Detroit Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 17

The Breakout Nobody Expected From Lions' Preseason Opener

The Detroit Lions fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in the preseason opener last week, but we still learned a lot about Dan Campbell's group, especially the depth pieces.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 17

Lions Updated Bubble Watch after Bengals Game: Defense

The Detroit Lions have various defensive players on the bubble entering their second preseason game Saturday with the Washington Commanders. These aforementioned players need to not only string together a solid week of practices, but also need to stand out vs.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 17

Projecting Lions Week 1 Starters Today: Biggest Surprises, New Additions

The regular season is drawing ever closer for the Detroit Lions. A week of preseason is in the books, leaving teams across the league with two more exhibitions before the action truly begins.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 17

We’re just talking here. Here’s what happens if the Lions have a center controversy

We’re just talking here. But the Detroit Lions could have a VERY interesting problem waiting for them in October. What happens if the guy replacing Cade Mays plays so well that Detroit doesn’t want to make a change when Mays returns?

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 17

The Lions should be watching these 6 potential cuts after we studied every NFL team’s roster projection

The Detroit Lions’ next roster addition might come from somebody else’s cuts. We studied 53-man roster projections from around the NFL and found 6 potential cuts who make a LOT of sense for Detroit.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Isaac TeSlaa News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 17

Lions Camp Highlight: Isaac TeSlaa Makes Impressive, Contested TD Grab

Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has been under the microscope all throughout his second training camp. A highlight-reel touchdown grab at the end of practice on Sunday afternoon could serve to spark a player who has not had the best training camp.

Marcus Davenport News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16

Bears Meet With DE Marcus Davenport

The Bears hosted free agent defensive end Marcus Davenport on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. This is the first known interest in Davenport since he became a free agent in March.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 16

Lions Updated Bubble Watch after Bengals Game: Offense

The Detroit Lions have a multitude of players on the bubble headed into their second preseason game next Saturday with the Washington Commanders. These aforementioned players need to not only have a solid week of practice, but also need to impress vs.

Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 16

You’ll have to pry the challenge flag from Lions HC Dan Campbell’s cold, dead hands

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell isn’t planning to give up one of his most well-known game-day duties. The NFL announced a new rule for the 2026 season allowing head coaches to designate a member of their sideline staff to throw the red challenge flag.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 16

Antwaan Randle El might become the NFL's next hot HC candidate

Antwaan Randle El might quickly become the NFL's next hot HC candidate

Every year, there is that one assistant coach who quickly climbs the coaching ranks and becomes the hot candidate everybody in the NFL wants as their next head coach.

Ben Johnson sets a crazy goal for Bears in 2026

Beanie Bishop's play in Bears' debut builds case to make main roster

Bears chairman gives update on Indiana stadium possibility

The 'Famous NFL families' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 16

Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers chasing NFL breakthrough

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Dohnte Meyers did not take a conventional path to the NFL. Small-school football, an undrafted exit from college, DoorDash deliveries and a successful stop in Canada all preceded his first opportunity with an NFL team.

Bengals rookie leaves team, presumably to pursue acting career

Zac Taylor defends Bengals' Joe Burrow protectors after bold Orlando Brown Jr. claim

Joe Burrow shares his two cents on LSU-Jayden Daniels drama

The '14-reception NFL games' quiz

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

Lions Worked Out Four Free Agents Including Three RBs

The Detroit Lions officially hosted four free agents for workouts on Sunday, according to the NFL transactions wire. The full list includes: DB Ekow Boye-Doe

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The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

Marcus Davenport News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

Bears Hosted DE Marcus Davenport

Per the wire, the Bears hosted DE Marcus Davenport for a visit. Davenport, 29, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018. He signed a four-year, $13.741 million rookie contract with the Saints in 2018 that included an $8.074 million signing bonus.

Devin White News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16

Lions LB Devin White Pushing For Starting Role

Linebacker Devin White signed with the Lions just two weeks ago, but he is already pushing for a starting job in the second level of the team’s defense, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

Lions Made Four Moves Sunday

The Detroit Lions announced they have officially signed RB Trayveon Williams and CB Ekow Boye-Doe to the roster. To make room, they waived RB Kye Robichaux and DB Loren Strickland with injury designations. Williams, 28, was a sixth-round pick by the Bengals out of Texas A&M back in 2019.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 14

Lions could cut ties with offseason signing pick after 'up and down' showing

Detroit signed the player, a former second-round pick by the Tennessee Titans, to a one-year, $1.4 million deal this offseason.

Ahmed Hassanein has surprise breakout performance in Lions' preseason game

Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14

Mike Macdonald explains why Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold despite legal case

In one of the most controversial moves of the offseason, the defending champions are adding more talent.

Seahawks willing to take chances with Terrion Arnold signing

Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 13

Ahmed Hassanein has surprise breakout performance in Lions' preseason game

Ahmed Hassanein had the kind of game that could move him up on the depth chart.

Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

Ranking which 2025 last-place NFL team is most likely to make the playoffs in 2026

The '2023 NFL sack leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13

Seahawks willing to take chances with Terrion Arnold signing

If there wasn't enough attention on the Seattle Seahawks this preseason, the defending Super Bowl champions put themselves even more in the NFL spotlight on Thursday.

There might be a surprising trade suitor for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy makes feelings on future clear after losing job to Kyler Murray

Saints hit with concerning injury to rookie WR Jordyn Tyson

Christian Gonzalez has one condition to sign a new deal with Patriots

Three teams that could still trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 13

There might be a surprising trade suitor for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

Kyler Murray will start the season as Kevin O'Connell's starting quarterback, with McCarthy as the primary backup.

NFL insiders share blunt takes about future of J.J. McCarthy

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy makes feelings on future clear after losing starting job to Kyler Murray

NFL GM drops big J.J. McCarthy landing spot prediction after Vikings snub

The '1K-rusher and 500-yard receiver' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 13

Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

In the NFL, fortunes can change almost overnight. A team that finishes last in its division one year can be playing for a division title the next. The Detroit Lions the most compelling candidate to make that jump in 2026.

Three NFL teams whose seasons are already in big trouble before Week 1

Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

Lions HC Dan Campbell plans to 'push' RB Jahmyr Gibbs to reach a new level

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 12

Lions Not Close On Extensions With TE Sam LaPorta, S Brian Branch; Latest On Jahmyr Gibbs’ Extension

In extending Jack Campbell and Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions have checked off two key contract items from their offseason to-do list. While both first-rounders from Detroit’s impact 2023 draft class have been paid, the second-rounders — Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch — are entering contract years.