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Best remaining free agents for the Detroit Lions after the first wave of free agency

The first wave of free agency is in the books, and the Detroit Lions signed seven players. They have a lot of money left, and they're not likely done yet.

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Detroit Lions Cornerback Wants Fans To Stop Asking About His Health

Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw took to social media over this past weekend to share that he was fully healthy and that he has been feeling quite well since December.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Grading Detroit Lions First Week of 2026 NFL Free Agency

The Detroit Lions had a productive first week of free agency, even though they did not make many splash signings. General manager Brad Holmes had remained steadfast in his desire to use free agency to fill holes, but not to simply hand out a bunch of lucrative, long-term contracts.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Roundtable: Did Detroit Lions Execute Perfect Free Agency Plan?

The Detroit Lions On SI staff examines how Brad Holmes and the Lions fared during the first week of free agency. Christian Booher: I'm not super surprised that the Lions elected to take the route they did in free agency.

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Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Grading The Detroit Lions and Brad Holmes Free Agency Moves

A tumultuous week of NFL free agency cost the Lions an unusually large number of talented teammates. However, Brad Holmes made some cost-effective, savvy moves that significantly strengthened the Lions’ secondary and offensive line.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Cade Mays News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

The Hidden Risk Detroit Lions Signing Cade Mays Presents

The Detroit Lions have committed to Cade Mays as the team's center of the future. On the first day of the NFL's legal tampering period, the Lions agreed to a three-year pact with the offensive lineman, reportedly worth up to $25 million in total.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Lions Free Agents Who Could Still Re-Sign With Detroit

Even after the initial wave of free agency, the Detroit Lions still have a handful of familiar faces on the market who could realistically return to the

Al-Quadin Muhammad News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Al-Quadin Muhammad Departing Lions Adds Compensatory Draft Pick

The Detroit Lions did not make the decision to retain the services of veteran defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad. As a result, the team currently nets a 2027 seventh-round compensatory draft pick.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Five Remaining Free Agents The Detroit Lions Should Sign

The first week of free agency has not disappointed. Players all across the NFL have found new homes and earned plenty of money. Some have stayed with their current teams.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Three Free Agents Still Available Who Could Start For Lions

The first week of free agency has come and gone, and there are still some areas where the Detroit Lions could stand to improve. Detroit has focused on adding to its offensive line and secondary predominantly, with headling additions including center Cade Mays and cornerback Roger McCreary.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / The SportsRush / March 15

Amon-Ra St. Brown Remains Seemingly Underpaid as WR Salaries Cross $35 Million Mark

Whether it’s the threshold that’s required to be considered as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL today, or the market as a whole, it’s safe to say that Amon-Ra St.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 14

Why Isiah Pacheco Will Break Out With Lions

The Detroit Lions seem to have found their new counterpunch for starter Jahmyr Gibbs. Over Gibbs' first three NFL seasons, the Lions paired him with the bruising David Montgomery.

Larry Borom News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 14

What Larry Borom's Lions Contract Could Reveal About OL Plans

The Detroit Lions have a big void to fill at left tackle with the departure of Taylor Decker. After 10 seasons with the team, Decker requested his release after a the team reportedly asked him to take a pay cut for the 2026 season.

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Sonic and ... Taz?! Lions RB Isiah Pacheco eager to make his mark

Pacheco is hoping his move to Detroit sparks a new beginning for a career that had gotten off track.

Tyler Conklin News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 14

Grading Detroit Lions Signing of Tight End Tyler Conklin

The NFL free agency cycle has been in full swing this week. Detroit has been among the quiet teams during the process, with the Lions signing a few players but losing just as many, including Alex Anzalone, Grant Stuard, and Kalif Raymond in recent days.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 14

Biggest mistake Lions made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency

The Detroit Lions had a rather disappointing 2025 NFL season. After going 15-2 in 2024, Detroit took a significant step back last year. Of course, a step back was expected.

Roger McCreary News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 13

Grading Lions' Signing of Roger McCreary

As the free agency period has kicked off for the Detroit Lions, there has been a recurring theme of Detroit signing offensive firepower as opposed to defensive help. On Friday, Brad Holmes signed his second defensive player in as many days to aid Kelvin Sheppard’s group for 2026.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 13

The Lions have signed a likely starting cornerback and gave us a possible answer about another recent signing

I know Detroit Lions fans have been wondering when their team would start making more defensive moves in free agency. That time is Friday, apparently. In a world where a lot of attention is paid to the moves the Lions aren't making, they're making these cheap key moves that are really solid.

Detroit Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / March 13

'Perfect Fit': Former NFL Star Praises Lions’ Major Free Agency Move

The Detroit Lions made a notable addition to their offense during the early wave of free agency by acquiring running back Isiah Pacheco. The move quickly drew praise from around the NFL, including strong approval from former quarterback and analyst Robert Griffin III.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 13

Lions add veteran tight end and former Central Michigan standout to reunite in Detroit with Drew Petzing

Coming into the off-season, one of the Detroit Lions' biggest needs was tight end. With the addition of Drew Petzing, who likes to run 12 and 13 personnel, the addition of more tight ends made sense.

Tom Kennedy News / Total Apex Sports / March 13

Detroit Lions Re-Sign Fan Favorite Wide Receiver To Deal

Free agency often focuses on blockbuster trades and massive contracts, but championship rosters are built on depth, reliability, and culture. The Detroit Lions demonstrated this philosophy by re-signing veteran wide receiver Tom Kennedy.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 13

7-Round Detroit Lions Mock Draft After First Wave Of Free Agency: Defensive line comes out looking stacked

The Detroit Lions' first wave of free agency is pretty much in the books at this point. There are still a lot of players left on the board, but now is a good time to take a look at what the Lions can do in the 2026 NFL Draft with the signings they recently made in free agency.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 12