Detroit Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Marcus Davenport News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16

Bears Meet With DE Marcus Davenport

The Bears hosted free agent defensive end Marcus Davenport on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. This is the first known interest in Davenport since he became a free agent in March.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 16

Lions Updated Bubble Watch after Bengals Game: Offense

The Detroit Lions have a multitude of players on the bubble headed into their second preseason game next Saturday with the Washington Commanders. These aforementioned players need to not only have a solid week of practice, but also need to impress vs.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 16

Lions Roundtable: Bengals Recap, Previewing Commanders Preseason Game

The Detroit Lions OnSI staff analyzes the team's performance in their preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, as well as outlines expectations for the team's second exhibition Christian Booher: I think the Lions didn't show a ton in their preseason opener.

Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 16

You’ll have to pry the challenge flag from Lions HC Dan Campbell’s cold, dead hands

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell isn’t planning to give up one of his most well-known game-day duties. The NFL announced a new rule for the 2026 season allowing head coaches to designate a member of their sideline staff to throw the red challenge flag.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 16

Antwaan Randle El might become the NFL's next hot HC candidate

Antwaan Randle El might quickly become the NFL's next hot HC candidate

Every year, there is that one assistant coach who quickly climbs the coaching ranks and becomes the hot candidate everybody in the NFL wants as their next head coach.

Ben Johnson sets a crazy goal for Bears in 2026

Beanie Bishop's play in Bears' debut builds case to make main roster

Bears chairman gives update on Indiana stadium possibility

The 'Famous NFL families' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 16

Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers chasing NFL breakthrough

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Dohnte Meyers did not take a conventional path to the NFL. Small-school football, an undrafted exit from college, DoorDash deliveries and a successful stop in Canada all preceded his first opportunity with an NFL team.

Bengals rookie leaves team, presumably to pursue acting career

Zac Taylor defends Bengals' Joe Burrow protectors after bold Orlando Brown Jr. claim

Joe Burrow shares his two cents on LSU-Jayden Daniels drama

The '14-reception NFL games' quiz

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

Lions Worked Out Four Free Agents Including Three RBs

The Detroit Lions officially hosted four free agents for workouts on Sunday, according to the NFL transactions wire. The full list includes: DB Ekow Boye-Doe

Marcus Davenport News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

Bears Hosted DE Marcus Davenport

Per the wire, the Bears hosted DE Marcus Davenport for a visit. Davenport, 29, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018. He signed a four-year, $13.741 million rookie contract with the Saints in 2018 that included an $8.074 million signing bonus.

Tay Martin News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Tay Martin Emerging as Lions Roster Sleeper at Training Camp

The Detroit Lions' wide receiver room is one of the most competitive position groups in training camp. Detroit already has four roster locks at receiver in Amon-Ra St.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Lions Experimenting With New Offensive Line Combination After Cade Mays' Injury

The Detroit Lions were dealt a crushing injury blow last week, as head coach Dan Campbell announced that center Cade Mays would miss significant time with a wrist injury.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 16

Winners and Losers From 2026 Day 13 Lions Training Camp Practice

The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field Sunday for their 13th training camp practice. Head coach Dan Campbell had his team back in pads for a contact practice as they begin to prepare for their next preseason game against the Washington Commanders.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 16

Lions’ Dan Campbell breaks silence on Terrion Arnold signing with Seahawks

The Detroit Lions have look good throughout training camp this summer. But injuries still continue to haunt the organization, just as they have over the past two years.

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The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

Devin White News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16

Lions LB Devin White Pushing For Starting Role

Linebacker Devin White signed with the Lions just two weeks ago, but he is already pushing for a starting job in the second level of the team’s defense, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 16

Detroit Lions Waive Two, Sign New CB, Make RB Signing Official

The Detroit Lions made another addition to their roster heading into their second week of preseason games. On Sunday, the team signed cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe along with making the signing of running back Trayveon Williams official.

Dan Campbell News / A to Z Sports / August 16

Despite new league rules, Dan Campbell isn’t changing the Lions’ approach

The NFL is giving head coaches the option to hand off one of their sideline responsibilities in 2026. Dan Campbell has zero interest in doing that. And when you look at Campbell’s track record, it’s hard to argue with him.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

Lions Made Four Moves Sunday

The Detroit Lions announced they have officially signed RB Trayveon Williams and CB Ekow Boye-Doe to the roster. To make room, they waived RB Kye Robichaux and DB Loren Strickland with injury designations. Williams, 28, was a sixth-round pick by the Bengals out of Texas A&M back in 2019.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 14

Lions could cut ties with offseason signing pick after 'up and down' showing

Detroit signed the player, a former second-round pick by the Tennessee Titans, to a one-year, $1.4 million deal this offseason.

Ahmed Hassanein has surprise breakout performance in Lions' preseason game

Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

The 'Active 3-TD pass NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14

Mike Macdonald explains why Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold despite legal case

In one of the most controversial moves of the offseason, the defending champions are adding more talent.

Seahawks willing to take chances with Terrion Arnold signing

Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 13

Ahmed Hassanein has surprise breakout performance in Lions' preseason game

Ahmed Hassanein had the kind of game that could move him up on the depth chart.

Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

Ranking which 2025 last-place NFL team is most likely to make the playoffs in 2026

The '2023 NFL sack leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13

Seahawks willing to take chances with Terrion Arnold signing

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.

There might be a surprising trade suitor for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

McCarthy makes feelings on future clear after losing job to Kyler Murray

Saints hit with concerning injury to rookie WR Jordyn Tyson

Christian Gonzalez has one condition to sign a new deal with Patriots

Three teams that could still trade for Raiders' Maxx Crosby

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13

There might be a surprising trade suitor for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

Kyler Murray will start the season as Kevin O'Connell's starting quarterback, with McCarthy as the primary backup.

NFL insiders share blunt takes about future of J.J. McCarthy

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy makes feelings on future clear after losing starting job to Kyler Murray

NFL GM drops big J.J. McCarthy landing spot prediction after Vikings snub

The '1K-rusher and 500-yard receiver' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 13

Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

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.

Three NFL teams whose seasons are already in big trouble before Week 1

Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

Lions HC Dan Campbell plans to 'push' RB Jahmyr Gibbs to reach a new level

The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 12

Lions Not Close On Extensions With TE Sam LaPorta, S Brian Branch; Latest On Jahmyr Gibbs’ Extension

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.