The Detroit Lions needed to address the running back position after trading David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, since their depth outside Jahmyr Gibbs is weak and could use a new partner in crime.
The Chicago Bears are signing receiver/return specialist Kalif Raymond to a one-year, $5.1 million deal, NFL Network reported Tuesday. Raymond, 31, spent the past five seasons with NFC North rival Detroit and will be reunited with Bears head coach Ben Johnson, the Lions' offensive coordinator from 2022-24.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
The Detroit Lions and David Montgomery had a breakup not long ago, and the two biggest questions are who will replace him and which Sonic character he will be if Knuckles is gone?
Remember what it felt like after the 2020 season, Detroit Lions fans? Suddenly, everyone you loved was leaving. Matthew Stafford was heading out west, Kenny Golladay to New York, Marvin Jones to Jacksonville.
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.
Wide receiver/return man Kalif Raymond is moving from Detroit to NFC North rival Chicago. The Bears are signing Raymond, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The Detroit Lions appear to have found their center of the future. On Monday, the Lions agreed to a contract with former Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays.
The 2026 NFL Draft is next month, and the Detroit Lions will have a good number of picks, especially after gaining a compensatory pick on Monday. Now, on Tuesday, the NFL has officially set the draft order for each team.
The Detroit Lions had a productive first day of free agency, even though three key defenders have made the decision to part ways with the organization.
The Detroit Lions have their new starting center after signing Cade Mays to a three-year deal. There are a lot of things to like about Mays, but one of the things that has everyone concerned is his run-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus.
What a day. The NFL’s “legal tampering” period started with a bang. Dozens of players agreed to terms with new teams. Deals were pouring in at ludicrous speed.
Even with the opening wave of NFL free agency having passed, several intriguing players still remain for the Detroit Lions to target to address key needs.
The Detroit Lions are in the market for a new backup quarterback. Kyle Allen, who held the role behind starter Jared Goff for the duration of the 2025 season after a strong training camp, has elected to depart for the upcoming campaign.
The first day of NFL free agency is out of the way, and the Detroit Lions made two moves. They signed their new starting center, Cade Mays, and their new swing tackle, Larry Borom.
Following a one-season stop in Detroit, Roy Lopez is heading back to Arizona. The Cardinals have agreed to a contract with the free agent defensive tackle, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The Detroit Lions continue to make calculated moves during the early days of the free agency period. In their latest effort to reinforce the trenches, the front office agreed to terms with veteran offensive tackle Larry Borom.
The Detroit Lions needed to address the center position this offseason. Frank Ragnow planned to unretire in December, but the attempted comeback was unsuccessful after a routine MRI in November revealed a Grade 3 MCL sprain for the four-time Pro Bowler.
The Detroit Lions have made a decisive move to strengthen their offensive line, securing one of the top centers available in free agency. The team has agreed to terms with Cade Mays on a three-year contract worth $25 million, which includes $14 million in guaranteed money.
With Frank Ragnow now officially retired, the Detroit Lions were in desperate need for a new center entering the offseason. The Lions didn’t wait long into free agency before finding Ragnow’s replacement.
Per Dave Birkett, the Lions could potentially consider moving RT Penei Sewell to the left side, now that LT Taylor Decker has requested his release from the team.