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Veteran CB Darius Slay makes final decision on NFL career after 13 seasons

Slay spent the first seven years of his career with the Detroit Lions after being selected in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft before being traded to Philadelphia ahead of the 2020 season.

Eagles may not have to wait to trade A.J. Brown after Dallas Goedert deal

Rams considered this Davante Adams move before Brown rumors surfaced

Derek Carr seems to be getting bad news about possible NFL comeback

Only one team makes sense for Stefon Diggs

Top remaining NFL free agents and their likely landing spots

Wild idea surfaces for how NFL, NFLPA could agree to 18-game season

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What Detroit Lions Are Getting in CB Roger McCreary

New Detroit Lions cornerback Roger McCreary is looking forward to the opportunity to be coached by head man Dan Campbell. The sixth-year head coach is a former player who has garnered the respect of many players across the National Football League.

Malcolm Rodriguez News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

Malcolm Rodriguez: ‘I Love Being Here, This Is Home’

During the NFL free agency period, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has not simply brought back many of the team's own free agents, as veterans Alex Anzalone, Amik Robertaon, Kalif Raymond and Al-Quadin Muhammad have departed.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'AP Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

What the Detroit Lions' depth chart looks like right now, where they're done and where they need more help

We still have a very long way to go before the Detroit Lions have a real-life depth chart. But now is a good time to take a breath and look at what things can look like.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

5 defensive free agents who best fit the Lions' current blueprint of acquiring players

We talked earlier about how the Detroit Lions are moving toward a new blueprint. The move is all about youth, value, and being smart in the market. The idea is that you're looking for a player who can come in and do more than just contribute, but be a premium depth piece who can make things happen when they get on the field.

Aidan Hutchinson News / NFL Analysis Network / March 16

Detroit Lions quiet free agency sparks concern if Aidan Hutchinson can carry the pass rush by himself

The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 offseason with clear expectations after a disappointing 2025 campaign that saw them finish at the bottom of the NFC North.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

The Lions are so committed to their new blueprint they turned down one of the top pass rushers available

Has anyone noticed that the Detroit Lions are doing things way differently right now? Of course you have. Hop onto social media, and you'll see a lot of Lions fans wondering what the heck is going on right now.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

How Detroit Lions NFC North Spot Shifted After Week 1 of Free Agency

The Detroit Lions have made several moves to address their shortcomings through the first week of free agency. After finishing at the bottom of the NFC North in what was an underwhelming 2025 season, the Lions still hold high expectations and believe they can get right back into the mix of contenders.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Grading the Lions' first week of free agency: Sorting through the panic and the plan

Ok, one week of free agency is in the books for the Detroit Lions, and it's time to take a look at what they did and give out some grades. First, let's

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

Best Remaining Defensive Free Agents For Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions have already been active retooling their roster this offseason. Yet, there is certainly more work to do to get the Lions back to the

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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.

Ennis Rakestraw News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

Detroit Lions Cornerback Wants Fans To Stop Asking About His Health

Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw took to social media over this past weekend to share that he was fully healthy and that he has been feeling quite well since December.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

Best remaining free agents for the Detroit Lions after the first wave of free agency

The first wave of free agency is in the books, and the Detroit Lions signed seven players. They have a lot of money left, and they're not likely done yet.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Grading Detroit Lions First Week of 2026 NFL Free Agency

The Detroit Lions had a productive first week of free agency, even though they did not make many splash signings. General manager Brad Holmes had remained steadfast in his desire to use free agency to fill holes, but not to simply hand out a bunch of lucrative, long-term contracts.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Roundtable: Did Detroit Lions Execute Perfect Free Agency Plan?

The Detroit Lions On SI staff examines how Brad Holmes and the Lions fared during the first week of free agency. Christian Booher: I'm not super surprised that the Lions elected to take the route they did in free agency.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Grading The Detroit Lions and Brad Holmes Free Agency Moves

A tumultuous week of NFL free agency cost the Lions an unusually large number of talented teammates. However, Brad Holmes made some cost-effective, savvy moves that significantly strengthened the Lions’ secondary and offensive line.

Cade Mays News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

The Hidden Risk Detroit Lions Signing Cade Mays Presents

The Detroit Lions have committed to Cade Mays as the team's center of the future. On the first day of the NFL's legal tampering period, the Lions agreed to a three-year pact with the offensive lineman, reportedly worth up to $25 million in total.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Lions Free Agents Who Could Still Re-Sign With Detroit

Even after the initial wave of free agency, the Detroit Lions still have a handful of familiar faces on the market who could realistically return to the

Al-Quadin Muhammad News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

Al-Quadin Muhammad Departing Lions Adds Compensatory Draft Pick

The Detroit Lions did not make the decision to retain the services of veteran defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad. As a result, the team currently nets a 2027 seventh-round compensatory draft pick.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 15

Five Remaining Free Agents The Detroit Lions Should Sign

The first week of free agency has not disappointed. Players all across the NFL have found new homes and earned plenty of money. Some have stayed with their current teams.

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Three Free Agents Still Available Who Could Start For Lions

The first week of free agency has come and gone, and there are still some areas where the Detroit Lions could stand to improve. Detroit has focused on adding to its offensive line and secondary predominantly, with headling additions including center Cade Mays and cornerback Roger McCreary.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 14

Biggest mistake Lions made in Week 1 of 2026 NFL free agency

The Detroit Lions had a rather disappointing 2025 NFL season. After going 15-2 in 2024, Detroit took a significant step back last year. Of course, a step back was expected.

Detroit Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / March 13

'Perfect Fit': Former NFL Star Praises Lions’ Major Free Agency Move

The Detroit Lions made a notable addition to their offense during the early wave of free agency by acquiring running back Isiah Pacheco. The move quickly drew praise from around the NFL, including strong approval from former quarterback and analyst Robert Griffin III.