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Avonte Maddox News / Field Level Media / September 21
Lions DB Avonte Maddox to have season-ending foot surgery
Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox will have season-ending foot surgery, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday. The 30-year-old veteran injured his left foot during the second quarter of Thursday night's 41-31 loss at Buffalo.
Avonte Maddox News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Lions’ Avonte Maddox To Undergo Season-Ending Foot Surgery
Avonte Maddox exited Detroit’s Week 2 loss with a foot injury. He will not return in 2026. The veteran defensive back will require season-ending surgery, head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday (h/t ESPN’s Eric Woodyard).
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 21
The Kerby Joseph situation has reached an uncomfortable point for the Lions after Dan Campbell’s latest update
Joseph still isn’t ready to practice, Campbell says Brian Branch appears closer to returning, and Detroit remains without a timeline for its All-Pro safety.
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
36 NFL quarterbacks have thrown for over 35,000 passing yards in their careers. How many of the 36 can you name in six minutes?
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 21
Kelvin Sheppard is safe with the Lions right now, but there’s a feasible backup plan to fall back on, and it’s not the guy everyone wants
Detroit has changed play callers twice under Dan Campbell without immediately firing the coordinator, and Jim O’Neil gives the Lions an experienced in-house option if the defense keeps struggling.
Brad Holmes News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 21
Who Is More To Blame For Poor Defense: Brad Holmes or Kelvin Sheppard?
Unless you've been living under a rock, you're well aware that the Detroit Lions have had a major problem stopping opposing offenses the first two weeks of the 2026 season. Through two games, Dan Campbell's squad has allowed a completely unacceptable 915 total yards and 71 points.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Lions Host S Mike Edwards
In need of stronger play in the secondary, the Lions recently hosted several free agent defensive backs for a workout. It was already known that Jalen Mills and Jordan Fuller took part, but the list of participants has now expanded.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 21
The Lions need cornerback help, but 5 years of NFL trade history show why getting it won’t be nearly as simple as it sounds
A review of the NFL’s in-season cornerback market since 2021 shows just how rarely young, established starters become available — and what teams usually get when they make a move.
Jordan Fuller News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 21
Lions Hosting Three Veteran DBs Monday Including Jordan Fuller
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Lions are hosting veteran DBs Jordan Fuller, Jalen Mills and Mike Edwards for workouts on Monday. It’s worth noting the
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 21
The Lions’ last 3 draft classes are getting lumped together, but the numbers tell three very different stories
Detroit’s recent drafts have become a major source of frustration, but snap shares and the Lions’ history of developing young players show why they shouldn’t all be judged the same way.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 21
4 Cornerbacks Lions Could Add to Elevate Stale Secondary
The Detroit Lions secondary looks to be in need of some improvements. Through two games, the defense has been decimated through the air. They've allowed 621 passing yards over the first two showings, with lapses in the defensive backfield defining their Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 21
The Lions have 4 cornerback options they could add right now without paying the price of a blockbuster trade
Detroit could still swing big before the trade deadline, but two veteran free agents and two experienced practice-squad corners offer much cheaper ways to address the problem immediately.
Jared Goff News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 21
Jared Goff Calls for 'Urgency' As QB Details Key Reason Behind Loss to Bills
Jared Goff and the Lions entered Week 2 with plenty of expectations, but their loss to the Bills exposed a familiar problem. Detroit fell into another early hole and eventually lost 41-31 despite mounting a late comeback attempt.
Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 20
Lions Look to Address Defensive Concerns Following Early Season Struggles
The Lions entered the 2026 season with a roster that looked capable of competing at the highest level. However, their first two games have exposed some concerning issues, particularly on defense.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20
Lions Hosting Jalen Mills, Jordan Fuller At Workout For DBs
Through two weeks, the Lions’ defense has given up 310.5 passing yards per game. To be fair, they are dealing with a devastating number of injuries to
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Yardbarker / September 20
Lions star hit with largest Week 1 fine from the NFL
The NFL is laying down the law on one Lions player for his actions in the team's season opener against the New Orleans Saints.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard’s Job Not In Jeopardy
The Lions’ defense took a step backwards in 2025, the first year of DC Kelvin Sheppard ’s stewardship. Head coach Dan Campbell offered Sheppard a public
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / September 18
Three ways Lions can improve after loss to Bills
The Lions fell to the Bills 41-31 on "Thursday Night Football," and there were some glaring problems on the field. Here's what they need to do to fix it.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Ian Rapoport gives update on trade rumors regarding Lions, Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.
During a Friday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Rapoport was directly asked about the Lions' potential pursuit of Porter.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Bills' Josh Allen wasn't 100 percent amid MVP performance vs. Lions
Allen produced a performance worthy of future Most Valuable Player Award votes as the Bills opened their new Highmark Stadium with an impressive 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Josh Allen, Deone Walker got emotional during Bills' win over Lions at new Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills matched the events of Thursday night's pregame festivities by producing numerous fireworks of their own en route to opening their new Highmark Stadium with an impressive 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Jack Campbell, Dan Campbell, Aidan Hutchinson share strong reactions to Lions' loss to Bills
The Detroit Lions fell to 1-1 on the season when they suffered a 41-31 loss at a Buffalo Bills (2-0) side that opened its new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Bills superstar QB Josh Allen closing in on Barry Sanders in unreal NFL stat
Allen is no longer chasing only quarterbacks in the NFL record book.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
'TNF' takeaways: Josh Allen dominates as Bills roll over Lions in stadium debut
The Buffalo Bills opened the new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night with a dominating 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions, improving them to 2-0 on the season.
Ed Oliver News / Yardbarker / September 17
Bills lose star DT Ed Oliver to pregame injury
The Buffalo Bills are officially opening Highmark Stadium on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions, and things got off to a poor start before it even began.
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