Kelvin Sheppard answered the question with one of his own. Asked Thursday about the perception that the Detroit Lions offense has to carry the team while his defense ranks dead last in yards, the defensive coordinator shot back, “I guess that’s the perception from who?” Then he dismissed it.
The Detroit Lions have announced they added defensive lineman Jeffrey M’Ba to their practice squad on Thursday, giving the 27-year-old another chance to stay in the league a day after Washington cut him loose.
Sam LaPorta has returned from back surgery and appears ready for a larger role with the Detroit Lions. He missed eight games last season after undergoing the procedure, but has looked comfortable this time around.
Sheppard shared the one way he feels the Lions' defensive players can start meeting the expectations that the team's coaching staff has for them.
How many of the NFL players to record at least 80 first downs as a receiver in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Brian Branch is getting closer, Keith Abney is pushing for a larger role and Sheppard made it clear that repeated mistakes won’t be tolerated much longer.
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 defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard is well aware of the narratives surrounding his unit this season. Despite having a high-flying offense led by Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions find themselves at 2-2 due to their inability to slow down their opponents.
Another co-defendant in the criminal case against Terrion Arnold, Boakai Hilton, has pled guilty and will testify against the Seahawks cornerback, per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.
It seems weird, but the Detroit Lions are in a must-win game in Week 5 vs. the Arizona Cardinals. While they have a prolific offense, the defensive issues are completely negating it, and the team is a perfectly balanced 2-2.
Detroit Lions receivers coach Scottie Montgomery raised eyebrows this week, when he publicly called out Jameson Williams. The former first-round pick had multiple drops against the Carolina Panthers, including a deep pass early in the game that he should have hauled in.
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard finds it "ultra disrespectful" the current narrative surrounding the 2026 team is the offense must carry the whole roster.
No player in the NFL has touched the ball more than Jahmyr Gibbs, whose 102 touches through four games include every carry the Detroit Lions handed out Sunday night at Carolina.
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.
Brian Branch returned to Lions practice after a lengthy absence following a torn Achilles. The return gave the safety a chance to reflect on his recovery and mindset.
Penei Sewell’s move to left tackle left the Detroit Lions with a hole on the right side of their line and an open competition in camp to fill it. Blake Miller won that job in August, and a month into the season the rookie has given Detroit little reason to revisit it.
The Detroit Lions‘ offense moved the ball against the Carolina Panthers, but enough opportunities were left unfinished in their 32-26 loss. Jared Goff threw for 412 yards, while Detroit produced 452 total yards, yet the offense settled for four field goals.
A recent report indicated extension talks between Sam LaPorta and the Lions have been paused. As a result, the fourth-year tight end is still on track for free agency after the 2026 season.
LaPorta addressed his unfruitful contract talks with the Lions.
Defensive struggles have plagued both the Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals through four games, giving each team plenty to address before their Sunday matchup in Glendale, Ariz.
The Detroit Lions are starting their season 2-2, and it's certainly not the kind of start for a team that had high hopes to be Super Bowl-bound.
While it's unclear exactly how much money LaPorta may want attached to an extension, multiple players at the position inked deals this year that presumably could help the 25-year-old and the Lions come to an agreement.
The Lions could get a couple of key reinforcements back soon. Safety Brian Branch and center Cade Mays are returning to practice on Wednesday, head coach Dan Campbell announced.
The Lions lost their "Sunday Night Football" matchup against the Carolina Panthers on the road, and that puts their record at 2-2.
Campbell will be making some changes as the Lions prepare for their Week 5 matchup against the 1-3 Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 11.
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 after their loss to the Carolina Panthers during "Sunday Night Football," 32-26, and the players and coaching staff are putting their heads together to figure out what they can do to turn things around.
McMillan logged 14 receptions for 192 yards and two touchdowns.
On a night when defense was optional, quarterback Bryce Young was instrumental in a 32-26 win as the Carolina Panthers outlasted the Detroit Lions on "Sunday Night Football."
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