Detroit Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

How many of the QB's with the most game-winning drives in one season for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / June 24

Dan Campbell, Lions need to lock in star player before it's too late

The Detroit Lions are just months away from the start of a new season, and while they have some of their star players locked into longer deals, there's one player who hasn't been extended yet.

Jahmyr Gibbs sends warning to NFL after Lions' disappointing 2025 season

Lions player could be poised for a breakout amid offensive line changes

Lions, Dan Campbell put on notice ahead of new season

Blockbuster trade proposal sends Steelers veteran to Lions or 49ers

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / June 24

Former Detroit Lions Defender Has Reportedly Died

Jim Mitchell, who spent eight seasons anchoring the Detroit Lions’ defensive line in the 1970s, died on June 20 at the age of 77. The longtime NFL player left behind a legacy built on quiet consistency, physical toughness, and leadership that influenced younger teammates long after his playing days ended.

Alim McNeill News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 24

Lions DT Alim McNeill: Full Health Points to Resurgent Year for No. 9 Player

The Detroit Lions are hoping for a return to form from defensive lineman Alim McNeill. After playing at a Pro Bowl level for most of 2023 and 2024, McNeill suffered a torn ACL late in the 2024 campaign that forced him to miss the start of the 2025 season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 24

What Keith Abney Usage at Minicamp Means for Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions were widely believed to have gotten one of the steals of the NFL Draft this year when they selected Keith Abney II in the fifth-round.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 24

Detroit Lions positional breakdowns: Defining roles, roster battles, and the road to 53

Detroit Lions running backs are entering a new era Jahmyr Gibbs is no longer the change-of-pace back, he’s the pace. Plus, why Jacob Saylors could push Sione Vaki for RB3 as training camp battles heat up, and what Pacheco does way better than Montgomery.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 24

The Detroit Lions became contenders, and then being a fan got complicated

Detroit Lions fans waited a lifetime for meaningful football. Then it arrived. Somewhere between the NFC Championship Game and now, the feeling around this team changed in a way that’s hard to ignore.

Matthew Stafford News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 24

Matthew Stafford Opens Up About Lack of Success With Detroit Lions

With the Detroit Lions, Matthew Stafford was expected to be a savior of the franchise. Drafted first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft, Stafford had high expectations.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Let's tap the brakes on the hype for Arch Manning for 2027 NFL Draft

Round 1 of the 2027 NFL Draft projected to be top-heavy with QBs

Five non-quarterback stars to know before 2027 NFL Draft

2026 NFL Draft: First-round grades

25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

Sam LaPorta News / A to Z Sports / June 24

The Lions have a Sam Laporta decision they can’t afford to get wrong

Detroit Lions fans saying “just let Sam LaPorta walk” are looking at this all wrong. The tight end market changed again this week, and Detroit would be crazy to repeat a move that made sense in a very different era.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 24

Lions insider makes ‘record-setting’ Jahmyr Gibbs contract prediction

The Detroit Lions are ready to make some noise during the 2026 NFL season. Detroit has one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, which should make getting back to the playoffs a lot easier.

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 24

Projected Detroit Lions Week 1 starters who won’t be starters by Thanksgiving

Detroit Lions fans spend all summer projecting Week 1 starters. The more interesting question might be who is still starting by Thanksgiving. A rookie pass rusher, a fast-rising linebacker, and a surprise defensive back could change things.

Penei Sewell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 24

How Penei Sewell plans to kill it with bombshell position change

The Detroit Lions are ready to reclaim their throne atop the NFC North during the 2026 season. Detroit made some important investments during the offseason, getting back to their gritty identity in the trenches.

Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / June 24

Brad Holmes wanted more youth. What he got was the youngest Lions team in quite a while

Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes wanted to get younger this offseason. Mission accomplished. Detroit is now one of the youngest teams in football, and it might completely change how fans view this team’s future.

Kerby Joseph News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 23

Lions S Kerby Joseph: Is 2026 Make or Break Year for No. 10 Ranked Player?

The Detroit Lions have one of the league's best safeties in Kerby Joseph. However, injury concerns have made his future tough to project. Currently, reports indicate that there could be long-term effects of the knee injury that limited him to six games in 2025, and as a result there is some uncertainty clouding his future.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 23

Kyle Pitts' Contract Extension Makes Life Difficult For Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is entering the final season of his four-year rookie contract signed back in 2023, when the team invested a 2023 second-round pick to select him.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 23

SI Examines 'Realistic Outlook' For 2026 Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are a team that many expect to have a successful 2026 season, with the potential of going from a last place team in the division to finishing the year winning the NFC North.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 23

Chances New UFL Wide Receivers Have To Make Detroit Lions 2026 Roster

As organized team activities drew to an end, the Detroit Lions and Brad Holmes identified a key position in need of extra depth on their roster. After

Alex Highsmith News / Yardbarker / June 24

Blockbuster trade proposal sends Steelers veteran to Lions or 49ers

The Steelers drafted this player in 2020 with their 102nd overall pick, and he's been a solid addition ever since. But, the time may have come for Pittsburgh to part ways with him and bank on some of his trade stock.

The stars are already aligning for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers

Steelers insiders agree on Brendan Sorsby take after report

The 'NFL's active passing leaders' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 23

What To Know About Fans Attending 2026 Detroit Lions Training Camp

This year, there are 10 open practices for Detroit Lions fans to attend 2026 NFL training camp. The team announced five practices that are open to the general public, four that are exclusive only to season-ticket members and a Lions Partner Day that will all take place at the team's Allen Park Performance Center.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 23

Detroit Lions positional breakdowns: Four roster locks, several surprises, and a lot of tough decisions

Detroit Lions wide receiver room is deeper than it looks. Four roster spots feel locked up, but after that comes a mix of surprises, tough decisions, and several players with a real shot to shake things up.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / June 23

Detroit Lions 2026 stat projections: Mike Payton’s annual crystal-ball exercise is back

Detroit Lions offense is loaded with weapons. So loaded that projecting the stats might be harder than ever. We took a swing at every major number for 2026 and the results are interesting.

Dan Campbell News / Yardbarker / June 22