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A deeper look at the Detroit Lions undrafted free agents and picking which ones can make the 53-man roster in 2026

The Lions have a fun group of undrafted free agents, and a few of these guys have real shots to make the 53-man roster in 2026 The Detroit Lions have completed the 2026 NFL Draft, and we think they had a pretty solid draft.

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The theme of the Lions’ offseason is so clear now, even if they’re saying that it wasn’t their intention

Making teams one-demensional was clearly the plan for the Lions this offseason, even if they’re saying it wasn’t The most important part of the offseason is over for the Detroit Lions.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28

It’s what the Lions aren’t doing that screams urgency right now

The Lions are going all in on being dedicated to the plan and staying healthy, both physically and mentally I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Detroit Lions are doing things a lot differently this offseason.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28

4 Lions who may have just lost their roster spots after the 2026 NFL Draft

Things are changing for the Lions, and with new players added, some guys are going to be put in some tough situations The Detroit Lions had a pretty good 2026 NFL Draft.

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The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in eight minutes?

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 28

A potential position change for a second-year Lions player could have a ripple effect along the roster

The Lions can make their offensive line a little deeper and gel a little better if they move one of their guards to tackle, a spot he’s already played The Detroit Lions have spent a considerable amount of assets fixing their offensive line this year.

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The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft

With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.

Detroit Lions News / Football Analysis / April 28

Lions ‘Sniff Around’ Trade Up After Losing 3 Starting Linemen In A Single Offseason

The Detroit Lions, fresh off a franchise-best 15-win season in 2024, watched their offensive line disintegrate across two brutal offseasons. Four-time Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow retired.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 28

Detroit Lions' Post-Draft Offensive Depth Chart

The Detroit Lions focused on defense throughout the NFL Draft. Even though the team made five of its seven selections on the defensive side, it added impact to its offense with the picks of Blake Miller and Kendrick Law.

Detroit Lions News / EasySportz / April 28

NFL Expert Grades Detroit Lions 2026 Draft Class

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions emphasized balance and long-term development in the 2026 NFL draft, earning a “B-” grade from EasySportz’s in-house NFL analyst in its team-by-team evaluation.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 27

Detroit Lions Explain Why Safety Was Not Targeted in 2026 NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions made seven overall selections in the 2026 and were able to target several key areas of need. One position the team did not target was at the safety spot.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 27

One Veteran Free Agent Lions Must Sign After 2026 NFL Draft

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Detroit Lions, after making seven total picks, are a better team today than they were when they entered round one Thursday.

Detroit Lions News / HITC / April 27

Detroit rebooted: Brad Holmes picks Blake Miller, trades up for Derrick Moore to spark a comeback

Brad Holmes kicked off the 2026 draft by picking Blake Miller at No. 17, a tackle out of Clemson who started 54 games and played a school-record 3,778 offensive snaps.

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25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season

The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.

Detroit Lions News / NFL Analysis Network / April 27

The Lions drafted Blake Miller and traded up for Derrick Moore because Brad Holmes wanted his identity back

Brad Holmes opened the 2026 draft with Blake Miller at No. 17, an offensive tackle who started 54 games at Clemson and played a school-record 3,778 offensive snaps.

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 27

4 still available free agents who can help the Lions after the 2026 NFL Draft, including a former Lions second-round pick

The Lions have 85 players on their roster right now, and they’re likely to look at the free agency market one more time to get to 90 The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and much of the undrafted free agent blitz is as well.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Way-Too-Early Detroit Lions Depth Chart Projection: Multiple new starters and some guys playing brand new positions

The Lions walk out of the 2026 NFL Draft with new starters and a much deeper team Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is out of the way, it’s time to talk about what this Detroit Lions roster could look like to start the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 27

Way too early Detroit Lions 53-man roster projection for the 2026 season, the defense looks pretty deep after the 2026 NFL Draft

The Lions bulked up on defense in free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft and now they look like a very deep group The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Detroit Lions had themselves a very good time.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 27