The Detroit Lions On SI staff examines the approach of Brad Holmes and the Lions entering NFL Draft week. 1. What would be a successful draft for the Detroit Lions in 2026?
The Detroit Lions enter the 2026 NFL Draft as legitimate playoff contenders with just a few clear-cut roster holes. Subsequently, general manager Brad
Roster help is on the way for the Detroit Lions. Thursday marks the start of the NFL Draft, which is the biggest annual event of the offseason and an opportunity for the team to improve its roster through the addition of young talent.
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is a big fan of World Wrestling Entertainment and is again at the entertainment company's marquee event. For the second-straight year, the speedy running back was spotted at WrestleMania.
Teams are finalizing their Big Boards with much of NFL free agency in the rearview mirror. There's a look at the least first-round mock draft as of April 8, 2026.
Now that many of the pre-draft meetings have been completed and NFL team's have conducted their evaluations, there is a general sense the draft class at the defensive end position is quite deep.
Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is just right around the corner, what the Detroit Lions decide to do, especially early, is being heavily evaluated. Some pundits believe the team could be among those wanting to trade up.
The Detroit Lions were in attendance for the personal workout of Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson on Friday, one week ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs loves getting into the endzone and has done so over 50 times in his three NFL seasons. But he also has a passion for getting back tattoos, and his new look has a lot of people raising their eyebrows.
The Detroit Lions may not necessarily need to see defensive back Brian Branch and tight end Sam Laporta play in their next regular season game before inking them to a long-term contract extension.
The Detroit Lions haven't had the most awe-inspiring offseason up to this point. Outside of signing center Cade Mays, Detroit has failed to make a single high-impact addition.
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.
The Lions have met with Cincinnati nose tackle Dontay Corleone, and he gives them a real chance at a big steal in the 2026 NFL Draft Well, here is an interesting one that you don’t always see.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is about to enter his sixth season leading Dan Campbell's offense. The last three seasons, the veteran signal-caller is the only quarterback who has tossed for 30 or more touchdowns in each campaign.
If you’re looking for a way to easily navigate all the best prospects for the Lions and what rounds you can get them in, we built a tool for you The 2026 NFL Draft is exactly one week away, and there are easily 350-400 players available to be drafted by the Detroit Lions.
Late-round steals can define an NFL team's performance in the Draft. The Detroit Lions and general manager Brad Holmes have rebuilt their roster emphasizing the importance of the draft, and the team has made some Day 3 selections who have impacted their success in a big way.
Nearing the start of the NFL Draft, there are many pundits who are examining what would an ideal haul look like for the Detroit Lions. ESPN NFL analyst Benjamin Solak shared in a recent piece how all 32 teams can ace their picks and address their needs.
Tight end is hardly the most pressing need for the Detroit Lions entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Equipped with Pro Bowler Sam LaPorta, Detroit is in good hands at the position. The Lions also have much bigger areas of need, including at offensive tackle and EDGE.
The Detroit Lions have been meeting regularly with some of the top offensive line prospects. With the unit being revamped, the team has the potential to add a potential starter in the trenches early in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions have been doing their due diligence on several of the top offensive tackles that are available in the 2026 NFL Draft. NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler released his latest mock draft, and it included all picks for each of the 32 team's in the league.
In the NFL, drafting a difference maker in the later rounds can be difference making for a franchise. While teams often find stars at the beginning of the draft, it's the teams who are able to find valuable players later who are able to set themselves apart.
After a disappointing 2025 NFL season, which saw everything they built in 2024 collapse, the Detroit Lions face a tough task in 2026. The NFC North team entered last season as a Super Bowl contender, but they couldn’t even make it to the playoffs.
With the 2026 NFL Draft right around the corner, several analysts have released their latest mock drafts. The Detroit Lions have mostly been linked to an offensive lineman at pick No.
The NFL continues to group all linebackers together for valuation purposes, which has typically led to teams turning down fifth-year options for off-ball LBs.
Are the Giants eyeing a Lawrence replacement?
Shortly after it was reported on Sunday that Bain was involved in a fatal vehicular crash when he was a sophomore in March 2024, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated shared that NFL teams had been aware of the incident "for a long, long time." On Monday, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes confirmed the NFC North club is one of the teams referenced by Breer.
While the Detroit Lions are coming off a disappointing season that they ended with a record of 9-8, Gibbs cemented his status as one of the NFL's most dynamic playmakers.
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