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On YouTubeJake Bates News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 25
Lions Re-Sign K Jake Bates
The Detroit Lions announced they re-signed K Jake Bates to a contract extension on Wednesday. Detroit tendered Bates a contract as an exclusive rights contract earlier this month, which is essentially a one-year minimum contract based on the number of accrued seasons a player has.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 25
Detroit Lions Paying Their Own Is Smart, But Risky
Since the beginning of the Dan Campbell-Brad Holmes era, the Detroit Lions have become known for rewarding their own players with new contracts. As a result of this strategy, several core members of the roster have cashed in on lucrative contract extensions. For starters, All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell and All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St.
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 25
Detroit Lions Biggest Remaining Needs/Best Free Agent Options
The first wave of free agency in the NFL has come and gone. Players across the league have cashed in everywhere. Teams have mostly made their “big” moves and are turning their attention towards next month’s draft.
The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz
How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / March 25
Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft Guide
The Detroit Lions had a disappointing 2025 season. A ruthless first place schedule caused the Lions to stumble and finish last in the NFC North. However, there is still plenty to like about this team.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 25
Evaluating Detroit Lions 2026 Defensive Positional Spending
The Detroit Lions are looking to fortify a defense that has been battered by injuries over the last two seasons. Detroit has lost several key players to injury over the last two seasons, which has inhibited the overall performance.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 25
5 UFL players to watch for the Detroit Lions on opening weekend, including a former Lions preseason standout
It's spring football time! The UFL will have its opening weekend this Friday, and it's time to set the table and think about some of the players the Lions might look to sign after the UFL season, and give them a shot at camp.
Detroit Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / March 25
Detroit Lions: Improve O-Line Depth, Land 24-Game Starter
The Detroit Lions have made it a mission to improve their interior offensive line, which was the weakest area last season. After releasing Graham Glasgow, Detroit signed Cade Mays and acquired Juice Scruggs from the Houston Texans.
Ben Bartch News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 25
Lions Signed G Ben Bartch
The Detroit Lions announced they have signed G Ben Bartch to a contract. He had previously taken a free agent visit with the Lions. Bartch, 28, was a fourth-round pick by the Jaguars out of St John’s back in 2020.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 25
Lions signing former Jaguars starting guard
Things come at you pretty fast. I just published a story about how Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says the Lions aren't done in free agency, and bang. They sign another player.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / March 25
Brad Holmes says the Lions are not done in free agency yet, but...
The Detroit Lions have had a much more active free agency period than we're used to seeing as of late. They signed 11 new players. That's the most since 2021.
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 25
Updated Needs For the Detroit Lions After Free Agency
In one of the busiest free agency periods of the Brad Holmes / Dan Campbell era, the Detroit Lions acquired 12 new free agents while losing or releasing more than a dozen players.
Detroit Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / March 25
NFL Draft 2026: Detroit Lions predicted to fill most glaring need
The Detroit Lions have been among the best teams at the league at identifying and developing homegrown talent. However, the looming contract extensions
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 25
NFL Analyst Ranks Detroit Lions Free Agency Third-Best in NFL
The Detroit Lions offseason decisions have been quite polarizing this year. Some view the changes as a welcomed neccesity after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time in a couple of seasons.
Terrion Arnold News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 25
Lions GM Is 'Pessimistic' Planner, Hoping For Best With Terrion Arnold
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes explained in a recent podcast interview a little about how he operates in terms of his planning style, and how he addresses players dealing with off the field issues.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 25
Where Detroit Lions Rank in NFC North After Free Agency
The Detroit Lions will have a fairly new look when the 2026 season kicks off. While most of their star talent remains intact, the Lions have been forced to make moves that will change the structure of their roster in the upcoming season.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / March 25
Lions GM Brad Holmes responds to claim about rift with Dan Campbell
Host Mike Valenti of Detroit’s 97.1 The Ticket recently generated headlines when he said on the air that he had heard that "there are definite differences of opinions in roster construction" between Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 24
Lions Committing to Repair Offensive Line Took Team Out of DE Market
Th Detroit Lions made the comittment to address their biggest area of need in free agency. After All-Pro center Frank Ragnow retired, the team had a glaring hole at center.
Detroit Lions News / NHANFL / March 24
Detroit Lions 2026 Mock Draft: Filling the Gaps for a Super Bowl Run
DETROIT — The pain of a 9-8 finish in 2025 still lingers in Allen Park. The Detroit Lions crashed out before the playoffs even started, failing to match the explosive hype that surrounded the franchise.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 24
Brad Holmes may have just inadvertently spoiled what position Penei Sewell will play and who will start opposite him
The Detroit Lions' biggest thing they needed to work on this offseason is the offensive line. They need to get that thing back to the dominant group it once was.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 24
Brad Holmes talks about the possibility of the Lions and Taylor Decker reuniting
One of the more surprising moments of the offseason for the Detroit Lions was when Taylor Decker and the Lions went their separate ways. Decker not being in Detroit in 2026 wasn't really the biggest surprise.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / March 24
Teddy Bridgewater has unique goal in mind for return to Lions
Journeyman quarterback Teddy Bridgewater isn't riding off into the sunset of retirement just yet.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23
Teddy Bridgewater cracks joke about his high school coaching scandal
Teddy Bridgewater has a sense of humor about the bizarre scandal that led to a suspension from his high school coaching job. Bridgewater is joining the Detroit Lions for a third stint as their backup quarterback, and the deal was finalized and announced on Monday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 24
NFC North free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target
NFL free agency is in its third week, but clubs in the NFC North have already made splashes. With that in mind, here's a look at each team's best and worst signing, plus a free agent to target in the second wave.
Payton Turner News / NHANFL / March 22
Detroit Lions Sign DE Payton Turner to Anchor 2026 Defensive Front
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions mean business. General manager Brad Holmes struck again Friday, signing former first-round defensive end Payton Turner to a one-year contract.
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