Detroit Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Maxx Crosby News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 17

Maxx Crosby sends a heartfelt message as former Lions DT announces retirement

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Pat O’Connor announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after playing nine seasons. And Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby was one of the first players to pay tribute.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 16

ESPN’s positional top 10 lists end with the Lions at top of the mountain

The Detroit Lions are officially ruling the NFL jungle, and the league’s heavy hitters are taking notice. ESPN senior NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler recently wrapped up his annual positional top 10 rankings, which poll league executives, coaches, and scouts to pinpoint the game’s elite talent.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 16

Lions may seriously regret one offseason move

It's make or break time for the Detroit Lions, head coach Dan Campbell included.

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown gives NFL another reason to fear him

Is the Maxx Crosby and Lions dream finally over, or just starting?

The 'NFL's active 1K-rushers' quiz

Alvin Kamara News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in rushing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL rushing champions' quiz

The 'Season rushing-TD leaders by team' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 16

3 Reasons Why Detroit Lions Super Bowl Window is Still Open

The 2026 season will be a pivotal one for the Detroit Lions organization. General manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have spent the last five years building what is now a quality roster.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Pat O'Connor News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 16

Former Lions DL Retires After 9-Year Career

A former key member of the Detroit Lions' defensive line has elected to hang up his cleats. Pat O'Connor, who was originally drafted by the Lions in 2017 and played two seasons for the team later in his career, officially announced his retirement on social media Thursday.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 16

4 Lions Who Are Set to be First Time Pro Bowl Selections in 2026

The Detroit Lions have been well-represented in the Pro Bowl in recent years. As the team has enjoyed its renaissance, they've had several players earn Pro Bowl honors.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 16

Pros and Cons of Detroit Lions Signing S Taylor Rapp

One of the biggest questions looming over the Detroit Lions this offseason and into training camp will be the health of their safety room. Detroit has one of the best safety tandems in the league in Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, however both have injury concerns after the way their 2025 seasons ended.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 16

ESPN, NFL execs, coaches, scouts, and AtoZ Sports Detroit just proved without a doubt that the Lions’ window is not anywhere near closed

Detroit Lions aren’t rebuilding, and the window isn’t closed, no matter what the 2025 record says. ESPN’s latest rankings from NFL executives, coaches, and scouts paint a very different picture of this roster.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 16

Amon-Ra St. Brown reveals how Bears helped ease Lions’ playoff pain

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown hasn’t forgotten how last season ended. But instead of dwelling on the disappointment, he’s focused on what comes next.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Lions’ dominant safety duo all depends on health after rough 2025

The Detroit Lions should enter the 2026 season with a sense of urgency. Detroit missed the playoffs in 2025 after a dominant 15-2 season the year before.

NFL News / Yardbarker

One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Jared Goff News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 16

NFL analyst calls Jared Goff 'MVP of the entire NFL' in bold claim

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has become part of the NFL MVP conversation. A new opinion from an NFL analyst, Sam ‘Stick’ Day, has added to the debate about where he stands among the league’s top quarterbacks.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 16

How Kelvin Sheppard Can Improve in 2026

Kelvin Sheppard will be entering his second season as Lions defensive coordinator in 2026. It was effectively a mixed bag of results for Sheppard in his first year as an NFL play-caller.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 16

Dan Campbell’s job under threat as Lions’ Super Bowl window gets tighter: report

After missing the playoffs in 2025, Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell appeared at risk in SB Nation’s list of 5 NFL Coaches Who Are Surprise Hot-Seat Candidates in 2026, published by Bill Williamson.

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

Dan Campbell under pressure as NFL analyst drops honest verdict on Jared Goff & Co.

Detroit Lions have gone from a rebuilding franchise to a legitimate Super Bowl contender under head coach Dan Campbell. However, after ending with a 9-8 record, third in the NFC North in 2025, anything short of a playoff appearance could put Campbell under pressure.

Kerby Joseph News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

'Gettin Worse': Kerby Joseph shares cryptic quote amid injury concerns

The Motor City team finished the 2025 NFL season with a record of 9-8, narrowly missing the playoffs. The primary reason was the series of injuries that the Lions suffered.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Yardbarker / July 15

Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown gives NFL another reason to fear him

It's really no secret that Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the best in the NFL in his position.

Is the Maxx Crosby and Lions dream finally over, or just starting?

NFL QBs facing the most pressure heading into the 2026 season

One key question facing each team as NFL training camps open

The 'Most scrimmage yards in one NFL game' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 15

What Lions 2026 Offensive Madden Ratings Should Be

With the start of a new NFL season on the horizon, so too is the release of the latest edition of Madden. Since 1998, Madden has been the go-to NFL football video game for fans to virtually play as their favorite teams.

Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 15

How Dan Campbell Can Improve in 2026

Boy, does the time fly: Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell will be entering his sixth season roaming the sidelines at Ford Field in 2026. In his time as Lions head man, he’s become regarded as one of the NFL’s very best head coaches, gaining respect across the league as a superb leader of men.

Barry Sanders News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL players to rush for at least 1,000 yards in at least four seasons in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?