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Jamaal Williams Lions Reunion: 1 Powerful Reason Detroit Can’t Ignore It

Jamaal Williams Lions Reunion: 1 Powerful Reason Detroit Can’t Ignore It

A Jamaal Williams Lions reunion is most definitely back in the conversation after Williams contacted Dan Campbell about a potential return to Detroit. Still, nostalgia isn’t the strongest argument for bringing him back.

Isaac TeSlaa News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 23
Detroit Lions Planned Use of WR Isaac TeSlaa Does Not Justify Selection

Detroit Lions Planned Use of WR Isaac TeSlaa Does Not Justify Selection

Detroit Lions wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery raised eyebrows when he discussed with local reporters the opportunities offensively for second-year wideout Isaac TeSlaa.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Rash of Quarterback Injuries Proves Lions Made Right Call Signing Josh Dobbs Before 2026 Season

Rash of Quarterback Injuries Proves Lions Made Right Call Signing Josh Dobbs Before 2026 Season

The 2026 NFL season has seen multiple starting quarterbacks go down with injuries, most recently Jaxson Dart of the New York Giants. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported Wednesday that Dart will have season-ending knee surgery after exiting New York’s Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams early.

Dan Campbell News / A to Z Sports / September 23
Dan Campbell keeps saying the Lions need to ‘clean things up.’ We rewatched both games, and 4 small fixes could have them 2-0

Dan Campbell keeps saying the Lions need to ‘clean things up.’ We rewatched both games, and 4 small fixes could have them 2-0

Campbell’s favorite phrase sounds like coach speak until you go back through the tape. Four correctable moments changed the complexion of Detroit’s first two games.

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The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

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?

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Joe Bachie News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23
Lions Announcing Two Moves

Lions Announcing Two Moves

The Detroit Lions announced they signed LB Joe Bachie to the practice squad and promoted C Seth McLaughlin to the active roster.  Bachie, 28, signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State following the 2020 NFL Draft.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 23
Detroit Lions DT Will Miss Wednesday Practice

Detroit Lions DT Will Miss Wednesday Practice

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill has played a total of 149 snaps through the first two games of the 2026 NFL season. Head coach Dan Campbell indicated prior to practice on Wednesday the former third-round pick will not be a participant at the teams Allen Park Performance Center.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 23
NFL executives link Joey Porter Jr. with two NFC teams amid contract standoff

NFL executives link Joey Porter Jr. with two NFC teams amid contract standoff

Two teams have been identified as potential trade partners for the Steelers regarding Porter Jr.

Steelers face brutal Aaron Rodgers truth after Week 2: 'What did you expect?'
Aaron Rodgers seems to send message to Mike McCarthy after Patriots loss
Steve Smith Sr. addresses struggles of Steelers' DK Metcalf this season
Ben Roethlisberger offers Steelers advice for their DK Metcalf problem
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Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 23
Former Detroit Lions Running Back Contacts Dan Campbell About Return

Former Detroit Lions Running Back Contacts Dan Campbell About Return

Former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams has not played football since the 2025 NFL season. According to the Detroit Lions, the 31-year-old running back recently contacted head coach Dan Campbell, expressing a desire to return this season.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 23
Lions fans want Brad Holmes to make the blockbuster trade really badly; 10 years of NFL history says they absolutely shouldn’t

Lions fans want Brad Holmes to make the blockbuster trade really badly; 10 years of NFL history says they absolutely shouldn’t

A late-night mailbag question sent me through every deal since 2017 in which a team paid a first- or second-round pick for an established player. The results challenged the loudest argument around Brad Holmes — and changed my own mind.

Davante Adams News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 23
Detroit Lions Catch Sad, Unfortunate Stray From Rams WR Davante Adams

Detroit Lions Catch Sad, Unfortunate Stray From Rams WR Davante Adams

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford continues to excel later in his NFL career. After a stellar performance against the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, teammate Davante Adams praised the 38-year-old signal-caller on The Pat McAfee Show this week.

Kerby Joseph News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 23
How Much Cap Space Can Lions Save If Kerby Joseph Cannot Play?

How Much Cap Space Can Lions Save If Kerby Joseph Cannot Play?

The Detroit Lions have entered an unfortunate conundrum regarding safety Kerby Joseph. An All-Pro selection for his league-leading nine interceptions in the 2024 season, Joseph remains out of action through two regular season games and without a clear timeline of when he can return.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / September 23
The first thing the Lions need to know about the Jets: Their 1-1 record is hiding something Detroit can’t ignore

The first thing the Lions need to know about the Jets: Their 1-1 record is hiding something Detroit can’t ignore

New York hasn’t allowed an opponent to reach 200 yards yet, controls the clock better than anyone in football, and now gets its biggest test against Detroit.

Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 23
Detroit Lions Terminate Contract of Long-Time NFL Veteran

Detroit Lions Terminate Contract of Long-Time NFL Veteran

The Detroit Lions released linebacker Joe Bachie on Tuesday, ending a brief second stint on the active roster and another chapter in a seven-year NFL career that began in 2020, via the NFL transaction wire.

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Brad Holmes News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 22
Lions Snap Up Rookie DB As Brad Holmes Looks to Address Defensive Concerns

Lions Snap Up Rookie DB As Brad Holmes Looks to Address Defensive Concerns

The Lions entered 2026 with major expectations, but their first two games have exposed serious defensive problems. Jared Goff and the offense have done enough to keep Detroit competitive, yet the defense has allowed 71 points through two games.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Lions Power Rankings Roundup: Detroit's Spiraling Defense a Major Concern Entering Week 3

Lions Power Rankings Roundup: Detroit's Spiraling Defense a Major Concern Entering Week 3

The Detroit Lions suffered their first loss of the 2026 NFL season in Week 2, falling 41-31 to the Buffalo Bills on the road on Thursday Night Football.

Tyleik Williams News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Tyleik Williams' Strong Year 2 Start a Bright Spot on Lions' Struggling Defense

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

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.

Avonte Maddox News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Lions Place DB Avonte Maddox On IR Among Three Roster Moves

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Rams QB Matthew Stafford moves up on all-time list

Rams' Matthew Stafford moves up all-time list, further solidifying legendary status

Monday night saw Matthew Stafford take another step towards football immortality. 

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Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 21
Detroit Lions Acquire 31-Year-Old DB Before Week 3

Detroit Lions Acquire 31-Year-Old DB Before Week 3

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.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Lions To Sign DB Jalen Mills; Latest On S Kerby Joseph

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

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).

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 21
Lions Host S Mike Edwards

Lions Host S Mike Edwards

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.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Yardbarker / September 20
Lions star hit with largest Week 1 fine from the NFL

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.

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / September 18
Three ways Lions can improve after loss to Bills

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.

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