The Detroit Lions will look to post a major bounce-back performance at home in Week 3 against the New York Jets after falling to the Buffalo Bills on the road in Week 2.
The Detroit Lions will have to wait longer for safety Kerby Joseph to return as head coach Dan Campbell made it clear that the 25-year-old will not resume practicing this week despite becoming eligible to come off the physically unable to perform list.
The Detroit Lions’ secondary has been the team’s biggest liability so far in 2026, as the unit gave up a bunch of costly chunk plays to the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 that almost led to a disastrous loss, and didn’t look much better at all in the Lions’ 41-31 Week 2 defeat to the Buffalo Bills.
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The Detroit Lions have added another experienced body to a secondary that continues to take hits. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the club is signing defensive back Jalen Mills to the practice squad, a move that comes after the 31-year-old worked out with Detroit on Monday alongside a handful of other veteran defensive backs.
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Monday has indeed brought about an addition in the secondary for the Lions. Jalen Mills was among the free agents who recently worked out with the team, and it has produced a deal.
The Detroit Lions are searching for help after another defensive setback, with the team reportedly working out veteran safety Mike Edwards. Meanwhile, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported the workout on Monday as Detroit prepares for Week 3.
The Detroit Lions have made a decision on how to proceed, following the season-ending injury to veteran defensive back Maddox. After holding workouts with a group of defensive backs, the team has reportedly made the decision to ink veteran Jalen Mills to the practice squad.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Lions are signing DB Jalen Mills to the practice squad. Mills was among a few veteran defensive backs working out with Detroit on Monday.
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The Detroit Lions’ Super Bowl hopes have come under scrutiny after their disappointing Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Dave Portnoy had a blunt assessment during Wake Up Barstool, questioning how Detroit’s championship window had closed real quick.
Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox will have season-ending foot surgery, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday. The 30-year-old veteran injured his left foot during the second quarter of Thursday night's 41-31 loss at Buffalo.
Avonte Maddox exited Detroit’s Week 2 loss with a foot injury. He will not return in 2026. The veteran defensive back will require season-ending surgery, head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday (h/t ESPN’s Eric Woodyard).
The Detroit Lions are 1-1 to begin the season, but injuries are absolutely plaguing the secondary. Days after the 41-31 Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills, a new report reveals that one player is dealing with a season-ending injury.
Detroit has changed play callers twice under Dan Campbell without immediately firing the coordinator, and Jim O’Neil gives the Lions an experienced in-house option if the defense keeps struggling.
In need of stronger play in the secondary, the Lions recently hosted several free agent defensive backs for a workout. It was already known that Jalen Mills and Jordan Fuller took part, but the list of participants has now expanded.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Lions are hosting veteran DBs Jordan Fuller, Jalen Mills and Mike Edwards for workouts on Monday. It’s worth noting the
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Allen produced a performance worthy of future Most Valuable Player Award votes as the Bills opened their new Highmark Stadium with an impressive 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night.
The Buffalo Bills matched the events of Thursday night's pregame festivities by producing numerous fireworks of their own en route to opening their new Highmark Stadium with an impressive 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions.
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The Buffalo Bills opened the new Highmark Stadium on Thursday night with a dominating 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions, improving them to 2-0 on the season.
The Buffalo Bills are officially opening Highmark Stadium on Thursday night against the Detroit Lions, and things got off to a poor start before it even began.
The Lions and Bills are both coming off wins in Week 1, and for both teams, those wins weren't blowouts by any means.
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