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A Frank Ragnow return for the Lions in 2026 likley 'not in the cards at all'

Remember the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Detroit Lions fans? Don't you wish you could go back there sometimes? The Lions were not out of it; they were coming off a win over the Giants, and then Frank Ragnow suddenly decided to come out of retirement.

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Key Stats in Detroit Lions 2025 Losses

The Detroit Lions struggled with consistency throughout the 2025 season, and have been eliminated from postseason contention ahead of their regular season finale.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Analytics point to the Lions having an extremely good chance of playing in the Super Bowl next year

The 2025 Detroit Lions season did not go well. Missing the playoffs is rough, and as we know, the Lions are pretty unhappy about it. What's weird is that so much about this team having this bad season just doesn't make sense.

Detroit Lions News / Stadium Rant / December 30

The Detroit Lions Should Start Thinking Beyond Jared Goff

The Detroit Lions have now dropped three straight games, after falling 23-10 on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. While there was plenty of blame to go around, much of it was aimed at quarterback Jared Goff.

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The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

How many of the 50 NFL players with the most career rushing yards can you name in six minutes?

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 30

Lions coach Dan Campbell shuts down Jared Goff trade talk about as hard as anyone can shut something down

This should be the end of this discussion after today. I don't know why some Detroit Lions fans are so adverse to having a good quarterback, but there

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Penei Sewell News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 30

Penei Sewell Can Make History With Unique Award

Former Oregon Ducks unanimous All-American Penei Sewell is in the midst of yet another standout season as the stalwart right tackle for the Detroit Lions.

Dan Campbell News / A to Z Sports / December 30

The Bears' defense is a perfect example of something Lions head coach Dan Campbell preaches about a lot

Let's go all the way back to August, real quick. The Detroit Lions were going through training camp and the preseason, and the big thing that Lions head coach Dan Campbell kept talking about was how the Lions' defense needed to force more turnovers.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 30

The Lions have a real chance to be at the top of the league in cap space for free agency if a few things happen

By this time next week, the Detroit Lions' season will be over, and they'll be right into their offseason. Before you know it, free agency will be here, and there is a wide belief that Brad Holmes and the Lions will put aside their past ways and go for it this year.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 30

Detroit Lions Bottom Out in Latest Power Rankings After Sad Loss

Here is a look at Week 18 NFL power rankings. Once considered a Super Bowl contender, the Lions ended the season sliding in the majority of polls, following a disappointing 23-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 30

4 Players Lions Need To Learn More About Against Bears

The Detroit Lions, after being eliminated from postseason contention in Week 17, won’t be fighting for a playoff spot in their season finale Sunday with

Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 29

Which Detroit Lions Starters Could Start, Sit Against Chicago Bears?

The Detroit Lions are hoping to have their top talents available for Sunday's regular season finale, and coach Dan Campbell doesn't appear to be planning on resting starters not dealing with injuries.

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Amon-Ra St. Brown News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 29

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown’s status for Bears game up in the air with knee injury

The Detroit Lions delivered their fans the opposite of a Christmas miracle in Week 17. Detroit melted down against Minnesota, losing 23-10 in a game where the offense simply couldn’t move the ball.

Jared Goff News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Do not expect the Lions to trade Jared Goff this offseason or ever, it's almost impossible

There are some things that you just can't believe you even have to write when you get into doing this type of job. But I should not be surprised. At one point in time there were Detroit Lions fans who wanted to bench Matthew Stafford in favor of now Saints head coach Kellen Moore.

Brad Holmes News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 29

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes Stopped Cooking

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes warned that it would be increasingly difficult for drafted players to even make the 53-man roster. When the new regime took over, the clear goal was to build the roster through the draft, develop the players and to retain their services through lucrative contract extensions.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / December 28

Lions Have Not Had Contract Talks With Impending Defensive Free Agents

After securing the NFC’s No. 1 seed last year, the Lions will not qualify for the postseason in 2025. One of the reasons for the disappointing campaign

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / December 26