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Inside Jared Goff’s $1 Million+ Worth Car Collection That Consists of Porche Turbo S, Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and More

Jared Goff’s NFL journey has never been simple. From being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 Draft to leading a Super Bowl run with the Rams, enduring a trade, and then rebuilding his reputation in Detroit, Goff has experienced both the spotlight and the skepticism that come with franchise-quarterback status.

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Lions President Rod Wood To Retire

After 10 years of service with the Lions, team president/CEO Rod Wood will be retiring from his position in Detroit. He will remain with the team until a “global search” led by Russell Reynolds Associates finds his replacement.

Jared Goff News / Gridiron Heroics / February 18

Jared Goff Reacts to Surprising NFL Retirement of Former Rams Teammate

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff took to social media to acknowledge the retirement of former Los Angeles Rams teammate Robert Woods, offering a simple but heartfelt reaction as the wide receiver closed the chapter on his NFL career.

Minkah Fitzpatrick News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 18

Pros and Cons of Lions Trading for Minkah Fitzpatrick

A big name may hit the trade market as the NFL offseason commences in 2026. Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick is reportedly being made available for other teams, according to NFL reports Wednesday.

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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

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 18

Lions president to retire before 2026 NFL season

The Detroit Lions will be losing someone influential in their organization, as team president and CEO Rod Wood will be retiring before the 2026 season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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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.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 18

3 candidates to be the Detroit Lions new team president after Rod Wood's retirment

A major shakeup is happening for the Detroit Lions as the team announced on Wednesday that team president Rod Wood will be retiring. Here's what we know at this point.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 18

Detroit Lions President Rod Wood Makes Clear Career Decision

Detroit Lions President and Chief Operating Officer Rod Wood has made a clear decision regarding his future with the organization. It was announced that Wood has made the decision to retire from the Lions, after spending After spending decades working in the finance sector, Wood joined the organization back in 2015.

Terrion Arnold News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 18

Representative For Terrion Arnold Clarifies Florida Legal Matter

A representative for Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has sent a Florida television station information that resulted in an Editor's note being added to a recent report, providing additional clarity.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 18

5 Safeties Lions Must Monitor at 2026 Scouting Combine

The Detroit Lions have a potential dilemma on their hands at the safety position. When healthy, the duo of Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph is one of the NFL's best.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 18

3 players Lions must let walk in free agency during NFL offseason

The Detroit Lions took a big step back during the 2025 season. Detroit missed the playoffs after finishing the regular season 9-8 at the bottom of the NFC North standings.

Jameson Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 18

Lions Flagship Radio Host Would Trade WR Jameson Williams

A recent proposed trade involving the Chicago Bears and Las Vegas Raiders has sparked a significant amount of discussion across the National Football League.

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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 / A to Z Sports / February 18

Best landing spots for five of the Lions' top free agents if they don't return to Detroit

Right now, we're in the cap casualty/re-signing players/restructuring players section of the offseason. In the next couple of weeks, we will know who is coming back to the Detroit Lions and who isn't.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 18

NFL Insider pairs the Lions with a player they should have signed three years ago

Finally, here is one that I fully agree with. I wrote earlier on Wednesday about how insiders keep pairing the Detroit Lions with guys who were once good instead of guys who are still good.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 18

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 / A to Z Sports / February 18

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.

Detroit Lions News / Football Analysis / February 18

Lions’ $69.6M Quarterback Gets Update After Playoff Collapse

Goff put up monster numbers in 2025: 4,564 passing yards, 34 touchdowns, and a 105.5 passer rating. That was good enough for second in the NFL. But the Lions still went from 15-2 the year before to just 9-8, and they didn’t even make the playoffs.

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.

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.

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