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Lions OC has great control over Jared Goff-led Lions offense: Amon-Ra St. Brown

After missing the 2025 NFL playoffs with a 9-8 record, the Motor City team made major changes to its coaching staff. While several changes have taken place behind the scenes, one of Detroit’s biggest offensive leaders believes the transition is already paying off.

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The Detroit Lions’ Year 3 Trust Index uncovered a pattern fans have been missing

Detroit Lions have followed the same development pattern under Dan Campbell for years. The Year 3 Trust Index finally explains why some draft picks stick, and others disappear.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 15

The Detroit Lions are quietly changing everything, and four offseason shifts prove it

Detroit Lions are quietly reinventing themselves this offseason. Four major changes point to a team that could look nothing like the one opponents prepared for over the last three years.

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The 'Season rushing-TD leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to hold an NFL franchise single-season record for rushing touchdowns can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Most 1K-rushing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL players to rush for at least 1,000 yards in at least four seasons in the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) can you name in seven minutes?

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The top beneficiaries from the 2026 NFL offseason

NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 15

One Detroit Lions star is being overlooked, and training camp could change everything

We have moved on way too fast from a Lions defensive starter after a down year, and his rehab really shows that it’s time to stop sleeping on him. This week, our NFC North writers got together to form an All-NFC North defensive line, and it occurred to me that everyone has been writing off Detroit Lions’ defensive tackle Alim McNeill this summer.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 15

Commanders OC reveals Daniels' mindset after frustrating 2025

Commanders OC reveals Jayden Daniels' mindset after frustrating 2025 season

Top-tier quarterbacks in the NFL are not the type to get complacent.

Patriots may have an obvious trade partner for Kayshon Boutte

Adam Schefter gives more bad news to 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk amid latest Commanders reports

Insider names two potential Stefon Diggs destinations amid Brandon Aiyuk situation

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / July 15

ESPN’s new rankings reveal why the Detroit Lions’ receiving corps is different

Detroit Lions landed two receivers on ESPN’s latest rankings, but one overlooked detail explains why this group is different from almost every other receiving corps in the NFL.

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

Amon-Ra St. Brown reveals Jahmyr Gibbs’ true focus amid contract talks

While appearing on The Insiders with Patrick Claybon and Tom Pelissero, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown shared how Gibbs has handled the ongoing contract chatter, insisting the star running back remains fully focused on football and helping Detroit win rather than worrying about a new deal.

Jameson Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 15

Jameson Williams Earns Honorable Mention in 2026 WR Rankings

The Detroit Lions featured two wide receivers in 2025 that were able to secure 1,000-yard seasons. Jameson Williams has steadily improved throughout his career and is expected to be a key contributor in 2026.

Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

Dan Campbell receives raving review from former Lions quarterback

While the Detroit Lions have yet to win a Super Bowl, no one can deny that Dan Campbell transformed the Detroit franchise. So much so that years later, former members of the organization still speak highly of him.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

Lions might have developed a hybrid offensive Star as a 2025 rookie puts on pounds

When injuries ravaged the Lions’ tight end room with Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright last season, they turned to an unlikely fix: rookie wide receiver Jackson Meeks.

NFL News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

Detroit Lions fill major roster gap in proposed trade move with Indianapolis Colts

The Detroit Lions have spent much of the offseason improving their roster. However, after the release of former first-round pick Terrion Arnold, the Lions’ secondary remains a spot of bother.

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Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 15

Latest Issac TeSlaa update is great news for Dan Campbell & co.

The Detroit Lions will be hoping for development from their sophomore stars to help them reach the playoffs again. One such player is wide receiver Issac TeSlaa, who showed glimpses of greatness last season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 14

Pros and Cons of Detroit Lions Signing Former Steelers Tight End

The Detroit Lions have a group of veteran tight ends that could wind up being strong contributors for their offense in 2026. New offensive coordinator Drew Petzing has a history of utilizing multiple tight ends within certain packages, which would allow the Lions to use both Sam LaPorta and an additional tight end.

Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 14

Detroit Lions have a good problem with $6M WR: NFL analyst

The Detroit Lions enter another season with expectations high around Jared Goff, while their second-year wide receiver, Isaac TeSlaa, is facing a battle for opportunities in the offense.

Anthony Lucas News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 14

Detroit Lions UDFA EDGE Is Player To Watch at 2026 Training Camp

The Detroit Lions moved quickly to sign one of the best undrafted free agent defensive players in this year's crop. After the Draft, the Lions agreed to a deal with former USC defensive end Anthony Lucas.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 14

David Blough: Dan Campbell is Heartbeat of Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions made a push to reunite with one of their former quarterbacks in a different capacity this offseason. When news broke that the team was parting ways with offensive coordinator John Morton, one of the first candidates they interviewed for the vacancy was David Blough.

Jared Goff News / DetroitLionsCommunity / July 14