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Tyleik Williams News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Tyleik Williams' Strong Year 2 Start a Bright Spot on Lions' Struggling Defense
The Detroit Lions’ defense is off to a rough start in 2026, as the secondary has been prone to giving up explosive plays and the pass rush has been lackluster outside of Aidan Hutchinson.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 22
The Lions’ newest safety has an intriguing trait that makes this practice-squad poach worth watching
Detroit is signing rookie safety Bishop Fitzgerald off Pittsburgh’s practice squad, adding a former All-American with a long history of creating turnovers.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 22
Detroit Lions Ink Safety Off Steelers Practice Squad, Cut Linebacker
The Detroit Lions have made a series of roster moves ahead of their Week 3 home contest against the New York Jets. According to the Detroit Free Press, the Lions have signed safety Bishop Fitzgerald off of the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad, meaning he is now on the active 53-man roster.
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
Avonte Maddox News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Lions Place DB Avonte Maddox On IR Among Three Roster Moves
The Detroit Lions placed DB Avonte Maddox on injured reserve, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The Lions also released LB Joe Bachie and signed DB Bishop Fitzgerald from the Steelers’ practice squad.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
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.
Jared Goff News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 22
Jared Goff pushes back on growing concerns after Lions’ Week 2 loss
The Detroit Lions’ Week 2 loss to the Buffalo Bills sparked concern among the Detroit fans, but Jared Goff does not believe the team needs to panic after falling to 1-1.
Detroit Lions News / SNOWBOARDER / September 22
Watch: Donna Carpenter Narrates Burton's First '50 Years of Snowboarding' Video
Let’s bring it back to a time when snowboarding was considered “winter’s worst new sport.” Burton is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, and that means snowboarding is around 50 years old, too.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 22
Detroit Lions Rookie EDGE Trending Down After First Two NFL Games
The Detroit Lions defense has had to endure plenty of criticism due to their difficult start to the 2026 season. In their season opener, the Lions withstood a big rally from the Saints and won in overtime.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 22
The Lions’ defense has been a mess through two weeks, but 4 players are quietly giving Detroit something to build on
Detroit has plenty to fix before facing the Jets, but several defenders have quietly put together excellent starts that are getting lost in all the frustration.
Troy Reeder News / Pro Football Rumors / September 22
Jets To Promote LB Troy Reeder
Troy Reeder did not survive roster cuts with the Lions this summer. The veteran linebacker wound up quickly lining up a new opportunity by joining the Jets’ practice squad, however.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
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.
Kerby Joseph News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Lions Still Unsure When Or If S Kerby Joseph Will Return
Lions S Kerby Joseph is on the PUP list as he works back from knee problems he’s dealt with since early 2025. Lions HC Dan Campbell was asked about Joseph on Monday to update fans who are wondering if he will play again.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 22
I wasn’t going to do a Lions 2027 mock draft this early, but what we’ve learned through 2 weeks changed my mind
I planned to wait until the middle of the season, but Detroit’s summer and first two games have already changed how I view four important spots on the roster.
Troy Reeder News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Jets Signing LB Troy Reeder To Active Roster
Connor Hughes reports the Jets are signing LB Troy Reeder from the practice squad to the active roster. Reeder, 31, went undrafted out of Delaware back in 2019 before signing on with the Rams and making the 53-man roster out of training camp.
Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 22
Dan Campbell sends defiant message after Week 2 setback
The Detroit Lions suffered a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. However, head coach Dan Campbell is refusing to let the setback shake his confidence.
Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / September 22
The Brad Holmes conversation is getting louder in Detroit, I sat down and went through everything to separate the fair criticism from the overreaction
Detroit’s 1-1 start has reignited criticism of its general manager, but separating the drafting record, roster decisions and championship expectations paints a much more complicated picture.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 22
Detroit Lions Dip In Week 4 Power Rankings: NFC'S Worst Pass Defense
Here is a review at Week 3 2026 NFL power rankings and how the Detroit Lions rated, following a 41-31 loss against the Buffalo Bills. Sports Illustrated Power ranking: 18th Previous ranking: 10th "I’m trying to separate the issues of some disappointing teams into different buckets.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 22
Familiar Faces Headline 3 Safeties Lions Could Poach From Practice Squads
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has a history of targeting players on other practice squads to fill depth needs the team has on its roster. In 2024, when the team was enduring a rash of injuries to key players, Holmes poached players such as Myles Adams, Kwon Alexander and Jonah Williams to help fill out the team's depth defensively.
Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 21
Lions Fans Get Uplifting News as Dan Campbell Provides Injury Update
The Lions‘ defensive struggles have become difficult to ignore early in the 2026 season. Detroit has missed two of its most important defensive backs, Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, and their absence has hurt a unit searching for consistency.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Rams' Matthew Stafford moves up all-time list, further solidifying legendary status
Monday night saw Matthew Stafford take another step towards football immortality.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Lions To Sign DB Jalen Mills; Latest On S Kerby Joseph
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.
Avonte Maddox News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Lions’ Avonte Maddox To Undergo Season-Ending Foot Surgery
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).
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Yardbarker / September 20
Lions star hit with largest Week 1 fine from the NFL
The NFL is laying down the law on one Lions player for his actions in the team's season opener against the New Orleans Saints.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / September 18
Three ways Lions can improve after loss to Bills
The Lions fell to the Bills 41-31 on "Thursday Night Football," and there were some glaring problems on the field. Here's what they need to do to fix it.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Ian Rapoport gives update on trade rumors regarding Lions, Steelers' Joey Porter Jr.
During a Friday appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show," Rapoport was directly asked about the Lions' potential pursuit of Porter.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Bills' Josh Allen wasn't 100 percent amid MVP performance vs. Lions
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.
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