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Lions Exercising Fifth-Year Option For RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Declining For LB Jack Campbell

According to Dan Miller, the Lions are picking up the fifth-year option for RB Jahmyr Gibbs, a widely expected move that’s likely a formality with pending

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Jameson Williams Files Lawsuit Against NCAA, Big Ten, SEC

Jameson Williams filed a noteworthy lawsuit that numerous other former college athletes may watch closely. According to the New York Post's Edward Lewis and Jeremy Louwerse, Williams filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, Big Ten, and SEC in Los Angeles County on Monday.

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The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing YPG leaders' quiz

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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 / Athlon Sports / April 28

Lions Linked to Super Bowl-Winning WR After NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions put a big focus on the defense when approaching the 2026 NFL Draft. Only two of seven picks were on the offensive side of the ball. That includes offensive tackle Blake Miller (No.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / April 28

Mutual Extension Interest Between Lions, LB Jack Campbell

The deadline for fifth-year option decisions is approaching, and the Lions are among the teams with an interesting call still to be made. Linebacker Jack Campbell‘s short-term future is unclear leading up to May 1.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28

Complete Lions Offseason Guide: Draft Picks, Free Agents, What Comes Next

The Detroit Lions are gearing up quickly for the 2026 season. Detroit wrapped up the Draft with seven additions, and were active in adding free agents prior to that.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 28

Lions Have Soft Deadline Of May 1 For LB Jack Campbell Extension

The Lions have until May 1st to decide whether they want to exercise LB Jack Campbell‘s fifth-year option for 2027, as he’s entering the fourth year of his rookie deal.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28

A deeper look at the Detroit Lions undrafted free agents and picking which ones can make the 53-man roster in 2026

The Lions have a fun group of undrafted free agents, and a few of these guys have real shots to make the 53-man roster in 2026 The Detroit Lions have completed the 2026 NFL Draft, and we think they had a pretty solid draft.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28

The theme of the Lions’ offseason is so clear now, even if they’re saying that it wasn’t their intention

Making teams one-demensional was clearly the plan for the Lions this offseason, even if they’re saying it wasn’t The most important part of the offseason is over for the Detroit Lions.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28

It’s what the Lions aren’t doing that screams urgency right now

The Lions are going all in on being dedicated to the plan and staying healthy, both physically and mentally I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Detroit Lions are doing things a lot differently this offseason.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28

Detroit Lions Power Rankings Following 2026 NFL Draft

Here is a look at the latest round of Detroit Lions power rankings, following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL Draft. Power ranking: 13th "The second-rounder should not only step right into a starting role, but he’ll do it across from Aidan Hutchinson.