Ahmed Hassanein had the kind of game that could move him up on the depth chart.
After a longer offseason than most Detroit Lions fans expected, preseason football was back for Motown on Thursday. The Lions traveled down to Cincinnati for their first preseason test.
The Detroit Lions fell in their preseason opener to the Cincinnati Bengalsby a score of 16-14. Dan Campbell's squad fought until the end, but couldn't fully overcome a late 10-point deficit to pick up the win.
An unfortunate incident occured in the first-half of the Detroit Lions' preseason opener Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, who is entering his third NFL season, suffered an injury while making a tackle on Cincinnati's Tahj Brooks in the second quarter.
How many of the 2008 Week 1 NFL starting quarterbacks can you name in five minutes?
The Detroit Lions’ late-round picks stole the night against Cincinnati. Ahmed Hassanein and Jacob Saylors made serious statements. Meanwhile, some of Detroit’s higher draft picks had nights they’d probably like back.
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.
The Detroit Lions learned a LOT tonight. One player may have straight-up stolen a roster spot. Two highly drafted players gave Detroit serious reasons to worry.
Cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces eight felony charges related to robbery and kidnapping, is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, multiple reports said Thursday.
If there wasn't enough attention on the Seattle Seahawks this preseason, the defending Super Bowl champions put themselves even more in the NFL spotlight on Thursday.
After taking several visits, Terrion Arnold has found his new home.
Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold is expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter. Arnold visited the Texans last month and later scheduled a visit with the Saints.
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.
As the 2026 NFL Season draws closer, the Detroit Lions are getting closer and closer to finalizing their roster. As many players get cut, some stand out, and by far, this year’s training camp standout is Edge Rusher Ahmed Hassanein.
The Detroit Lions open the preseason on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, and all eyes will be on undrafted rookie quarterback Luke Altmyer in his debut.
The Detroit Lions' rookie class will take center stage Thursday night as the team faces the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in the preseason opener. With most of the Lions' starters not playing, the rookies will see a ton of action to prove they belong.
It's officially game day for the Detroit Lions, as the team will square off against the Cincinnati Bengals in the preseason opener at Paycor Stadium on Thursday.
Kyler Murray will start the season as Kevin O'Connell's starting quarterback, with McCarthy as the primary backup.
In the NFL, fortunes can change almost overnight. A team that finishes last in its division one year can be playing for a division title the next. The Detroit Lions the most compelling candidate to make that jump in 2026.
In extending Jack Campbell and Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions have checked off two key contract items from their offseason to-do list. While both first-rounders from Detroit’s impact 2023 draft class have been paid, the second-rounders — Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch — are entering contract years.
The Detroit Lions are under pressure. It doesn't take a football expert to see that. This team has one of the best offenses in the NFL. They were top in the NFC North during the 2024-25 season and were almost unstoppable.
Gibbs enters 2026 having exceeded 1,000 yards rushing in consecutive seasons.
The Lions dealt with a number of injuries along the offensive line in 2025. That unit has already been dealt a blow for the coming season. Head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday that center Cade Mays is dealing with a wrist injury.
The Detroit Lions' struggles at center continue.
The Detroit Lions didn't take long to find a replacement for Teddy Bridgewater. On Sunday, the Lions placed Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list (an NFL roster designation for a player who retires while under contract).
The Detroit Lions hope starting quarterback Jared Goff remains healthy in 2026 more than they did previously.
The Washington Commanders' aspirations were dealt a massive blow on Saturday. Is this free agent the answer to their new problem?
The Detroit Lions have a lot to be excited about this season, and it hasn't even started yet.
Even being in the NFL for just four seasons, Hutchinson is already being considered a strong candidate for one of the league's greatest honors.
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