason with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, but their conservative, cost-conscious approach to roster-building

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Lions’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup after NFL Free Agency

The Detroit Lions need to make some big changes after a disastrous 2025 campaign. Lions head coach Dan Campbell does not want the team to be complacent during the 2026 offseason after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 22

Tyler Conklin: Jared Goff Gets 'Way Too Much Hate'

Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin is relishing his opportunity to play for the NFC North squad. Even though he was not drafted by the team he grew up watching, he now has the opportunity to bounce back after a down season in 2025.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 22

Detroit Lions Position Groups That Got Better and Worse in Free Agency

The Detroit Lions will have a new look in 2026. Throughout the offseason, the team has made several notable moves that have changed the look of the roster.

Payton Turner News / NHANFL / March 22

Detroit Lions Sign DE Payton Turner to Anchor 2026 Defensive Front

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions mean business. General manager Brad Holmes struck again Friday, signing former first-round defensive end Payton Turner to a one-year contract.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 21

Detroit Lions 2026 Mock Draft Targets Cornerback Early

The Detroit Lions still have clear needs in the trenches following the early stages of free agency. Even though the team has needs at tackle and at defensive end, the team could look to bolster their secondary early in the 2026 NFL draft.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 21

Reggie Virgil Is WR Weapon Detroit Lions Could Target in 2026 Draft

As the free agency period dwindles down for the Detroit Lions, the focus becomes the next phase of talent acquisition, the NFL Draft. A large part of the Lions success in the last few years has come from Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell, and the scouting department finding contributors in the second and third days of the draft.

Tyler Conklin News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 21

NFC Notes: Tyler Conklin, Lions, Bears Contracts, Vikings

The Bears signed DL Kentavius Street to a one-year, $1.48 million deal that includes a $100,000 signing bonus and a $1.3 million salary. (Wilson) The Bears

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 21

What Recent Detroit Lions Free Agency Signings Say About 2026 Plan

The Detroit Lions are utilizing every avenue to take advantage of signing players in a cost-effective manner. In reviewing the contract of players recently signed, general manager Brad Holmes is targeting players on prove-it deals that do not handcuff the team.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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Payton Turner News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 21

What Detroit Lions Are Getting in Defensive End Payton Turner

On Friday, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes continued his attempt to bolster the Lions’ defensive front on the cheap, acquiring former New Orleans Saints first-round pick Payton Turner. The Lions reportedly inked Turner, the No.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 21

Detroit Lions Dip in Latest NFL Power Rankings After Weak Free Agency

After the first couple of weeks of free agency, we are at the stage where the majority of truly impactful players have been already signed. Here is a look at the latest round of power rankings, examining how pundits view the Detroit Lions and the moves made.

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 20

Lions sign a former first-round pick edge rusher, what the Lions are likely trying here

The Detroit Lions have added another edge rusher to their roster, and this time it's the former 28th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Ok, while Turner is a former first-round pick, he has struggled a lot in the NFL.

Payton Turner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 20

Lions Signed DE Payton Turner

The Detroit Lions announced they signed DE Payton Turner to a contract on Friday. Turner, 27, is a former first-round pick by the Saints in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Houston.

Kerby Joseph News / A to Z Sports / March 20

The Lions just did something that shows Kerby Joseph is still in their plans for the foreseeable future

If there is something that Detroit Lions fans are thinking about a lot, it's the knee of All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph. Look, we've talked about this a lot, but this whole thing got blown way out of proportion by humans doing the very human thing of going to the worst possible scenario they could find.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 20

Three Issues Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell May Disagree About

The Detroit Lions have made the decision to retool their roster with a handful of players that are low-risk, high-reward signings. After a season in which the team failed to make the playoffs, there would seem to be more of a sense of urgency to add talent to the roster that is more proven.

NFL News / NHANFL / March 20