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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 20
Calvin Johnson Gives Advice to Detroit Lions Rookies
For a decade, former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was one of the best in the NFL. The eventual first-ballot Hall of Famer had an unbelievable career in Motown.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 20
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin responds to vow from new OC David Blough
Quad issues limited McLaurin to just 10 games last season.
Daniel Ekuale News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 20
Pros and Cons of Lions Signing DT Daniel Ekuale
The Detroit Lions have plugged holes and added depth at a variety of positions this offseason. Yet, Detroit could still use some help along the interior of the defensive line. Lions general manager Brad Holmes allowed defensive tackles Roy Lopez and DJ Reader to both walk in free agency, and has done very little to replace them up to this point.
The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 20
The NFL’s latest development could eventually see the Lions in a yearly Germany game
Don’t be shocked if the Lions wind up playing in Germany every single year It’s time to stop beating around the bush and just say the things out loud that the NFL hasn’t quite said yet.
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 20
Sean McVay again shares regrets about Rams trading Jared Goff to Lions
For years, McVay hasn't hidden that he regrets how he handled the team's decision to trade Goff to the Lions in March 2021, a deal that landed the Rams reigning MVP Matthew Stafford.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 20
Lions could ease Maxx Crosby pain with veteran edge-rusher addition
For years, the Detroit Lions fan base has been salivating over the idea of getting Michigan native Maxx Crosby back to his home state, but it hasn't happened, and it likely won't ever happen.
Terrion Arnold News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 19
NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, Trey Smack, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears rookie DB Dillon Thieneman said that the team is primarily listing him as a strong safety, but he’s learning free safety as well. “I mean just more in the backhand,” Thieneman said when asked about what he expects his specific role to be, via Bears Wire.
Colin Cowherd News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 19
Colin Cowherd Has Bold Theory About Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Schedule
The Detroit Lions 2026 NFL schedule has been examined in a myriad of ways. Some are highly concerned regarding the early bye week and having three road games against division rivals to close the season present significant challenges.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 19
Detroit Lions Official 2026 Preseason Games, Dates, Times
The Detroit Lions 2026 preseason dates, times and opponents have been officially released. This year, Dan Campbell's squad will go out on the road to face the Cincinnati Bengals on August 13 to kickoff the preseason.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 19
Fact or Fiction: Germany Game Will Significantly Hurt Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions were heavily invested in appearing in Germany this season as part of the International Series. Playing overseas, though, did come with one issue that could negatively impact the outcome of the 2026 NFL season.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 19
Potential post-June 1st cuts that the Detroit Lions could be interested in grabbing ahead of training camp
The Lions still have four roster spots open. They may be waiting to see what veteran players are cut June 1st The Detroit Lions still have four roster spots open, and eventually they’re going to fill those spots before they head to training camp in July.
NFL News / Yardbarker / May 19
Could Browns make another addition to revamped offensive line?
The Cleveland Browns have been one of the most aggressive teams in the NFL offseason. Do they have another move up their sleeve?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 19
Recent Super Bowl history reveals one potential problem with the Lions’ 2026 schedule, and how they can get over it
Does the Lions’ early bye week present a major roadblock for them? Let’s start here. This doesn’t mean that the Detroit Lions can’t win the Super Bowl at the end of the day.
Tyler Conklin News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 19
Lions TE Tyler Conklin: You Can 'Feel The Disappointment' From Last Year
New Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin has already noticed how a disappointing season last year has impacted the mood in the team's Allen Park Performance Center.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / May 18
Former Lions standout Taylor Decker somehow still a free agent
One of the moves the Lions made during the offseason that raised eyebrows was cutting ties with offensive tackle Taylor Decker.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 18
The 4 best undrafted rookies who are still out there and can help the Detroit Lions this summer, including one who was expected to be a day 2 pick
There are still some young players out there who can help the Lions this summer and maybe even have a shot to make the 53-man roster The Detroit Lions don’t quite have 90 players yet.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 18
Lions Are Betting Favorite To Win NFC North
The Detroit Lions experienced a disappointing 2025 campaign, finishing 9-8 and in last place in the NFC North. They were coming off back-to-back division titles, and had entered the season with serious Super Bowl aspirations.
Jared Goff News / A to Z Sports / May 18
NFL projection guru predicts huge breakout year for several Detroit Lions offensive players, but somehow a huge step back for Jared Goff
The stat projections for the Lions are out, and the team is expected to be very good, but maybe not as explosive as we’ve seen them be The 2026 Detroit Lions’ season is 115 days away, and now that we’re entering the dead zone, this is usually when ESPN’s stats and analytics guru Mike Clay will do his annual projections for the season.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 18
The Lions’ hidden big problem at one position could lead to a total reset at the spot in 2027
The Lions have a situation on offense where they don’t have a single player signed beyond 2026 at one position We’ve got a minute before football starts again for the Detroit Lions.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 18
Lions Listed as Best Current Fit For Former First-Round Defensive End
The Detroit Lions invested heavily in the trenches on both sides of the football this past offseason. For a defense that struggled to live up to expectations, multiple free agent defensive ends were signed in free agency.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / A to Z Sports / May 18
The Detroit Lions may have just learned what Jahmyr Gibbs is really going to cost and how they’re now in a race against time
The bill for one of the best running backs in the NFL just got a lot bigger Going into this offseason, we all knew what the score was. The Detroit Lions want to get some extensions done, and those extensions are going to be pretty big.
D.J. Reader News / Football Analysis / May 16
Lions Lose $12.5M Reader To Giants And Get Zero Comp Pick Due To NFL Loophole
DJ Reader visited the Giants in mid-April. Reports surfaced almost immediately: a deal was close. Then nothing happened. No announcement. No contract. The calendar crept past the NFL Draft, past April 27, past the date that matters more than most fans realize.
Detroit Lions News / HITC / May 15
Wild gamble by Lions with rookie minicamp axed, OTAs now decide who survives
The Detroit Lions have decided to skip the rookie minicamp, choosing a path that focuses more on gradual player development rather than early reps. It’s a decision that stands out, especially since they’re the only team in the league taking this approach.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / May 14
Lions DBs Terrion Arnold, Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph Recovering Well
The Lions are hoping their secondary can come back strong in 2026 after being decimated by injuries last year. Detroit’s starting four – D.J. Reed, Terrion Arnold, Brian Branch, and Kerby Joseph – all missed several games with the latter three ending the season on injured reserve.
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