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Lions LT Taylor Decker Unsure About Playing In 2026

Lions LT Taylor Decker played through a shoulder injury this season, and with next season being his 11th, he told reporters that he is unsure if he will continue, given the toll the last decade has taken on his body.

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The one team that could have interest in stealing Kelvin Sheppard away from the Lions

At this point, all the focus for the Detroit Lions is on who is going to be this team's new offensive coordinator. It would appear that Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard is safe at this time.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 7

Lions Land EDGE in Latest 2026 PFF NFL Mock Draft

The Detroit Lions' defense had an up and season under new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Early in the season, with a healthy squad, it appeared the unit was gelling and would excel.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 7

Dan Campbell's comments from November could point to David Blough having the best chance at getting the Lions' OC job

The Detroit Lions moved on pretty fast. On Tuesday, they fired offensive coordinator John Morton, and within a few hours, they had their first interview set up with former Lions quarterback turned Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach David Blough.

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' 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 six minutes?

Al-Quadin Muhammad News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 7

Al-Quadin Muhammad Shares How He Secured Double-Digit Sacks

Al-Quadin Muhammad had a career season for the Detroit Lions. The pending free agent recorded 11 sacks this season playing opposite of Aidan Hutchinson.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Ex-Lions QB a ‘sneaky hot name’ for vacant OC job

The Detroit Lions will get busy looking for a new offensive coordinator after firing John Morton on Tuesday. Morton only spent one season in his return to Detroit.

David Blough News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6

David Blough A Candidate For Lions’ Offensive Coordinator Job

Former Lions quarterback David Blough could return to the organization as a coach. Blough, the Commanders’ assistant quarterbacks coach, is a candidate to become the Lions’ offensive coordinator, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Lions eyeing former Detroit QB for OC job

The Detroit Lions are considering a familiar face for their newly opened coaching vacancy. The Lions on Tuesday reportedly fired offensive coordinator John Morton after his lone season with the team.

Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / January 6

Lions fire OC John Morton after one season

John Morton, who was relieved of his play-calling duties eight games into his first season as the Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator, was fired on Tuesday.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Sam LaPorta, Caleb Williams, Bears, Lions

Bears QB Caleb Williams said that HC Ben Johnson has been great as a players’ coach and he’s been a player’s advocate since he was hired. “We know that he loves us as people, us as humans, and he loves us as players,” Williams said, via ESPN.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 6

Lions to interview one of their former quarterbacks for open offensive coordinator job

The Detroit Lions have not wasted any time starting their search for a new offensive coordinator after firing John Morton on Tuesday. They already have their first interview set up, and it's with a guy you all know.

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David Blough News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

Lions Interviewing Commanders Assistant QB Coach David Blough For OC Job

According to Ian Rapoport, the Lions have requested to interview Commanders assistant QB coach David Blough for their offensive coordinator vacancy. This marks the start of Detroit’s search for an offensive coordinator after firing John Morton earlier today.

Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / January 6

Detroit Lions Fire OC John Morton Following 1 Season On the Job

On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions made it official, firing Offensive Coordinator John Morton after a single, turbulent season. If you’ve been paying attention to the sidelines in Detroit, this move feels less like a shock and more like the final punctuation mark on a sentence written back in November.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 6

Eight OC Candidates Lions Could Hire to Replace John Morton

For the second straight year, the Detroit Lions are in the market for an offensive coordinator. The team parted ways with John Morton after one season on Tuesday.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Lions Make Coaching Decision After Missing NFL Playoffs

The Detroit Lions’ 2025 campaign fell short of expectations, as a team projected to repeat its 2024 success instead sputtered down the stretch and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

Lions have fired one of their coaches

The Detroit Lions are making a significant change to their coaching staff after falling short of expectations in 2025. The Lions are firing offensive coordinator John Morton after just one season, according to multiple reports.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6

Lions Fire OC John Morton

Weeks after Dan Campbell took over Lions play-calling duties, the team will search for a new offensive coordinator. John Morton is out as OC after one season in the role, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 6

Lions Parting Ways With Offensive Coordinator

The Detroit Lions are in the market for an offensive coordinator for the second straight year. Detroit announced Tuesday that it has parted ways with John Morton.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 6

7 offensive coordinator options for the Detroit Lions after firing John Morton

Now that the Detroit Lions offcially parted ways with offensive coordinator John Morton, the offensive coordinator search is on. There are a lot of candidates out there, but to us, these are the top five candidates for the Lions this offseason.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 6

Falcons request to interview a crucial member of the Lions' front office for their President of Football Operations job

Just because the Detroit Lions are not a playoff team, that does not mean the brain drain is over for them. The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a new President of Football Operations after parting with head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot.

Penei Sewell News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 6

Penei Sewell Wants O-Line to Get 'Swagger' Back, Claims Down Year

Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell has very high standards. In a season in which he gave up more pressures and sacks than he would like, the former No.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / January 6

Dan Campbell seems to assign blame after Lions miss the playoffs

Shortly before the Detroit Lions ended their disappointing season with a Week 18 win, Lions head coach Dan Campbell suggested that the club hit "rock bottom" during a campaign it finished with a record of 9-8.

Terrible NFC South should lead NFL to reconsider Lions rule change

The 'NFL season receptions leaders' quiz

DK Metcalf News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6

DK Metcalf posts obnoxious reaction to his suspension ending

DK Metcalf posted an obnoxious reaction on Monday to his suspension ending.

'SNF' takeaways: Steelers take down Ravens in thriller to win AFC North, clinch final playoff spot

Mason Rudolph may have predicted the Tyler Loop missed field goal

Why Mike Tomlin isn't satisfied after Steelers' division-clinching win over Ravens

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The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Lions Re-Sign Three Players, Announce 7 Futures Deals

The Detroit Lions announced they have signed seven players to futures contracts. The following is a list to players Detroit signed to a futures contract: