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The one free agent the Lions might regret taking a shot at

Free agency is pretty much over for the Detroit Lions. They may look to add one or two more guys before the 2026 NFL Draft, but this is probably it. With that in mind, I really wanted to take a look at the free agency class and think about the player that Detroit probably should have gone after, but didn't.

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5 Players Who Won't Be On Detroit Lions 2026 Roster Week 1

The Detroit Lions will have some difficult decisions to make as their roster fills up. With over 10 external free agents added and still more on the way in next month's draft, the Lions will have to make some tough calls on talented players currently on their roster.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / March 24

Teddy Bridgewater has unique goal in mind for return to Lions

Journeyman quarterback Teddy Bridgewater isn't riding off into the sunset of retirement just yet.

NFC North free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target

Five under-the-radar NFC free-agent additions

Teddy Bridgewater cracks joke about his high school coaching scandal

The 'Most scrimmage yards in one NFL game' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 24

Why the Lions passed on the top free agent edges and why money had nothing to do with it

At this point, it's pretty clear what the Detroit Lions are attempting to do with their defense. It's all about trying to get the team back to where it was in 2024 with a mix of 2025.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 24

Evaluating Detroit Lions 2026 Offensive Positional Spending

With over two weeks of free agency in the books, the Detroit Lions have been able to allocate funding to their liking. General manager Brad Holmes has shifted some money around and spent some, allowing the Lions' roster for the 2026 season to take shape.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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.

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza's big issue among latest intel

Alabama QB Ty Simpson appears to be tumbling down draft boards

Steelers-Seahawks trade proposal lands Pittsburgh a second first-round pick

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

Detroit Lions News / NHANFL / March 23

Lions 2026 Mock Draft: 7 Targets to Save the Super Bowl Window

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions stumbled to a 9-8 finish in 2025, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2022. General Manager Brad Holmes refuses to sit idle ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / March 23

Study shows Brad Holmes and the Lions are building their roster in a very smart way

I know that nobody wants to hear this. I know some Detroit Lions fans are going to be allergic to hearing this. But you have to hear this. You have to take it in.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Teddy Bridgewater cracks joke about his high school coaching scandal

Teddy Bridgewater has a sense of humor about the bizarre scandal that led to a suspension from his high school coaching job. Bridgewater is joining the Detroit Lions for a third stint as their backup quarterback, and the deal was finalized and announced on Monday.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 23

Detroit Lions Wideout Contracts Are Steal After Smith-Njigba Deal

The Detroit Lions were able to secure the services of wideouts Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams on relatively affordable deals, based on the exploding market at the position.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 23

Detroit Lions' Worst-Case Scenario in 2026 Draft

The Detroit Lions direly need to address the offensive line, specifically the offensive tackle position, entering this April’s NFL Draft. With the Lions deciding to move on from Taylor Decker, the organization has a significant-sized hole at left tackle, and should find a way to plug it early on, whether in the first round (No.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

2026 NFL Draft: 25 prospects who are diamonds in the rough

2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s big issue among latest intel

Penn State's Drew Allar sends message to teams ahead of NFL Draft

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 24

NFC North free agency: Best, worst signing, one more FA to target

NFL free agency is in its third week, but clubs in the NFC North have already made splashes. With that in mind, here's a look at each team's best and worst signing, plus a free agent to target in the second wave.

Five under-the-radar NFC free-agent additions

Will seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady get a chance to go for gold at 2028 Olympics?

WR Michael Pittman Jr. makes Aaron Rodgers prediction after joining Steelers

The 'Six NFL passing-TD games' quiz

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 23

Lions’ 7-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after NFL Free Agency

The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 offseason with a sense of urgency. Detroit knows they screwed up in 2025 after going 9-8 and missing the playoffs. The Lions seem to understand that they need a strong offseason if they want to become NFC superpowers again this fall.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 23

Detroit Lions RB Is Betting Favorite For 2026 OPOY

The Detroit Lions are expected to feature one of the top rushing attacks in the National Football League. With the departure of veteran running back David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs will now handle the majority of the workload in Drew Petzing's offense.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 23

What the Detroit Lions' depth chart looks like after two weeks of free agency, it's all starting to make sense

Two weeks have gone and the Detroit Lions have done a lot in free agency. It might not seem like a lot since they didn't sign huge names, but the Lions signed 11 players.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 23

Fact or Fiction: Detroit Lions Have No Urgency to Win Super Bowl

The Detroit Lions are a team that is seeking to rebound from a season that sent the organization in the wrong direction. Detroit failed to make the playoffs in 2025, despite having a core group of players that were built through the NFL Draft.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 23

The Hard Truth Lions Fans Need To Hear About Detroit's Defense: You're both planning for different things

The crashouts are real when it comes to Detroit Lions fans right now, and I totally get it. The Lions did not go after the big-name edge rushers, as some of you probably shouldn't have dreamed they would, and they didn't go after some of the secondary pass rushers like I thought they would or should have.