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Detroit Lions Fan Files Lawsuit Following DK Metcalf Incident

A Detroit Lions fan has filed a major lawsuit following a sideline incident involving DK Metcalf. The altercation took place during a Dec. 21 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions.

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Brian Burns Asks Detroit Lions Jared Goff Eye-Opening Question

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is not known for being the most athletic quarterback in the National Football League. At the 2026 Pro Bowl games, it appeared the 31-year-old signal-caller was completely caught off guard when New York Giants defensive end Brian Burns asked an eye-opening question.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 4

5 Safeties Detroit Lions Could Target in 2026 Free Agency

Entering the 2025 NFL season, the Detroit Lions arguably held the top safety duo in the league with Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. One season later, and it is apparent that the Lions need to turn their safety duo into a safety trio.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 4

3 Lions cut candidates entering 2026 offseason

The 2025 season was a complete failure for the Detroit Lions. Detroit finished the regular season 9-8 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

How many of the starters from the last Super Bowl matchup between New England and Seattle (in 2015) can you name in six minutes?

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 4

Is Zion Young Lions' Defensive End of Future?

The Detroit Lions are viewed as a team that could be in the market for help at the defensive end position. On one end of the defense, the Lions boast one of the NFL's most exciting pass-rushers in Aidan Hutchinson.

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The 25 greatest NFL teams that didn't win a Super Bowl

Some franchises' best efforts have not led to victory parades or even Super Bowl berths. Because of untimely injuries, unfortunate circumstances, or myriad other reasons, many teams' plans throughout NFL history have not produced the desired result.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 4

5 former Lions to play in the Super Bowl, including up and comer everyone in Detroit wanted to keep

The Super Bowl is this Sunday, and sadly for Detroit Lions fans, their team will not be playing in it. But, if you're one of those fans who likes to cheer for former Lions to go get their ring, you'll have the opportunity to do that on Sunday when the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks take the field.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 4

The smartest trade the Lions can make right now could solve a lot of problems now and in the future

There is one thing that the Detroit Lions need to solve more than anything else this offseason. That's finding their next center. The problem is, how are you going to do that?

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 4

The Lions would be wise to give two often injured players one more shot

Earlier this week, we learned that due to a rare cap quirk, both Levi Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal will remain under contract with the Detroit Lions in 2026 and won't become free agents.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 4

One Schematic Change Detroit Lions' Defense Can Make in 2026

It wouldn’t hurt the Lions to consider tweaking their defensive scheme in 2026. After finishing seventh in points against (20.1/game) in Aaron Glenn’s final season as defensive coordinator in 2024, Detroit dipped to 22nd in the league (24.3/g) this past season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 3

Dr. David Chao Gives Alarming Kerby Joseph Prognosis

Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph may not be able to play out the entire length of his contract extension, according to a prominent injury analysis expert.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / February 3

5 Ways Detroit Lions Can Learn From Seahawks' Super Bowl LX Run

The Detroit Lions fell short of the Super Bowl yet again this season and have never qualified for the NFL's prestigious final game. The NFC will be represented by coach Mike MacDonald's Seattle Seahawks, a team few if anyone thought of as a serious contender heading into the 2025-26 season.

DK Metcalf News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 3

Detroit Lions Fan Files Massive Defamation Lawsuit

Ryan Kennedy, a Detroit Lions fan who was allegedly grabbed by DK Metcalf at Ford Field, has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit. According to Jon Marko, Kennedy's attorney, former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson allegedly made disparaging and false remarks on the "Nightcap" podcast, which airs nightly with Shannon Sharpe.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

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Amon-Ra St. Brown News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 3

Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Gives Super Bowl LX Prediction

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was a recent guest on the NFL podcast hosted by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. Warner had previously appeared on the Lions standout receivers podcast.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / February 3

Gibbs, Hutchinson & Sanders team with Rocket Mortgage at Super Bowl to promote being good neighbors, how you can be involved

Sadly, the Detroit Lions will not be playing the Super Bowl next Sunday, but some Lions players and Lions legends are on hand in the Bay Area right now for the Pro Bowl, and they'll be sticking around as part of a great promotion Rocket is putting on at the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / February 3

5 Free Agents Mike Kafka Coached Who Could Interest Lions

The Detroit Lions added Mike Kafka to the offensive coaching staff after the hiring of Drew Petzing as their new coordinator. Kafka's title has not officially been revealed, but it is expected that he will have a prominent voice on the staff as an offensive assistant.

Levi Onwuzurike News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 2

Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike Remains Under Team Control For 2026 After Contract Tolls

Per Justin Rogers of the Detroit Football Network, Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike‘s contract tolled and he will remain under team control for 2026. Onwuzurike suffered a torn ACL in July and missed the entire season on the NFI list after signing a one-year deal.

Al-Quadin Muhammad News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Al-Quadin Muhammad, One Free Agent The Detroit Lions Can’t Afford To Lose

One of the biggest challenges Brad Holmes faces this off-season is improving the Lions’ roster with a stretched-to-the-limit salary cap. Detroit has 48 free agents in 2026, and with the salary cap constraints, this limits the number of players the team can re-sign.

Alex Anzalone News / Last Word On Sports / February 1

Alex Anzalone’s Uncertain Future With the Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions may need to prepare to enter next season without one of their go-to leaders during their rebuild. Lions five-time captain and defensive cornerstone Alex Anzalone is on the track to become a free agent this March.

Dan Campbell News / Total Apex Sports / January 29

Detroit Lions Dan Campbell Named Best Coaching Hire Since 2021 By ESPN

When the Detroit Lions hired Dan Campbell in 2021, the reaction outside of Detroit was a mix of confusion and amusement. His introductory press conference, filled with talk of biting kneecaps and treading water, became an instant meme.