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Brad Holmes Hates Losing High Picks, and That Should Push the Lions to Pay Sam LaPorta Soon

Sam LaPorta spent the week walking back a podcast clip, leaving the Detroit Lions with a contract distraction to manage. During his Pardon My Take appearance, LaPorta suggested he would get paid elsewhere if Detroit did not extend him.

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Lions Activating S Brian Branch

Jeremy Fowler reports that the Lions are planning to activate S Brian Branch, who will make his season debut on Sunday against the Packers. Branch tore his Achilles tendon eleven months ago, and his 21-day practice window was recently opened, along with that of C Cade Mays.

Budda Baker News / Athlon Sports / October 24

NFL Analyst Says Budda Baker Is Still a Playmaker the Lions Could Use

Lions fans have watched opponents move the ball at will at Ford Field this fall, and The Athletic’s Daniel Popper thinks the Detroit Lions should call Arizona about Budda Baker.

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Aidan Hutchinson News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 24

'Everybody's Ass Was Tight': Detroit Lions' Defense Loosened Up

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson called a players-only meeting for defensive players prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals. To start the season, Kelvin Sheppard's defense was giving up far too many explosive plays and looked out of sorts against the Bills and the Panthers.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Juice Scruggs News / A to Z Sports / October 24

Juice Scruggs is too good to sit, and the Lions already have a pretty obvious way to keep him on the field

Mays is back to take over at center, but Detroit doesn’t have to bury Scruggs on the bench. A role the Lions already experimented with could keep one of their best run blockers involved.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 24

5 Players Detroit Lions Must Scout in College Football Week 8

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions begin divisional play, taking on the Green Bay Packers after getting a week off to heal up, most notably with safety Brian Branch.

Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 24

Dan Campbell Clashes With Reporters Following Questions Over Lions Star’s Future

The Detroit Lions have another storyline to manage as questions grow about Sam LaPorta’s future. The tight end recently voiced frustration over stalled contract negotiations, putting his relationship with the franchise under the spotlight.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 24

Behind Enemy Lines: Can Lions Slow Down Packers Passing Attack?

The Detroit Lions are looking to come out of the bye week with a win in Week 7. On Sunday, the Lions will host the divisional rival Green Bay Packers, which have won three consecutive games.

Dan Campbell News / TWSN / October 23

Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell Downplays Star’s Comments

The Detroit Lions head coach, Dan Campbell, held a press conference ahead of Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, but the media had their eyes on a recent podcast appearance from their disgruntled star tight end.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 23

Detroit Lions Had Former Vikings Nose Tackle Visit For Tryout

The Detroit Lions welcomed former Minnesota Vikings nose tackle Taki Taimani to the teams Allen Park Performance Center for a visit on Friday, according to the NFL's official transaction wire.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 23

Detroit Lions 2026 Week 7 Friday Injury Report: Two Questionable

The Detroit Lions have released their official Week 7 injury designation report, ahead of their Week 7 contest against the Green Bay Packers. According to the team, safety Brian Branch and offensive lineman Cade Mays were both ruled questionable.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 23

NFL Analyst Says the Lions' Defense Is Too Problematic to Chase Down the 5-0 Vikings

Anyone around Detroit who circled Sunday’s Packers game as the start of a division chase got a cold read Friday. Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon picked every

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 23

Lions Are Facing Packers Team That Will Not Have Key Linebacker

The Detroit Lions will not have to worry about one of the Green Bay Packers defensive captains in a Week 7 contest at Ford Field. On Friday, reports indicated that Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin will be ruled out for Sunday's game after a collision in practice resulted in an injury.

Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Jared Goff Says Packers Games Count for Two After Detroit Went 2-4 in the Division

Jared Goff has spent enough fall Sundays at Ford Field to know a Green Bay week feels different. The Detroit Lions quarterback, rested after the bye, made it clear that games against the Packers carry extra weight after a down year inside the division.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 23

Lions projected depth chart: Brian Branch is back, Cade Mays takes over at center, and one young defender deserves a bigger role

Detroit comes out of the bye with Branch and Mays returning, a new return specialist and a decision to make at outside corner before facing Green Bay. The Detroit Lions are back from their bye week, and they open divisional play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 23

Dan Campbell Loses His Cool Talking About Sam LaPorta

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was not too pleased with having to answer several questions about Sam LaPorta. Several of the questions were obviously going to be about LaPorta's controversial comments expressed on the "Pardon My Take" podcast earlier this week.

Amon-Ra St. Brown News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 23

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Opens Up About Upsetting Week 5 Performance

Amon-Ra St. Brown has established himself as one of the NFL’s premier wide receivers, earning a reputation for reliable hands and consistent production.

Sam LaPorta News / A to Z Sports / October 23

The thing that could be holding up Sam LaPorta’s Lions extension — and what the fix could look like

LaPorta’s comments about his back and financial security may offer a clue to what’s separating the two sides. We built a contract that could give him the protection he wants without putting Detroit in an impossible spot.

Jameson Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Lions’ Jameson Williams gives brutally honest review of his play to start 2026

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams isn’t satisfied with his performances to begin the 2026 NFL season. Despite previously receiving public support from quarterback Jared Goff following a difficult Week 1 outing, Williams believes he needs to raise his standards.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 22

Jared Goff's heroic start hasn't solved the Lions' biggest offensive issue

The Detroit Lions had a bye week in the NFL's Week 6, and now they're heading into a fresh matchup against NFC North rivals the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at home.

Lions open NFC North play against streaking Packers

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Andre Carter News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Lions Promote WR DeAndre Carter

The Detroit Lions announced they have signed WR DeAndre Carter from the practice squad to the active roster. The Lions also signed S Myles Bryant to the practice squad.

Sam LaPorta News / Yardbarker / October 21

Sam LaPorta says Lions 'not showing the love' in contract talks

TE Sam LaPorta voices frustration over Lions 'not showing the love' in contract talks

Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions recently paused contract negotiations. That has left the tight end miffed.

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 19

Lions’ Brian Branch, Cade Mays Expected To Play In Week 7

On October 7, the Lions opened the practice window for safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays. Both players are eligible to be activated at any time, and that should be taking place soon.

Jared Goff News / Yardbarker / October 16

Lions' Jared Goff gets NFL rankings boost before critical Packers game

In five games in 2026, Goff has completed 67.0% of his passes for 1,485 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per attempt, with 12 passing touchdowns and zero interceptions.

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