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On YouTubeJack Campbell News / Football Analysis / May 26
NFL’s ‘Broken’ Linebacker Rule Forced Lions To Reject Campbell Before Giving Him $81M
The ink on Jack Campbell’s All-Pro season was barely dry when Detroit’s front office sat down and did something that made zero sense on the surface. They looked at their best defensive player, the guy who led the team in tackles and won the Butkus Award, and declined his fifth-year option.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 25
Which Lions Storylines Are Worth Paying Attention To at OTAs (And Which Aren't)
The Detroit Lions are set to begin organized team activities this week. After electing not to hold a rookie minicamp, the team will take the field in an organized practice setting for the first time this week.
The 'NFL passing-TD champions' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?
The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise
Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 25
One Roadblock That Could Be Preventing Jahmyr Gibbs Lions Extension
The Detroit Lions may not be able to finalize the long-term contract extension of running back Jahmyr Gibbs due to a similar player on the Atlanta Falcons who is seeking a similar deal.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 25
4 Lions who could realistically be cut after OTAs this week- including recent second-round pick
OTAs are here… and that means tough roster decisions are coming soon for the Detroit Lions. Here are 4 players who could realistically be cut in the coming days—including a recent second-round pick The Detroit Lions are back to work this week when OTAs start up.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 25
10 Players to Watch at Lions' 2026 OTAs
The Detroit Lions have been battling through the offseason workout schedule, and will kick things up a notch starting this week with organized team activities.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 25
Analytics just exposed a HUGE advantage for the Lions — and it spells serious trouble for the Bears
The numbers just exposed a huge advantage for the Detroit Lions in 2026, and it’s setting up a potential nightmare scenario for the Chicago Bears As we already know, the Detroit Lions’ 2026 schedule is providing Detroit with the easiest strength of schedule in the NFL this coming season.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 24
Detroit Lions Adding Running Back Listed as 'Most' Underrated Move
The Detroit Lions made the decision to split up one of the most dynamic running back duos in the National Football League. General manager Brad Holmes traded David Montgomery to the Houston Texans prior to the draft and targeted veteran running back Isiah Pacheco in free agency.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 24
Three Lions UDFA’s That Will Turn Heads at 2026 OTAs
The Detroit Lions value competition on their roster, and as a result they have high hopes for their undrafted free agents. Detroit has a history of holding onto UDFAs who perform at a high level, as last season was the first of the team's under Dan Campbell where they did not have a UDFA from that draft class on their initial 53-man roster.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 24
Roundtable: Detroit Lions 2026 OTAs Preview
The Detroit Lions On SI staff takes a look at the week ahead as the Lions prepare for their first session of OTAs. Christian Booher: I'm excited to see how the rookies look.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / May 24
Lions Could Extend RB Jahmyr Gibbs Soon; Team Still Interested In New Deal For TE Sam LaPorta
One year ago (almost to the day), we noted the Lions were already looking ahead to an extension for running back Jahmyr Gibbs , who was entering his third professional season.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 24
5 Storylines to Watch During Detroit Lions 2026 First OTAs Session
The next chapter of the offseason is set to begin for the Detroit Lions this upcoming week. Detroit will have their first session of organized team activities this week, spanning Wednesday through Friday in what will be the first of three OTAs sessions.
Teddy Bridgewater News / Total Pro Sports / May 23
Florida Governor Passes The 'Teddy Bridgewater Act'
A couple of years after he led his alma mater, Miami Northwestern High, to a state championship, Teddy Bridgewater secured another big win that will help other coaches and players.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 23
Analyst Questions Kelvin Sheppard's Leadership, Expects Growth in 2026
The Detroit Lions elected to hang on to defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard for a second season heading into 2026. In his first year replacing Aaron Glenn, Sheppard had some ups and downs leading the defense.
Teddy Bridgewater News / EasySportz / May 23
Florida Just Changed High School Football Forever
The state of Florida has officially signed the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law, and it could completely change the future of high school sports across the state.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 23
Why Detroit Lions Have Easy Path to 2026 NFL Playoffs
The Lions will attempt to return to the postseason in 2026 after finishing 9-8 and missing out on the playoffs altogether a season ago. It was a disappointing
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / May 23
1 Lions rookie who stood out most in 2026 minicamp
The Detroit Lions made the unusual decision to skip a traditional rookie minicamp this offseason. Of course, that has only intensified the anticipation surrounding one specific newcomer ahead of organized team activities and mandatory minicamp.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 23
Lions 2026 Opponent Dealing With Crisis That Could Rip Team Apart
The Detroit Lions will face the New York Giants on Monday Night Football this upcoming NFL season. After hiring John Harbaugh this offseason, there are elevated expectations for the NFC East squad.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 23
NFL Insider Gives Very Promising Gibbs, LaPorta Contract Updates
The Detroit Lions got the first of what is expected to be multiple contract extensions done Thursday with members of their 2023 Draft class. Detroit signed Jack Campbell, their No.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / May 22
Jahmyr Gibbs' contract talks with Lions take new turn
General manager Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions have been busy drafting new talent and working out extensions for existing players amid the NFL offseason.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / May 21
Lions All-Pro LB Jack Campbell's contract extension continues to make 'experts' look silly
Remember when the Detroit Lions took all that flak for selecting linebacker Jack Campbell with pick No. 18 in the 2023 NFL Draft? Those who ripped Detroit must now feel silly.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20
Lions Sign WR Cedrick Wilson
The Detroit Lions announced they officially signed WR Cedrick Wilson on Wednesday. Wilson, 30, is a former sixth-round pick of the Cowboys back in 2018.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 20
Detroit Lions 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees
Undrafted free agents sign standard three-year contracts that are worth whatever the minimum salary is in those years. In 2026, the standard UDFA deal is worth $3.1 million.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / May 20
Lions Holding Competition At Left Guard
Lions third-year offensive lineman Christian Mahogany may be the frontrunner to start at left guard, but he will have to battle for the job. Mahogany will face “real competition” from Ben Bartch and Miles Frazier, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic.
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