The Detroit Lions are currently gearing up for their upcoming home matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon. The Lions are coming off a bye week, which would seemingly afford the team a chance to get healthier, although they are still dealing with multiple setbacks on that front.
The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field, at the teams Allen Park Performance Center, for the first time since their Week 6 bye concluded. During the portion of practive open for observations, all players on the active roster and practice squad were accounted for, according to league sources.
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.
Branch’s versatility gives Detroit options it hasn’t had all season, and Campbell’s comments suggest Chuck Clark will remain a major part of the plan while Keith Abney continues to earn snaps.
How many of the active NFL players to rush for multiple touchdowns on at least four occasions can you name in five minutes?
Campbell finally gave a direct answer about whether Joseph will play this season. Now the mystery shifts from if the All-Pro safety returns to when Detroit will finally put him back on the field.
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.
The Detroit Lions return to action this week against the Green Bay Packers, and will be wearing their all-black uniforms for the divisional tilt. It'll
The Detroit Lions enter their bye week at 3-2, knowing there’s plenty of work ahead if they want to reclaim their place among the NFC’s elite. Despite an impressive 45-21 victory over Arizona, Detroit has experienced an inconsistent start, with questions surrounding the offense, defense, and coaching staff.
The Detroit Lions are at a huge crossroads headed into Week 7. Detroit is coming off their bye week after getting a much-needed win against Arizona in Week 5.
The Detroit Lions were not able to land one of the top available cornerbacks and frustrations are mounting, as Kelvin Sheppard's pass defense is the worst in the National Football League.
From mortgaging the future for Jeffrey Simmons to moving Sam LaPorta for aging veterans, some of these Lions trade proposals are difficult to defend. One of mine belongs on the list too.
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 has had 27 players miss time due to injuries suffered after its bye over the last two seasons. With 12 games still ahead, avoiding another post-bye avalanche may matter more than anything else.
Here are the latest Week 7 NFL power rankings and how the Detroit Lions fared, after their Week 6 bye. ESPN Power ranking: 12th Previous ranking: 11th
The Detroit Lions are exiting their bye week and entering into what could be a season-defining set of games. Through the first six weeks of the NFL season, the NFC North is looking like one of the toughest divisions in football yet again.
The Detroit Lions gained a clear edge heading into their Week 7 game against the Green Bay Packers after coach Matt LaFleur confirmed that star edge rusher Micah Parsons will not practice this week.
The bye week provided Detroit Lions head coach an opportunity to reflect on the roster, the coaching staff and where he feels the team is at, through the first five games of the 2026 NFL season.
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.
The NFC North has become a competitive division, but the Vikings have a clear jump on their competition through Week 5.
Thanks to the Lions' strong showing, they're rising in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings after the game in Week 5.
The Lions improved to 3-2 with a 45-21 thrashing of the Cardinals on Sunday, but they did not escape Arizona unscathed. Wide receiver/returner Tom Kennedy and linebacker Devin White each went down with significant injuries in the first half.
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.
NFL teams are already making changes, mainly if they're losing teams, and even though we're just in Week 5 of the season, time is getting tight when it comes to turning a season around. One team that really needs some help is the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 to start their season, and they're nearing the bottom of the NFC North. If they're going to make it to the postseason, they'll have to turn things around, and it starts with the defense.
Sheppard shared the one way he feels the Lions' defensive players can start meeting the expectations that the team's coaching staff has for them.
LaPorta addressed his unfruitful contract talks with the Lions.
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