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The Lions have been linked to a player they potentially tried to trade up for in the 2025 NFL Draft

The Lions have been linked to a player they potentially tried to trade up for in the 2025 NFL Draft

ESPN listed Detroit as a potential fit for a 22-year-old former first-round pick, and the Lions’ history with him makes the connection a lot more interesting than it first appears.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 28
3 Teams Detroit Lions Should Call ASAP For Trades

3 Teams Detroit Lions Should Call ASAP For Trades

With the NFL trade deadline fast approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Lions general manager Brad Holmes should be looking into every opportunity to upgrade Detroit's roster.

Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 28
Former NFL Player Issues Warning to Dan Campbell Following Lions HC’s Risky Week 7 Decision

Former NFL Player Issues Warning to Dan Campbell Following Lions HC’s Risky Week 7 Decision

The Detroit Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 20-17 in Week 7, but Dan Campbell and his aggressive coaching sparked controversy. One decision particularly stood out: his choice to go for it on fourth-and-one instead of taking the safer option.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 28
The Lions don’t need to trade for a safety, and their current depth chart shows exactly why

The Lions don’t need to trade for a safety, and their current depth chart shows exactly why

Brian Branch is back, Chuck Clark has been steady and Kerby Joseph’s outlook is becoming more encouraging. But the biggest development may be a rookie who had never played safety before this season.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

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Justin Jefferson News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 28
How Detroit Lions New CB Rotation Can Limit WR Justin Jefferson

How Detroit Lions New CB Rotation Can Limit WR Justin Jefferson

The Detroit Lions will have a tough test ahead of them on Sunday. After a big divisional win over Green Bay in Week 7, the Lions will now play host to the first-place team in the NFC North with the undefeated Minnesota Vikings coming to town.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Riq Woolen's $1.26 Million Base Salary Makes Him an Easy Lions Fit Before the Nov. 10 Deadline

Riq Woolen's $1.26 Million Base Salary Makes Him an Easy Lions Fit Before the Nov. 10 Deadline

Allen Park has spent most of October waiting on cornerback help, and Sunday’s walk-off 20-17 win over Green Bay didn’t change that. ESPN now has a name for the Detroit Lions to chase before the deadline: Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 28
Bengals' Shemar Stewart linked with two NFC teams other than Cowboys

Bengals' Shemar Stewart linked with two NFC teams other than Cowboys

Stewart has found his name coming up in trade rumors.

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Charvarius Ward News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 28
What It Would Cost Lions To Trade For Charvarius Ward: And Is He Worth it?

What It Would Cost Lions To Trade For Charvarius Ward: And Is He Worth it?

The Detroit Lions have the opportunity to make a move that could help their defense prior to the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Through the first six games of the season, the Lions' biggest area of weakness has been their secondary.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Vikings’ Brian Flores puts Jared Goff among NFL’s best before trying to get after him in Lions game

Vikings’ Brian Flores puts Jared Goff among NFL’s best before trying to get after him in Lions game

With the Minnesota Vikings (6-0) taking on the Detroit Lions (4-2) in Week 8 on Sunday, there is no denying that defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be looking to stop Jared Goff and the high-powered opposing offense.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 27
Detroit Lions Release WR, Sign DL To Practice Squad

Detroit Lions Release WR, Sign DL To Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions have announced a practice squad shakeup, releasing wide receiver Lawrence Keys and inking former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Taki Taimani.

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Can you name the SEC's top 15 leaders in career rushing yards?

Can you name the SEC's top 15 leaders in career rushing yards?

How many of the Southeastern Conference's top 15 leaders in career rushing yards can you name in five minutes?

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Donte Jackson News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Lions Linked to CB Donte Jackson as an NFL-Worst Pass Defense Hunts for an Outside Starter

Lions Linked to CB Donte Jackson as an NFL-Worst Pass Defense Hunts for an Outside Starter

Allen Park has a pass rush worth bragging about and a secondary nobody wants to talk about. Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay has a cheap fix in mind for the Detroit Lions.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 27
The Lions made a small roster move Monday that could mean something bigger for two defensive linemen

The Lions made a small roster move Monday that could mean something bigger for two defensive linemen

Detroit added former Vikings nose tackle Taki Taimani to the practice squad Monday, giving the Lions another true space-eating interior option and adding competition behind their top defensive tackles.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27
Lions Signed DT Taki Taimani To Practice Squad

Lions Signed DT Taki Taimani To Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions announced they have signed DT Taki Taimani to the practice squad.  To make room, they released WR Lawrence Keys from the unit.  Detroit’s

Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Can the Lions Hand the Vikings Their First Loss? Jared Goff’s Best Start Says Yes

Can the Lions Hand the Vikings Their First Loss? Jared Goff’s Best Start Says Yes

Ford Field gets the NFL’s last unbeaten team Sunday, and Jared Goff is the biggest reason Detroit fans should like their chances. Goff threw for 303 yards and two touchdown passes in the walk-off 20-17 win over Green Bay, and he still hasn’t been intercepted in 223 attempts this season.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 27
Lions trending in right direction in latest NFL power rankings

Lions trending in right direction in latest NFL power rankings

Their tight win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday certainly helped.

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Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Dan Campbell Can't Wait for the Undefeated Vikings After the Lions Escape the Packers

Dan Campbell Can't Wait for the Undefeated Vikings After the Lions Escape the Packers

Ford Field was still buzzing from Jake Bates’ walk-off 22-yarder when Dan Campbell turned the Detroit Lions’ attention to next week. The 20-17 win over Green Bay was barely an hour old, and the coach was already talking about Minnesota.

Dan Campbell News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26
Dan Campbell reveals logic behind controversial fourth-down call

Dan Campbell reveals logic behind controversial fourth-down call

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is never afraid to be aggressive. On Sunday, Campbell went for it on 4th-and-1 in a tie game against the Green Bay Packers, even though the Lions had the ball on their own 24-yard line.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 26
Lions' Campbell says St. Brown 'should be good' to play against Vikings

Lions' Dan Campbell says Amon-Ra St. Brown 'should be good' to play against Vikings

This is the kind of game they'll want their star wide receiver to play in.

Lions snap Packers' winning streak with Jake Bates' walk-off field goal
Packers S Xavier McKinney rips refs after loss to Lions
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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26
NFC North teams dominating but have one problem: each other

NFC North teams are dominating the NFL, but they have one problem: each other

The NFC North has emerged as one of the NFL's strongest divisions in 2026, but its teams have an unusual problem: They keep losing to one another.

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Xavier McKinney News / Yardbarker / October 26
Packers' McKinney calls out officiating as team's roughing penalties pile up

Packers' Xavier McKinney calls out officiating as team's roughing penalties pile up

Green Bay dropped to 4-3 and last place in the NFC North.

Packers get hosed by a ridiculous roughing-the-passer call vs. Lions
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 26
Packers get hosed by a ridiculous roughing-the-passer call vs. Lions

Packers get hosed by a ridiculous roughing-the-passer call vs. Lions

The Packers were also on the receiving end of several other curious penalties during Sunday’s game.

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Sam LaPorta News / Pro Football Rumors / October 25
Lions TE Sam LaPorta Discusses Recent Comments; Extension Still Likely?

Lions TE Sam LaPorta Discusses Recent Comments; Extension Still Likely?

Lions TE Sam LaPorta has generated quite a few headlines this month. First, we heard that he and the team had broken off extension talks and that negotiations are unlikely to be reopened before the end of the season.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 22
Jared Goff's heroic start hasn't solved the Lions' biggest offensive issue

Jared Goff's heroic start hasn't solved the Lions' biggest offensive issue

The Detroit Lions had a bye week in the NFL's Week 6, and now they're heading into a fresh matchup against NFC North rivals the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at home.

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TE Sam LaPorta voices frustration over Lions 'not showing the love' in contract talks
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Sam LaPorta News / Yardbarker / October 21
Sam LaPorta says Lions 'not showing the love' in contract talks

TE Sam LaPorta voices frustration over Lions 'not showing the love' in contract talks

Sam LaPorta and the Detroit Lions recently paused contract negotiations. That has left the tight end miffed.

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