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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 28
4 Detroit Lions Who Need Monster Game Against Colts
Final cuts are rapidly approaching for NFL teams. The Detroit Lions will have to make their final evaluations on a short turnaround, as they play their preseason game just over 24 hours before the deadline to set initial rosters.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 28
Final Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection: Two spots belong to players who aren’t even on the team yet
Detroit’s toughest decisions come at running back, cornerback and defensive line, while two offensive-line spots are reserved for additions from outside the building.
Detroit Lions News / TWSN / August 27
Prediction: Detroit Lions Trade for Aidan O'Connell
The Detroit Lions boast an exceptionally talented roster, but there is still one more area where they need to strengthen before the start of the 2026 season.
The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz
As of the 2025 season, 47 NFL players have made 10 or more Pro Bowls over the course of their careers. How many of the 47 can you name in five minutes?
Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 27
Amon-Ra St. Brown Shares Why Detroit Lions Star EDGE Has Easy Job
Since Aidan Hutchinson heard his name called second overall in the 2022 NFL Draft, he has been a productive force for the Detroit Lions, helping turn the team into a dominant force that is expected to secure a playoff berth annually.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 27
Lions player on roster bubble with most at stake in 2026 NFL preseason finale
The Detroit Lions will close their preseason Saturday afternoon vs. the Indianapolis Colts with several roster decisions still unresolved. No player carries a more complicated case into the finale than cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
Payton Turner News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27
Lions DE Payton Turner Lands On IR
The Saints spent the 28th overall pick on defensive end Payton Turner in the 2021 draft, but injuries have frequently prevented him from contributing. That will be the case again in 2026.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 27
Payton Turner's Injury Now Puts Major Spotlight on Rookie Derrick Moore
The Detroit Lions were dealt crushing injury news on Thursday about one of their free-agent signings from the spring. Detroit announced that edge rusher Payton Turner has been placed on injured reserve and will be out for the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 27
Lions Poised For Return to NFC's Elite in 2026 After Down Year
The Detroit Lions posted their worst season since 2021 last year, as Dan Campbell’s group posted a 9-8 record and was last in the NFC North after winning the division the previous two seasons.
Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / August 27
Detroit Lions Have Reportedly Signed Former Cowboys Defender
The Detroit Lions added cornerback Eric Scott Jr. on Thursday after a recent tryout, giving the club another body in a secondary that has been thinned by injuries as the 53-man roster deadline approaches.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 27
Detroit Lions Place Free Agent Defensive End On Injured Reserve List
The Detroit Lions eventually had to make a decision on defensive end Payton Turner. He missed the majority of his first training camp dealing with a back injury.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / A to Z Sports / August 27
Detroit Lions Training Camp Observations: The final practice changed my mind, Gibbs had a bizarre day, and a defensive strength may be back
Detroit closed training camp with a full-team scrimmage that produced one of the strangest Jahmyr Gibbs stat lines you’ll see and one final push from Sione Vaki.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 27
Detroit Lions To Sign Former Cowboys, Chiefs Cornerback
The Detroit Lions have made a roster decision on the final day of 2026 training camp. With injuries piling up in the secondary, the team has decided to ink 27-year-old defensive back Eric Scott Jr.
Taylor Decker News / Yardbarker / August 27
Bears predicted to sign former Lions Pro Bowler Taylor Decker — and the fit makes sense
Last season, Decker started 14 games and allowed just three sacks, earning a 67.9 overall PFF grade.
Isiah Pacheco News / Field Level Media / August 27
Lions RB Isiah Pacheco dealing with back injury
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is nursing a back injury in addition to his existing issue with his knee, head coach Dan Campbell said on Thursday.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 27
Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph create a very unusual problem for the Lions’ final 53-man roster that they have to solve by Sunday night
Detroit must decide whether to preserve the chance of an early return for Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph or gain two valuable roster spots by carrying them onto Reserve/PUP.
Ben Bartch News / Athlon Sports / August 27
Detroit Lions Guard Ben Bartch Gets a Second Chance to Make the Roster
The Detroit Lions have held an open competition for the starting left guard spot for the entirety of camp, but the position battle seems to be pointing in one direction with the final preseason game approaching.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 27
NFL roster cuts expose flaws in league’s approach to player safety
The NFL never stops advertising its commitment to player safety. Yet each August, the league's roster cutdowns reveal how quickly that commitment weakens when an injured player occupies a spot a team wants to use elsewhere.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Lions Cut WR Cedrick Wilson From Injured Reserve
The Detroit Lions officially cut WR Cedrick Wilson from injured reserve with an injury settlement on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Wilson, 30, is a former sixth-round pick of the Cowboys back in 2018.
Terrion Arnold News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 26
Seahawks Reportedly Expected To Finalize Deal With Terrion Arnold In Coming Days
Despite reports of the two sides agreeing to terms, the Seahawks still have not officially put pen to paper on a contract for former Lions CB Terrion Arnold. Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports the expectation is for Arnold to officially sign with the team on August 29th.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 26
Colin Cowherd predicts three 2025 non-playoff NFC teams will make postseason in 2026
The 2026 NFL season kicks off in just under two weeks, and with that have come playoff predictions from the sports media world.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 25
Kareem Hunt visits with NFC team amid search for new NFL home
Coming off a two-season return to the Kansas City Chiefs, Kareem Hunt is back on the hunt (pun intended) for a new NFL team. He may have recently made progress in that endeavor.
Allen Robinson News / Pro Football Rumors / August 24
WR Allen Robinson Announces Retirement
Allen Robinson is hanging up his cleats. The veteran wide receiver announced on Instagram that he’s decided to retire (per Jordan Schultz). Following a 12-game stint with the Lions in 2024 that saw him finish with only three receptions, we heard that Robinson was considering calling it a career.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 22
Lions' backup situation for Jared Goff just got more complicated
The Lions' preseason game against the Washington Commanders didn't help the situation. It made it more complicated.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 20
Sam LaPorta's injury is troubling for the Detroit Lions
Tight end Sam LaPorta played in only nine games last season for the Detroit Lions. He's now at risk for missing time in 2026.
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