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The Lions are going to have to be very picky when it comes to edge rusher this offseason

Even after the Detroit Lions finished the top five in the league in both pressures and sacks, the thing Lions fans seem to want the most outside of center is an edge rusher.

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4 Mid-Tier Free Agents Who Make Most Sense for Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions don’t need to win the offseason with splashy, headline-grabbing contracts. General manager Brad Holmes has built this roster by finding value — players who outperform their price tags. If Detroit wants to stay aggressive without breaking the bank, targeting mid-tier free agents is the most sensible approach.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 17

2 Potential Tight End Cut Candidates Detroit Lions Should Monitor

The Detroit Lions are expected to use more offensive sets that utilize two or three tight ends on the field at the same time. New offensive coordinator Drew Petzing had success featuring Trey McBride, who has emerged as one of the league's top tight ends.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

Detroit Lions 2026 Linebacker Mock Draft

In my single-position mock draft series for the Detroit Lions. I have already made my selections for offensive tackle, interior offensive line, and edge rusher.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

How many of the NFL receiving leaders during the Super Bowl era can you name in six minutes?

The '15 TD-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL leading rushers since 2000' quiz

The 'AP Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 17

Detroit Lions Veteran Linebacker Predicted to Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Detroit Lions are facing some difficult decisions regarding which of their own NFL free agents to bring back for the 2026 season. Among the most difficult is the decision general manager Brad Holmes has to make about veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 17

Idea to Trade Amon-Ra St. Brown Gets Support From 97.1 Host

It is that time of year when pundits and NFL fans come up with ideas for trades and suggestions for who general managers should target in free agency. Supporters of the Detroit Lions are now highly invested and interested in the team upgrading their defense.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 17

These 4 Lions could shape 2026 more than you think

I know we've got some time before the Detroit Lions start their 2026 season, and free agency is coming up, with the 2026 NFL Draft right behind it. We're all thinking about new players coming in without really thinking about some of the players who are already here getting a bigger role in 2026.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 17

5 cap casualties the Lions should be keeping their eyes on before free agency, including a former Lion

We've reached the cap casualty part of the offseason. The Miami Dolphins got things going on Monday when they released four players, including Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 17

Detroit Lions 2025 Rookie Draft Class Grades Higher Than Expected

The top of the Detroit Lions 2025 rookie class gained valuable experience in their inaugural season in the National Football League. Tyleik Williams, Tate Ratledge and Isaac TeSlaa have proven they will be starters for the foreseeable future.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 17

NFL insider links Lions to Pro Bowl edge rusher whose name might be bigger than his impact

We're three weeks from free agency, and this is expected to be a big one for the Detroit Lions. Before we get there, a lot of media is going to be linking players to the Lions, and some will fit, and others will miss the mark.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 17

5 Defensive Ends Lions Must Monitor at 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

The Detroit Lions have long been viewed as a team in the market for another pass-rusher. Aidan Hutchinson has emerged as one of the best in the league at the position, and many analysts believe the team could be even more fearsome by adding a running mate for the Michigan product.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 16

Contracts of Two Detroit Lions Void, Adding to Dead Cap

The contracts of two Detroit Lions have officially voided, adding to the total due in dead money costs on the 2026 salary cap. As of February 14th, the contracts of veterans Alex Anzalone and DJ Reader were voided.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 16

Is Keyshawn James-Newby Late-Round Sleeper for Detroit Lions?

When Detroit was looking for a spark for its pass-rush during the 2022 NFL Draft, Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell drafted Aidan Hutchinson in the first round and James Houston in the sixth round.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Amik Robertson News / A to Z Sports / February 16

Detroit Lions Free Agency Profile: Questions need to be answered before possibly bringing back Amik Robertson

We’re getting closer to NFL free agency opening, and over the next few weeks, you’ll see the Detroit Lions begin to bring back some of their own players on new contracts.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Detroit Lions 2026 Edge Rusher Mock Draft

We have reached the third installment of my Detroit Lions mock draft series. You can check out my previous mocks for Offensive Tackle and Interior Offensive Line here and here, respectively.

Bradley Chubb News / A to Z Sports / February 16

The Bradley Chubb Question the Lions Can’t Ignore

If there's one thing that Detroit Lions fans really want, it's an edge rusher. They want to so bad they can taste it. At times they want it so badly that they'll throw any name out there or try to make it happen.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 16

5 things the Detroit Lions probably aren't doing this offseason

We talk an awful lot about what the Detroit Lions could do, should do, and shouldn't do. We don't often talk a lot about what they just probably won't do.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 16

Lions’ 2026 NFL Mock Draft roundup post-Super Bowl as draft season ramps up

The Detroit Lions should feel a sense of urgency during the 2026 offseason. Detroit finished the 2025 season 9-8 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 16

Ranking the Lions' needs ahead of free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft

The offseason is in full swing for the Detroit Lions. We're just a few weeks away from free agency, and the 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner after that.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 16

3 Free Agents Detroit Lions Can Realistically Sign This Offseason

The Detroit Lions don’t need to make a bunch of splashy, headline-stealing moves in free agency. Instead, general manager Brad Holmes should once again focus on value signings that address depth concerns and provide insurance at key positions. Without further ado, here are three free agents the Lions could realistically target this offseason.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 16

Hit or Miss? Grading the Lions’ free-agent signings since 2021

The Detroit Lions are heading into free agency in a few weeks, and we plan to get fully into the 2026 class soon. Still, with five years of the Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes era out of the way, it's a good time to look back on every signing that the Lions have made with Holmes and see how some of these have worked out.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / February 15