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On YouTubeBrad Holmes News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 22
One Thing Detroit Lions Cannot Afford To Get Wrong in 2026 NFL Draft
For the first time since the 2023 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions will have their first-round pick inside the top-20. After finishing 9-8 and missing the playoffs, general manager Brad Holmes is facing some pressure to get the team back to its winning ways.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 22
7-Round Mock Draft: Detroit Lions Fortify Trenches
For those who celebrate, happy Draft Day Eve. Wednesday makes it 24 hours until Roger Goodell opens the 2026 NFL Draft before a chorus of boos in Pittsburgh.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 22
Prediction: The Detroit Lions will walk out of the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft with one of these 10 players
After everything we’ve learned during the Lions’ offseason, these are the 10 guys we believe that the Lions will draft in the first round Tonight is the night.
The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz
Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 22
Why Detroit Lions May Not Be Able to Land Top 2026 Draft Target
The Detroit Lions, who currently sit with the No. 17 overall pick in the NFL Draft, may face a significant dilemma, based on their current draft positioning.
First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?
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.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 22
3 players the Lions could potentially trade during the 2026 NFL Draft, and the extreme scenarios that it would take for them to make these moves
The Lions aren’t likely to move any players during the draft, but if these extreme scenarios happen, they might The 2026 NFL Draft is starting on Thursday, and the Detroit Lions are in a pretty good spot to find some great players.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 22
Giants may already have a Dexter Lawrence replacement
The New York Giants landed a huge return for veteran DT Dexter Lawrence. Do they already have a replacement in mind?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 22
3 shocking things the Lions could do in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, hang on for dear life, you never know what could happen
The Lions are the most unpredictable team there is when it comes to the draft, and we have three scenarios they could shock the world with The 2026 NFL Draft is just one day away.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 22
Alabama OT Is Betting Favorite For Detroit Lions at Pick No. 17
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday at 8 p.m. EST from Pittsburgh, with the Las Vegas Raiders on the clock at No. 1 overall. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is the overwhelming odds-on-favorite to be taken No.
Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 21
What Jared Goff Said About Start of Detroit Lions Offseason Workouts
The Detroit Lions have now gathered at the team's Allen Park Performance Center for a couple weeks of offseason workouts. This week, many team's have started to gather to begin Phase 1 of the the league's offseason program.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 21
7-Round Lions Mock Draft: Youth Movement Begins After Offseason Changes
The Detroit Lions are three days away from beginning the process of building their next draft class. General manager Brad Holmes is entering his sixth season in the role, and after a disappointing season has the opportunity to replenish the roster.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
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.
D.J. Reader News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 21
Report: Giants Expect To Sign DT D.J. Reader After Draft
Per Paul Schwartz of the New York Post, the Giants are expected to sign DT D.J. Reader following the draft. Schwartz mentions the timing will help them in the compensatory pick formula.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 21
What You Need to Know About 2026 Detroit Lions Draft Needs
The Detroit Lions currently possess nine selections in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Brad Holmes is tasked with continuing to bolster an offensive line unit that did not live up to expectations last season.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 21
4 Final Detroit Lions Predictions For The 2026 NFL Draft: The Lions do things you don’t expect them to do or hate, but succeed anyway
The Lions are going to go all in on best player available, and it’s going to have some people in their feelings The 2026 NFL Draft is almost here, and while we’ve done all the mock drafts and things of that nature.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 20
Sleepers Detroit Lions Should Monitor During 2026 NFL Draft
The Detroit Lions are likely going to add many players on the defensive side of the football in the upcoming NFL Draft. While there has been extensive analysis on potential Day 1 targets, there are several prospects that could interest second-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard and the coaching staff.
Brad Holmes News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 20
What Happens If Detroit Lions Trade Down? Mapping Realistic Scenarios
All eyes are on Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Holmes has taken a lot of pride in drafting the right players for the Lions throughout his tenure, which began in 2021.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 20
The Lions could shock the world by taking one of the best receivers early in the 2026 NFL Draft, they’re showing interest, and it makes sense
It sounds crazy, and the fans would be really mad about it, but Jordyn Tyson makes a ton of sense for what the Lions have been trying to do for a long time Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has tried so hard for the last five years to explain to fans and media that they do not draft based on needs.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 20
Top 5 hidden gems for the Detroit Lions in the 2026 NFL Draft that the Lions can steal
The Lions can find their next big steal with one of these five hidden gems in the 2026 NFL Draft The 2026 NFL Draft is just days away, and all the focus for the Detroit Lions is rightly on what they’re going to do during the first two days of the draft.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 20
New Inside The Den Highlights Beginning of Detroit Lions 2026 Journey
The Detroit Lions released a new episode of "Inside The Den" over the weekend. Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, the popular behind the scenes football series highlighted the coaching staff and gave a detailed breakdown of each free agent signed this offseason.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 20
Final 7-Round Detroit Lions Mock Draft With UDFA’s: Everything we’ve learned about the Lions this offseason brings us to this moment
Everything we’ve learned during the Lions’ off-season leads to us making our final choices for what the Lions do in the 2026 NFL Draft We’re almost there.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / The Spun / April 17
Lions Star Jahmyr Gibbs Facing Heat For 'Terrible' Tattoo
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.
Jared Goff News / Total Pro Sports / April 15
Jared Goff Is Reportedly In Serious Danger Of Losing Starting Quarterback Job With Detroit Lions
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.
Jack Campbell News / Pro Football Rumors / April 14
Lions Hope To Extend LB Jack Campbell; Fifth-Year Option In Play
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.
D.J. Reader News / Yardbarker / April 14
Do Giants view D.J. Reader as a possible replacement for Dexter Lawrence II?
Are the Giants eyeing a Lawrence replacement?
Miami Hurricanes News / Yardbarker / April 13
Lions GM says club has been aware of concerning Rueben Bain Jr. incident 'for a while'
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.
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