NFL players are often expected to be recognized in public, but some fan encounters end up becoming stories of their own. A similar incident happened with the Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, turning an ordinary appearance into a round of laughs.
The Detroit Lions OnSI staff reacts to the biggest news and makes predictions for the upcoming season in this week's roundtable. Vito Chirco: I think it was a bit low considering how much Penei has accomplished through his first five seasons in the league.
The Detroit Lions will enter the 2026 season with some uncertainty along the interior of the defensive line. For starters, what kind of production will Detroit get out of nose tackle Alim McNeill? The 26-year-old experienced an underwhelming 2025 campaign after returning from a torn ACL that prematurely ended his 2024 season.
The Detroit Lions are one of the NFL’s consistent contenders under head coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff. However, his place on a ranking does not reflect his performance on the field.
In the Super Bowl era (1966 to present) of the NFL, a total of 30 QBs have rushed for 100 yards or more in a regular-season game. How many of the 30 can you name in five minutes?
The Detroit Lions have not been able to find success drafting and developing cornerbacks since the departure of Darius Slay back in 2019. Former general manager Bob Quinn made the decision to ship the former second-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles after disagreements with Matt Patricia.
NFL teams annually make moves late in the summer, but rosters are mostly set after free agency and the draft. Here are the players who benefited from this year's offseason carousel.
Penei Sewell has, without doubt, been one of the best offensive linemen in the league over the past few seasons. However, ESPN analyst Mike Clay’s decision not to rank him in the top five, let alone No.1, is at odds with fans who took offense to his ranking.
Penei Sewell has established himself as one of the NFL’s premier offensive linemen since being selected seventh overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. However, one coordinator believes that Sewell has a major flaw in his game.
After missing the playoffs and finishing last in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions have spent the offseason reshaping their roster. The Lions have signed Rock Ya-Sin and drafted Keith Abney II to address their cornerback needs.
Jared Goff has been one of the NFL’s most productive quarterbacks since arriving in Detroit in 2016, and one analyst believes he could reach a milestone achieved by only a handful of players.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell expressed he felt his play in 2025 was not up to his own personal standards. ESPN NFL analyst Mike Clay drew the ire of Lions' supporters for only ranking Sewell as the tenth-best offensive tackle heading into 2026.
The Detroit Lions are set to conduct training camp at their Allen Park Performance Center. This year, there is a slight change to when teams must reach the official roster limit of 53 players.
The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.
The Detroit Lions are fiercely determined to reclaim their position at the top of the NFC North in 2026, and their path to dominance starts in the trenches.
Dak Prescott may have delivered the best season of his NFL career in 2025, but former NFL All-Pro Braylon Edwards still believes Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff deserves to be ranked ahead of the Cowboys quarterback entering the 2026 season.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold will be allowed to continue working out with NFL teams after a judge ruled Friday he does not need to wear a GPS tracker as a condition of his release.
Terrion Arnold is, indeed, drawing interest from multiple NFL teams despite facing multiple felony charges. Arnold worked out for the Houston Texas on Thursday and took a physical for them, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Even though he's still dealing with some serious legal issues, Arnold might not be a free agent for much longer
The Las Vegas Raiders and edge rusher Maxx Crosby are back together again, but he's still one of the most talked-about trade candidates in the NFL.
Detroit Lions fans always try to predict which rookies Dan Campbell will trust. Instead of guessing, I studied five years of rookie usage and built a Dan Campbell Trust Index that offers clues about Detroit’s 2026 draft class.
The Detroit Lions have one of the strongest edge rushers in the league in Michigan product Aidan Hutchinson, and he's getting some recognition ahead of the 2026 season.
Running back Jahmyr Gibbs is one of the strongest pieces in the Lions' offensive puzzle.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown put together another excellent campaign last season. For the fourth straight season, the 26-year-old former USC standout collected 1,000 or more receiving yards along with a Pro Bowl selection.
Tackle loomed as a priority target for the Lions, who were interested in trading up from their No. 17 spot. The Lions made the Rams an offer for No. 13 and showed interest in Kadyn Proctor previously, but the NFC North club ultimately ended up staying put.
Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions are somewhere in that awkward, honest stretch ahead of the 2026 season. We all know this team is capable of more than they delivered last season.
ESPN asked league executives, coaches and scouts to name the NFL's best overall ball-carrier.
The Detroit Lions made waves during the offseason when they Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 fourth-round draft pick, a 2027 seventh-round pick and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs.
Kerby Joseph was limited to six games in 2025. Questions continue to linger regarding the health of his knee, even as the coming season approaches. Joseph recently said (via The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy) he will not undergo surgery.
The Detroit Lions have a lot going on right now. They have a bevy of new draft picks who they're trying to get acclimated to the NFL life. They also have a star cornerback, Terrion Arnold, who was arrested on June 24 and is facing multiple felony charges, so there's plenty of uncertainty there.
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