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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 6
Detroit Lions Still 'Really Like' Team Training Staff
A significant reason the Detroit Lions did not meet their expectations in 2025 was the rash of injuries that continued to negatively impact the team. For the second consecutive season, Dan Campbell's squad was among the most injured team's in the league.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 6
Early Lions 2026 Mock Draft Big Board
The Detroit Lions' season has ended, and the focus has shifted to the offseason. As general manager Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell evaluate how to improve, needs have emerged for the team to target in the offseason.
The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz
The NFL officially started recording sack totals during the 1982 season, and since then a player has totaled 18 or more sacks in a season on 31 occasions. How many of the 31 can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 6
Important dates to pay attention to for the Detroit Lions and their consequential offseason
The Detroit Lions' 2025 season is over, and now it's time to jump into full offseason mode. This is going to be the most consequential offseason the Lions have had in a pretty long time.
The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
David Montgomery News / A to Z Sports / January 6
The 3 options the Lions have with David Montgomery
This whole thing has been blown way out of proportion. It's all understandable why the Detroit Lions have been playing David Montgomery less. They haven't had the leads they normally do, so they had to change their run game a bit.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 6
Lions Second-Year DL Had Challenging Season, Remained Patient
Detroit Lions second-year defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo only appeared in two games this season, both against the Chicago Bears. For the former sixth-round pick, it was a challenging sophomore campaign, as he was a healthy scratch for a significant portion of the season.
Alim McNeill News / A to Z Sports / January 6
Latest Lions' developments could mean bad news for Alim McNeill and Detroit, too
Let's go back in time a little bit to October. The excitement around the Detroit Lions activating Alim McNeill was huge. The defensive line was leading the league in sacks and pressures at the time, and the addition of McNeill was supposed to put them over the top.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 6
Final Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Power Rankings
Here is a look at the final 2025 NFL power rankings. The Detroit Lions were once considered among the best teams in the league, but finished in the majority of polls ranked as an average team.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 6
One Lions Veteran Who Has Played His Last Snap, And The Team Knows It
The Detroit Lions' pass-rush received a huge boost with the performance of veteran defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad. In 2025, Muhammad had a career year with 11.5 sacks, which finished second on the team behind Aidan Hutchinson.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / January 6
Dan Campbell seems to assign blame after Lions miss the playoffs
Shortly before the Detroit Lions ended their disappointing season with a Week 18 win, Lions head coach Dan Campbell suggested that the club hit "rock bottom" during a campaign it finished with a record of 9-8.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6
DK Metcalf posts obnoxious reaction to his suspension ending
DK Metcalf posted an obnoxious reaction on Monday to his suspension ending.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Ben Johnson, Kelvin Sheppard, Bears, Lions
The Bears secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC this past week, but they backed into it, losing to the Lions and getting bailed out by the Commanders beating the Eagles’ B-team.
Sam LaPorta News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 5
Sam LaPorta Shares Why Decision Made to Have Back Surgery
The Detroit Lions have wrapped up their post-season media availability on Monday, and that gave local reporters a chance to speak with tight end Sam LaPorta.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 5
Lions sign 9 players to futures deals, including three guys who could play bigger roles in 2026
Now that the Detroit Lions' season is over, the Lions have already got to work on securing some of their pending free agents. They got three guys set up with new deals, and now they're adding nine players to futures deals.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5
Lions Re-Sign Three Players, Announce 7 Futures Deals
The Detroit Lions announced they have signed seven players to futures contracts. The following is a list to players Detroit signed to a futures contract:
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 5
Detroit Lions Re-Sign Three Players
The Detroit Lions have started the process of re-signing players they want to continue developing in their system. Following the conclusion of the regular season, teams will begin to offer futures contracts and bring back players that acclimated well throughout the course of a season.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 5
Lions sign two of their young standout free agents to new contracts
On Monday, we put out the full list of 34 free agents that the Detroit Lions have going into the offseason. A few hours later, the Lions got three of them signed to new deals.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 5
A big philosophy change is coming for the Lions and they'll be looking towards their past to get to it
The Detroit Lions' season did not go the way anyone wanted it to go. Especially for head coach Dan Campbell. On Monday, he gave himself a "freaking F" grade for the season because the Lions didn't get into the playoffs.
Taylor Decker News / Last Word On Sports / January 5
Thank you, Taylor Decker
Thank you, Taylor Decker. If this was indeed your last game in the NFL, the Detroit Lions and all of us Lions’ fans owe you a debt of gratitude. If you decide to ride off into the sunset and start the next chapter of your life, we wish you nothing but the best.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 4
Lions sneak past Bears, 19-16
Jake Bates kicked a 42-yard field goal on the final play and the Detroit Lions topped the NFC North champion Bears, 19-16, in Chicago on Sunday. Chicago (11-6), which rallied from a 16-0 deficit in the fourth quarter, held onto the No.
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / January 4
5 Detroit Lions With The Most To Prove In Week 18
Although the Detroit Lions’ season will sadly come to an end after Sunday’s game at Chicago, several players will be playing for more than just pride in the finale.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 4
Terrible NFC South should lead NFL to reconsider Lions rule change
The NFC South is once again a pit of despair, with the division doing nothing to earn its playoff spot, let alone the privilege of hosting a postseason game.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 3
Lions Announce Three Week 18 Roster Moves
The Detroit Lions announced Sunday that they’ve made three moves ahead of their season finale against the Bears. The full list includes: Lions placed OL Trystan Colon on injured reserve.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / January 2
Frank Ragnow Expected To Stay Retired; Lions Could Move Tate Ratledge To Center
The Lions’ offensive line suffered a brutal blow when four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow retired last June. Ragnow hung it up a couple of weeks after his 29th birthday, but five months later, he staged a comeback bid in late November.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / January 2
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dan Campbell send messages to frustrated fans after Lions miss playoffs
The Lions ended Week 14 at 8-5 but then suffered three consecutive defeats to fall out of contention for a playoff berth.
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