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Lions make big Marcus Davenport injury move before Thanksgiving game

The Detroit Lions made a significant pre-Thanksgiving roster move by activating defensive end Marcus Davenport from injured reserve, positioning the veteran pass rusher to return Thursday against the Green Bay Packers.

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Lions activate DE Marcus Davenport from IR

For the second year in a row, Detroit Lions pass rusher Marcus Davenport‘s season was put on pause after only two game appearances when he was placed on injured reserve with a pectoral strain that knocked him out of the team’s Week 2 contest.

Frank Ragnow News / Larry Brown Sports / November 26

Four-time Pro Bowler is coming out of retirement to join Lions

The Detroit Lions are adding a significant piece to their roster with just over a month left in the regular season. Several reporters confirmed on Wednesday that four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement to join the Lions.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 26

Lions Do Not Activate Former Second-Round Pick, Ending Season

The Detroit Lions did not activate a former second-round pick within his 21-day return to practice window, thus ending his season. Defensive end Josh Paschal was listed as out for Thursday's game and was not activated from the Non-Football Injury list.

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The most memorable NFL Thanksgiving game performances

The NFL on Thanksgiving has become one of the great American traditions, dating back to 1920. These are some of the most memorable moments and performances from the Turkey Day games.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 26

Lions Rule Out Five Players, Announce Flurry of Roster Moves

The Detroit Lions made a series of roster moves ahead of their Thanksgiving showdown with the Green Bay Packers, including the official announcement of a star returning from retirement.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 26

Lions make a bunch of moves ahead of Thanksgiving matchup with Packers with three big returns and a sad goodbye

The Detroit Lions are about to play the biggest game of the season against the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, and they need all the help they can get to make sure they're able to topple their NFC North foes and get back into the playoff picture.

Josh Paschal News / A to Z Sports / November 26

Lions get bad news on edge rusher Josh Paschal, his season is over

The Detroit Lions have been dealing with three big injuries on their defensive line this season. Levi Onwuzurike, Marcus Davenport, and Josh Paschal have been out much of the season.

Marcus Davenport News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 26

Lions Officially Activate DE Marcus Davenport From IR, Among Other Moves

The Detroit Lions officially activated DE Marcus Davenport and G Miles Frazier from injured reserve on Wednesday. The Lions also waived veteran RB Craig Reynolds.

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / November 26

Four-time Pro Bowler's un-retirement a boost to ravaged Lions OL

Four-time Pro Bowler's un-retirement a major boost to ravaged Lions OL

A familiar face is coming back to save the Detroit Lions offensive line. Per multiple reports, center Frank Ragnow is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Lions for the stretch run.

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Frank Ragnow News / Field Level Media / November 26

Reports: C Frank Ragnow ends retirement, rejoins Lions

Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow is coming out retirement and rejoining the Detroit Lions, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday. The Lions appeared to confirm the news by posting a picture of Ragnow on its social media sites.

Frank Ragnow News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 26

Lions C Frank Ragnow Coming Out Of Retirement To Return To Detroit

The Detroit Lions announced that longtime C Frank Ragnow is unretiring and will be rejoining the team, as confirmed by Ian Rapoport. Rapoport adds it sounds like Ragnow will be able to play sooner rather than later.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 25

Lions Cut Three Players Tuesday

The Detroit Lions announced they waived DT Quinton Jefferson, CB Arthur Maulet and CB Nick Whiteside. They also re-signed S Erick Hallett to the practice squad. Maulet, 32, wound up signing a three-year, $1.66 million contract with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Memphis back in 2017.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 25

Dan Campbell explains why the Lions still haven't played Isaac TeSlaa a lot

The Detroit Lions took a real chance in the 2025 NFL Draft when they traded two third-round picks to move up for Arkansas receiver Isaac TeSlaa. With this move had to come the expectation that this was not going to be an overnight thing, and it really didn't have to be, but the reward is a high one.

Jake Bates News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25

Jake Bates’ game-tying field goal had everyone in disbelief

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates helped his team beat the New York Giants on Sunday with a clutch field goal at the end of regulation, and there wasn’t a single person watching the play who thought the ball was going to sail through the uprights.

Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / November 25

Detroit Lions Optimistic That Key Defensive Line Piece Could Return In Week 13

The Detroit Lions could receive a significant defensive reinforcement just in time for their high-stakes Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / November 25