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Lions get eye-opening update in latest NFL ranking

The Detroit Lions have their work cut out for them after a difficult 2025 season, which ended in a 9-8 record and no trip to the playoffs, but they've switched up their coaching staff and are going at 2026 with a new look.

Dan Campbell, others with Lions react to Rams acquiring Myles Garrett from Browns

Jahmyr Gibbs breaks silence about contract situation, future with Lions

Blockbuster trade proposal sends Lions fan favorite to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce

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Football Power Index Gives Lions Solid Odds To Win Super Bowl in 2026

The Detroit Lions enter the 2026 season with a new attitude and a renewed sense of urgency to get to and to finally win their first Super Bowl. A 9-8 record last season affords Dan Campbell's squad a schedule that is considered among the easiest this upcoming season.

Alim McNeill News / Pro Football Rumors / June 5

Lions’ Alim McNeill Back To Full Strength

Defensive injuries have become an ongoing trend during this mid-2020s Lions resurgence. While no position group has been spared here, Detroit entered last season limited at defensive tackle.

Tyleik Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 5

Lions DT Tyleik Williams: Second Year Jump Hopeful For No. 22 Player of 2026

The Detroit Lions are hoping for big things from Tyleik Williams in his second NFL season. Williams was drafted in the first-round of the 2025 Draft, which showcased the level of belief the team has in his abilities.

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Some of the greatest players in NFL history have graced the cover of "Madden." How many of these players can you name in five minutes?

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Jahmyr Gibbs News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 5

Lions Proclaim Jahmyr Gibbs Is Now Bell Cow Running Back

The Detroit Lions are going to maximize the potential of running back Jahmyr Gibbs, especially with how the former first-round pick is going to be utilized this upcoming season and throughout his career in Motown.

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The greatest all-time linebacker in for every NFL franchise

Yardbarker's best-of NFL positional series continues with linebackers. This does not cover pure pass-rushing threats -- we will get to them -- but rather true off-ball defenders who thrived as traditional inside and outside 'backers.

Jameson Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 5

Jameson Williams Has Goal To Become More Complete Receiver

Jameson Williams is coming off a career-best, 65-catch and 1,117-yard season, and yet there is still room for growth for the fifth-year wideout. He admitted as much to reporters at OTAs Thursday, expressing that he’s been working on fine-tuning his skills as a pass-catcher this offseason.

Penei Sewell News / HITC / June 5

Why Penei Sewell’s move to LT might be the best thing… or the beginning of a disaster for the Lions

Penei Sewell moving to left tackle is the headline, but the bigger question for Detroit is whether the rest of the line can regain its rhythm. Campbell told reporters that Sewell had been preparing for his left-side move well before organised team activities began.

Derrick Barnes News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 5

Derrick Barnes: 2025 Season Ended Up Becoming a 'Fluke'

Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes now enters a linebackers room as an established veteran with five years experience under his belt. The departure of defensive leader Alex Anzalone and other veterans on defense has opened the door for Barnes, Aidan Hutchinson and Jack Campbell to lead Kelvin Sheppard's unit.

Kerby Joseph News / Pro Football Rumors / June 5

Lions Unsure If S Kerby Joseph Will Be Ready For Week 1

The Lions are a little over three months away from kicking off their season against the Saints on Sept. 13. It is unclear if standout safety Kerby Joseph, who is managing a degenerative knee condition, will be ready by then (via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press).

Jahmyr Gibbs News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 5

Jahmyr Gibbs On Extension Talks: ‘I’m Just Worried About The Team & Ball’

Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs is one of the three extension-eligible running backs expected to get a significant payday this offseason. Miami RB De’Von Achane already received a four-year, $64 million deal, and many expect Gibbs and Falcons RB Bijan Robinson to be next.

Detroit Lions News / Football Analysis / June 5

Lions’ Fifth-Round Pick Shreds ACL At OTAs And Loses His Entire Rookie Season

Nobody hit him. That’s the part that stays with you. Kendrick Law planted his foot during a routine OTA drill on June 2 in Allen Park, and his knee buckled on its own.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

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Brock Purdy News / A to Z Sports / June 5

Lions rookie Luke Altmyer is starting to draw some comparisons to Brock Purdy after just a couple of weeks on the job

Lions UDFA QB Luke Altmyer is already turning heads in OTAs — and the early buzz has some people throwing around a Brock Purdy comparison after just a couple weeks in the building.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 5

Inside Allen Park: Everything We Learned at 2026 Lions OTAs Week 2

The Detroit Lions have completed their second open practice session of organized team activities. On Thursday, Dan Campbell's squad took the field in front of members of the media for in essence what ended up being a walkthrough practice.

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Campbell, others with Lions react to Rams acquiring Garrett

Dan Campbell, others with Lions react to Rams acquiring Myles Garrett from Browns

That deal undeniably will impact teams throughout the league.

Myles Garrett reveals history-making goal after joining Rams from Browns

Jim Schwartz breaks silence about career decision after Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams

Todd Monken seems to take veiled shot at Myles Garrett after trade

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / June 5

Jahmyr Gibbs breaks silence about contract situation, future with Lions

Gibbs is under contract through 2027, but he could reset the market for players at the position at any point this spring or summer.

Blockbuster trade proposal sends Lions fan favorite to Chiefs to replace Travis Kelce

Lions urged to cut ties with struggling draft pick

NFL analyst paints sunny picture for Lions ahead of 2026 season

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 5

Detroit Lions Stock Watch Following Week 2 OTAs

The Detroit Lions are wrapping up their second week of organized team activities. On Thursday, the team practiced in front of members of the media for the second time, though it was a simpler session with mostly walkthrough.