Detroit Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Brad Holmes News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Are Detroit Lions Fans Turning On Brad Holmes?

The NFL offseason is in full swing. As always, the action has been fast and furious over the first week of free agency. The league’s salary cap increased to $301.2 million, a leap of $22 million from 2025.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 17

3 Detroit Lions Who May Not Make 2026 Training Camp Roster

With additions being made, the Detroit Lions could be forced to dwindle their roster down prior to training camp. The Lions have made several external free agent additions already this offseason, and are in position to be active in the draft in their quest to fill their needs.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 17

The crazy route the Lions could take to give them the best offensive line in the NFL in 2026

Yes, I know you want edge rushers. I get it. But make no mistake about it, right now, the Detroit Lions' number one concern is making sure they have the best offenisve line they can put on the field.

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The 'Active multi-TD-catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to catch multiple touchdowns in the same game at least five times can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

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The 'NFL Wild Card receiving leaders' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker

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.

Rock Ya-Sin News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 17

Rock Ya-Sin Believes Detroit Lions CB Will Have Long NFL Career

Detroit Lions veteran cornerback Rock Ya-Sin shared words of encouragement for a young player that has battled a myriad of injuries early in his NFL career.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 17

5 Winners And 3 Losers From The Detroit Lions' First Week Of Free Agency: two players' jobs are in jeopardy now

The Detroit Lions had a controversial first week of free agency. Some liked it, some loved it, and some thought it was an abomination. We're right there in the middle somewhere.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 17

Lions Free Agency: What They Got Right — And What They Missed So Far

The Detroit Lions have made moves, but still have areas to address after the early part of free agency. General manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have set out to get the team bank into the ranks of the contending after a last place finish in 2025.

Detroit Lions News / NHANFL / March 17

Detroit Lions Secure 2026 Compensatory Pick as Draft Order Crystallizes

DETROIT — The NFL officially finalized the 2026 compensatory pick list, and the Detroit Lions are walking away with more ammo for Brad Holmes to work his magic.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

Detroit Lions Host 49ers Free Agent Guard For Visit

The Detroit Lions hosted free agent guard Ben Bartch on a visit on Monday, according to the league's official transaction report. He actually began his collegiate career at Saint John's (Minnesota) playing at the tight end position before switching to the offensive line.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 16

Lions Hosted Four For Visits Today

The Detroit Lions hosted four veteran free agents for visits on Monday, per the NFL transaction wire. Previous reports had indicated they were signing three of these players to contracts.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

What Detroit Lions Are Getting in CB Roger McCreary

New Detroit Lions cornerback Roger McCreary is looking forward to the opportunity to be coached by head man Dan Campbell. The sixth-year head coach is a former player who has garnered the respect of many players across the National Football League.

Malcolm Rodriguez News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

Malcolm Rodriguez: ‘I Love Being Here, This Is Home’

During the NFL free agency period, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has not simply brought back many of the team's own free agents, as veterans Alex Anzalone, Amik Robertaon, Kalif Raymond and Al-Quadin Muhammad have departed.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / March 16

Veteran CB Darius Slay makes final decision on NFL career after 13 seasons

Slay spent the first seven years of his career with the Detroit Lions after being selected in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft before being traded to Philadelphia ahead of the 2020 season.

Eagles may not have to wait to trade A.J. Brown after Dallas Goedert deal

Rams considered this Davante Adams move before Brown rumors surfaced

Derek Carr seems to be getting bad news about possible NFL comeback

Only one team makes sense for Stefon Diggs

Top remaining NFL free agents and their likely landing spots

Wild idea surfaces for how NFL, NFLPA could agree to 18-game season

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

What the Detroit Lions' depth chart looks like right now, where they're done and where they need more help

We still have a very long way to go before the Detroit Lions have a real-life depth chart. But now is a good time to take a breath and look at what things can look like.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

5 defensive free agents who best fit the Lions' current blueprint of acquiring players

We talked earlier about how the Detroit Lions are moving toward a new blueprint. The move is all about youth, value, and being smart in the market. The idea is that you're looking for a player who can come in and do more than just contribute, but be a premium depth piece who can make things happen when they get on the field.