The Detroit Lions are more interested in winning than they are in figuring out a long-term solution for tight end Sam LaPorta. But with the NFL Trade Deadline looming, LaPorta's lack of a contract extension from the Lions (and some of his recent comments) has thickened the plot.
Lions TE Sam LaPorta has already shared that contract talks between him and Detroit aren’t going well. The two sides broke things off after what LaPorta
Tight end Sam LaPorta vented his frustrations about a perceived lack of progress in his bid for a contract extension with the Detroit Lions. LaPorta initially took the high road when discussing why talks were halted earlier this month.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
There's no question the Detroit Lions have had an elite offense through the first six weeks of the 2026 campaign. In fact, Dan Campbell's squad has averaged 32.8 points per game, the second-highest total in the NFL.
Green Bay has two very different ways to create hesitation Sunday: get the ball out before Detroit’s pass rush can arrive, then disguise coverage and force Jared Goff to hold it just a little longer.
The Detroit Lions will have a new center when the team takes the field against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field. Speaking with 97.1. The Ticket during his weekly radio interview, head coach Dan Campbell explained he was impressed with what he saw from Cade Mays at practice on Tuesday afternoon.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Detroit appears ready to hand one job back to a returning starter, but the bigger question may be what happens to the player who performed so well in his absence.
The Detroit Lions have an opportunity to strengthen their defense before the NFL trade deadline, and Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat should be near the top of their wish list.
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph excited supporters when he posted on social media a workout at the teams Allen Park Performance Center. In the early morning hours, Joseph shared an intense workout that highlighted his speed, ability to cut and to change directions.
During their Week 6 bye, the Detroit Lions made a couple of roster moves, including placing a few players on injured reserve. One of those players was Tom Kennedy.
The Detroit Lions will return to the field Sunday after their Week 6 bye to take on the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in a key NFC North clash. Detroit is coming off a win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5 and is currently 3-2.
Zach Sieler, a Howell, Michigan, native, could be available by the trade deadline. His hometown Detroit Lions are one of the teams tied to the Miami Dolphins defensive tackle before the Nov.
The NFL trade deadline is growing closer, and as a result the Detroit Lions should be looking for ways to upgrade their roster. Sitting at 3-2, the Lions are in position to make another push for a division title and playoff appearance after missing the postseason last year.
Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat is the latest name tied to the Detroit Lions before the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame ranked Sweat No.
The Green Bay Packers have yet to finalize running back Josh Jacobs’s status for Week 7 after the NFL removed him from the commissioner’s exempt list on Monday.
The Detroit Lions received an encouraging update on safety Kerby Joseph as head coach Dan Campbell expressed optimism about his recovery. Campbell’s brief assessment, “He’s doing well,” offered a positive sign, though it did not provide a timetable for Joseph’s return.
The Detroit Lions announced they have signed DL Aidan Keanaaian to the practice squad. The Lions released DL Chris Smith from the practice squad in a corresponding move.
The Detroit Lions enter Week 7 with a 3-2 record after their bye. Despite last year’s 5-2 start through seven games, Dan Campbell feels more optimistic about his current squad.
On October 7, the Lions opened the practice window for safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays. Both players are eligible to be activated at any time, and that should be taking place soon.
The Detroit Lions announced they have placed LB Devin White, OL Ben Bartch and WR Tom Kennedy on injured reserve. All three will be sidelined for a minimum of four games before they’re eligible to return.
In five games in 2026, Goff has completed 67.0% of his passes for 1,485 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per attempt, with 12 passing touchdowns and zero interceptions.
Gibbs, 24, now has 58 career TDs (46 rushing, 12 receiving), surpassing former Lions RB Barry Sanders — a Pro Football Hall of Famer — for the most in NFL history before turning 25.
The Detroit Lions are back and ready to climb back to the top of the NFC North. Well, Rome wasn't built in a day, but the Lions did inch one step closer to getting up in the NFC North on Sunday with a needed win over the Arizona Cardinals, 45-21.