The Detroit Lions are likely going to add many players on the defensive side of the football in the upcoming NFL Draft. While there has been extensive analysis on potential Day 1 targets, there are several prospects that could interest second-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and the coaching staff.
All eyes are on Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Holmes has taken a lot of pride in drafting the right players for the Lions throughout his tenure, which began in 2021.
It sounds crazy, and the fans would be really mad about it, but Jordyn Tyson makes a ton of sense for what the Lions have been trying to do for a long time Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has tried so hard for the last five years to explain to fans and media that they do not draft based on needs.
How many of the QBs with the most passing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
The Lions can find their next big steal with one of these five hidden gems in the 2026 NFL Draft The 2026 NFL Draft is just days away, and all the focus for the Detroit Lions is rightly on what they’re going to do during the first two days of the draft.
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
The Detroit Lions released a new episode of "Inside The Den" over the weekend. Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, the popular behind the scenes football series highlighted the coaching staff and gave a detailed breakdown of each free agent signed this offseason.
Everything we’ve learned during the Lions’ off-season leads to us making our final choices for what the Lions do in the 2026 NFL Draft We’re almost there.
General manager Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions enter the 2026 NFL Draft in a strong position, equipped with nine total selections and a roster that is close to contention but still has clear holes to fill. Without further ado, here is my fourth and final stab at predicting Holmes & Co.’s 2026 draft haul.
The Detroit Lions On SI staff examines the approach of Brad Holmes and the Lions entering NFL Draft week. 1. What would be a successful draft for the Detroit Lions in 2026?
The Detroit Lions enter the 2026 NFL Draft as legitimate playoff contenders with just a few clear-cut roster holes. Subsequently, general manager Brad
Roster help is on the way for the Detroit Lions. Thursday marks the start of the NFL Draft, which is the biggest annual event of the offseason and an opportunity for the team to improve its roster through the addition of young talent.
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 running back Jahmyr Gibbs is a big fan of World Wrestling Entertainment and is again at the entertainment company's marquee event. For the second-straight year, the speedy running back was spotted at WrestleMania.
Now that many of the pre-draft meetings have been completed and NFL team's have conducted their evaluations, there is a general sense the draft class at the defensive end position is quite deep.
Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is just right around the corner, what the Detroit Lions decide to do, especially early, is being heavily evaluated. Some pundits believe the team could be among those wanting to trade up.
The Detroit Lions have the opportunity to bolster their roster with the NFL Draft. With the first-round set to start on Thursday, the team is likely making its final preparations for any possible scenario.
The Detroit Lions were in attendance for the personal workout of Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson on Friday, one week ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs loves getting into the endzone and has done so over 50 times in his three NFL seasons. But he also has a passion for getting back tattoos, and his new look has a lot of people raising their eyebrows.
The Detroit Lions may not necessarily need to see defensive back Brian Branch and tight end Sam Laporta play in their next regular season game before inking them to a long-term contract extension.
The Detroit Lions haven't had the most awe-inspiring offseason up to this point. Outside of signing center Cade Mays, Detroit has failed to make a single high-impact addition.
The Lions have met with Cincinnati nose tackle Dontay Corleone, and he gives them a real chance at a big steal in the 2026 NFL Draft Well, here is an interesting one that you don’t always see.
After a disappointing 2025 NFL season, which saw everything they built in 2024 collapse, the Detroit Lions face a tough task in 2026. The NFC North team entered last season as a Super Bowl contender, but they couldn’t even make it to the playoffs.
The NFL continues to group all linebackers together for valuation purposes, which has typically led to teams turning down fifth-year options for off-ball LBs.
Are the Giants eyeing a Lawrence replacement?
Jordan Schultz reports the Giants hosted free agent DT D.J. Reader for a visit on Monday. Reader also recently took a free agent visit with the Ravens.
Shortly after it was reported on Sunday that Bain was involved in a fatal vehicular crash when he was a sophomore in March 2024, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared that NFL teams had been aware of the incident "for a long, long time." On Monday, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes confirmed the NFC North club is one of the teams referenced by Breer.
While the Detroit Lions are coming off a disappointing season that they ended with a record of 9-8, Gibbs cemented his status as one of the NFL's most dynamic playmakers.
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