After almost two weeks of free agency, the Detroit Lions’ long list of needs is becoming even more evident. Instead of making many splash signings of free agents, GM Brad Holmes has focused on smaller acquisitions to add depth.
Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin is relishing his opportunity to play for the NFC North squad. Even though he was not drafted by the team he grew up watching, he now has the opportunity to bounce back after a down season in 2025.
The Detroit Lions will have a new look in 2026. Throughout the offseason, the team has made several notable moves that have changed the look of the roster.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions mean business. General manager Brad Holmes struck again Friday, signing former first-round defensive end Payton Turner to a one-year contract.
The Detroit Lions still have clear needs in the trenches following the early stages of free agency. Even though the team has needs at tackle and at defensive end, the team could look to bolster their secondary early in the 2026 NFL draft.
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.
As the free agency period dwindles down for the Detroit Lions, the focus becomes the next phase of talent acquisition, the NFL Draft. A large part of the Lions success in the last few years has come from Brad Holmes, Dan Campbell, and the scouting department finding contributors in the second and third days of the draft.
The Bears signed DL Kentavius Street to a one-year, $1.48 million deal that includes a $100,000 signing bonus and a $1.3 million salary. (Wilson) The Bears
The Detroit Lions are utilizing every avenue to take advantage of signing players in a cost-effective manner. In reviewing the contract of players recently signed, general manager Brad Holmes is targeting players on prove-it deals that do not handcuff the team.
On Friday, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes continued his attempt to bolster the Lions’ defensive front on the cheap, acquiring former New Orleans Saints first-round pick Payton Turner. The Lions reportedly inked Turner, the No.
After the first couple of weeks of free agency, we are at the stage where the majority of truly impactful players have been already signed. Here is a look at the latest round of power rankings, examining how pundits view the Detroit Lions and the moves made.
The Detroit Lions have signed 11 external free agents throughout the first two weeks of free agency, indicating their hopes of improving the team for 2026.
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 — The Detroit Lions locked in a familiar face for their defensive front on Thursday, re-signing defensive tackle Myles Adams to a one-year contract.
DETROIT — The Detroit Lions offensive line just lost its longest-tenured anchor, and now the draft’s most famous “hair” thinks it is time for a massive tactical shift.
During the NFL free agency cycle, the main concern for the Detroit Lions has been acquiring depth along the defensive line. On Friday, general manager Brad Holmes acquired his third defensive lineman of the week, giving Detroit yet another option as the team looks to rebuild towards their previous standards.
The Detroit Lions have added more depth on their defensive line, specifically in the pass-rush. On Friday, reports indicated that the Lions have agreed to a one-year contract with defensive end Payton Turner.
The Detroit Lions have added another edge rusher to their roster, and this time it's the former 28th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Ok, while Turner is a former first-round pick, he has struggled a lot in the NFL.
If there is something that Detroit Lions fans are thinking about a lot, it's the knee of All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph. Look, we've talked about this a lot, but this whole thing got blown way out of proportion by humans doing the very human thing of going to the worst possible scenario they could find.
Now that we're two weeks into free agency, the Detroit Lions are probably beginning to wind down on everything they were looking to do on the open market.
This offseason, Detroit and Brad Holmes have been hard at work trying to retool a Lions team that fell short of expectations after a record-breaking 2024 season.
The Detroit Lions announced they have re-signed DL Myles Adams. Adams, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Rice back in April 2020. He later signed a rookie contract with the Panthers but was waived coming out of training camp.
Since 1990, 46 NFL running backs have led or tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns on the season. How many of these leaders can you name in five minutes?
Overall, Brad Holmes strategically addressed the Lions’ biggest roster gaps in free agency with low-cost acquisitions. However, one move looks like a risky gamble that might end up costing the team.
The new NFL league year officially began exactly one week ago. Teams are now able to immediately confirm trades and free agent signings. One team that has had an active offseason is the Detroit Lions.
During the offseason before the 2025 season, the Detroit Lions were hoping to make the adjustments needed to win the NFC and the Super Bowl. However, in an NFC North division where the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears stepped up to another level, the Lions fell back.
The Detroit Lions entered the offseason disappointed after going 9-8 in 2025. Detroit missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022, something that head coach Dan Campbell is not taking lightly.
The Detroit Lions haven’t made many free agent signings so far. They have worked on the fringes of the roster, adding depth pieces and players looking for a fresh start.