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Grading the Lions' first week of free agency: Sorting through the panic and the plan

Ok, one week of free agency is in the books for the Detroit Lions, and it's time to take a look at what they did and give out some grades. First, let's

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How Detroit Lions NFC North Spot Shifted After Week 1 of Free Agency

The Detroit Lions have made several moves to address their shortcomings through the first week of free agency. After finishing at the bottom of the NFC North in what was an underwhelming 2025 season, the Lions still hold high expectations and believe they can get right back into the mix of contenders.

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Best Remaining Defensive Free Agents For Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions have already been active retooling their roster this offseason. Yet, there is certainly more work to do to get the Lions back to the

Ennis Rakestraw News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

Detroit Lions Cornerback Wants Fans To Stop Asking About His Health

Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw took to social media over this past weekend to share that he was fully healthy and that he has been feeling quite well since December.

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In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Best remaining free agents for the Detroit Lions after the first wave of free agency

The first wave of free agency is in the books, and the Detroit Lions signed seven players. They have a lot of money left, and they're not likely done yet.

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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.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Grading Detroit Lions First Week of 2026 NFL Free Agency

The Detroit Lions had a productive first week of free agency, even though they did not make many splash signings. General manager Brad Holmes had remained steadfast in his desire to use free agency to fill holes, but not to simply hand out a bunch of lucrative, long-term contracts.

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Roundtable: Did Detroit Lions Execute Perfect Free Agency Plan?

The Detroit Lions On SI staff examines how Brad Holmes and the Lions fared during the first week of free agency. Christian Booher: I'm not super surprised that the Lions elected to take the route they did in free agency.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Grading The Detroit Lions and Brad Holmes Free Agency Moves

A tumultuous week of NFL free agency cost the Lions an unusually large number of talented teammates. However, Brad Holmes made some cost-effective, savvy moves that significantly strengthened the Lions’ secondary and offensive line.

Cade Mays News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

The Hidden Risk Detroit Lions Signing Cade Mays Presents

The Detroit Lions have committed to Cade Mays as the team's center of the future. On the first day of the NFL's legal tampering period, the Lions agreed to a three-year pact with the offensive lineman, reportedly worth up to $25 million in total.

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Lions Free Agents Who Could Still Re-Sign With Detroit

Even after the initial wave of free agency, the Detroit Lions still have a handful of familiar faces on the market who could realistically return to the

Al-Quadin Muhammad News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Al-Quadin Muhammad Departing Lions Adds Compensatory Draft Pick

The Detroit Lions did not make the decision to retain the services of veteran defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad. As a result, the team currently nets a 2027 seventh-round compensatory draft pick.

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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.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Five Remaining Free Agents The Detroit Lions Should Sign

The first week of free agency has not disappointed. Players all across the NFL have found new homes and earned plenty of money. Some have stayed with their current teams.

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Three Free Agents Still Available Who Could Start For Lions

The first week of free agency has come and gone, and there are still some areas where the Detroit Lions could stand to improve. Detroit has focused on adding to its offensive line and secondary predominantly, with headling additions including center Cade Mays and cornerback Roger McCreary.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown Remains Seemingly Underpaid as WR Salaries Cross $35 Million Mark

Whether it’s the threshold that’s required to be considered as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL today, or the market as a whole, it’s safe to say that Amon-Ra St.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 14

Why Isiah Pacheco Will Break Out With Lions

The Detroit Lions seem to have found their new counterpunch for starter Jahmyr Gibbs. Over Gibbs' first three NFL seasons, the Lions paired him with the bruising David Montgomery.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 14

Lions Projected Starting Lineup After Free Agency Week 1

The Detroit Lions are through the first round of free agency, with a work-week's worth of time to find new additions to the team for the 2026 season. General manager Brad Holmes has made some interesting additions to the roster, focusing predominantly on adding to the offensive line and secondary.

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Sonic and ... Taz?! Lions RB Isiah Pacheco eager to make his mark

Pacheco is hoping his move to Detroit sparks a new beginning for a career that had gotten off track.

Tyler Conklin News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 14

Grading Detroit Lions Signing of Tight End Tyler Conklin

The NFL free agency cycle has been in full swing this week. Detroit has been among the quiet teams during the process, with the Lions signing a few players but losing just as many, including Alex Anzalone, Grant Stuard, and Kalif Raymond in recent days.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 14

Biggest mistake Lions made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency

The Detroit Lions had a rather disappointing 2025 NFL season. After going 15-2 in 2024, Detroit took a significant step back last year. Of course, a step back was expected.

Detroit Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / March 13

'Perfect Fit': Former NFL Star Praises Lions’ Major Free Agency Move

The Detroit Lions made a notable addition to their offense during the early wave of free agency by acquiring running back Isiah Pacheco. The move quickly drew praise from around the NFL, including strong approval from former quarterback and analyst Robert Griffin III.