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Lions 2027 Mock Draft Puts Pressure on Ennis Rakestraw Jr. to Perform in Critical Year 3

The Detroit Lions are expecting multiple young players to take steps in the right direction in their development in 2026, especially cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

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Lions Week 2 Rookie Report: Who Is Making Waves, Disappointing at Camp?

With the second week of training camp now finished for Dan Campbell’s squad, the team’s 2026 rookie class has already provided a number of headlines. While injuries have deterred the progress of multiple first-year pros, a handful of rookies have made positive impressions as they work to solidify roles prior to the end of summer practices.

Dan Campbell News / Viral Sports News / August 8

Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell Slapped With Blatant Disrespect

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, who has guided the franchise to levels of success longtime fans once thought impossible, found himself ranked outside the top 10 in CBS Sports’ latest list of the NFL’s best coaches.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 8

Lions Name Richard Haddad Team President, CEO

Back in April, the Lions announced that team president and chief executive officer Rod Wood would be retiring before the 2026 NFL season and that they would begin searching for his successor.

Jonathan Taylor News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

How many of the NFL players to eclipse 1,500 rushing yards in one season can you name in eight minutes?

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 8

Lions 2026 Week 2 Camp 53-Man Roster Prediction: Who Stays, Who Gets Cut?

With two weeks of training camp down, the Detroit Lions are beginning the next phase of preparations for the regular season. Padded practices began Monday, and the Lions will now move into getting ready for their first preseason game on Thursday.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Detroit Lions News / EasySportz / August 8

There Should Be No Debate Over the No. 1 Pick in Fantasy Football

Jahmyr Gibbs should be the clear 1.01 over Bijan Robinson in fantasy football drafts. Both are elite running backs with league-winning upside, but Gibbs has one major advantage that shouldn’t be ignored: his situation is simply better.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 8

5 biggest things learned at Detroit Lions training camp so far

Two weeks of Detroit Lions training camp have answered some huge questions… and completely flipped others. Here are the five biggest things I’ve learned so far.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 8

Detroit Lions 2026 Week 2 Training Camp Winners and Losers

The Detroit Lions completed their first week of padded training camp practices and second week overall. After eight practices, several players have started to emerge as productive and consistent performers.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 8

Breaking Down Jahmyr Gibbs' Extension: Is New Deal Lions Friendly?

The Detroit Lions continued their approach of retaining young talent by signing running back Jahmyr Gibbs to a record extension ahead of the 2026 season.

Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 7

Dan Campbell Has Tough Decision With Bengals Playing Starters in Preseason Opener

The Detroit Lions will begin preseason play in less than a week. On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Lions will take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium for their preseason opener.

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Aidan Hutchinson Delivers Brutal Welcome to the NFL Moment to Lions First-Round Pick Blake Miller

The Detroit Lions bolstered the trenches with their first-round pick in April's draft, selecting offensive tackle Blake Miller out of Clemson with the No.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 7

4 Questions Lions Have Yet to Answer So Far in Training Camp

The Detroit Lions are nearly two weeks into training camp ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Dan Campbell's group will continue practicing the coming week before hitting the road for the preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals next Thursday.

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The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 7

Lions get chilling warning ahead of 2026 season

The Detroit Lions have a lot to be excited about this season, and it hasn't even started yet.

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs gets historic extension after Falcons pay Bijan Robinson

Falcons' Bijan Robinson opens up about contract dispute between Lions, Jahmyr Gibbs

Dan Campbell has a new reason to smile before 2026 season

The '1K-rusher and 500-yard receiver' quiz

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7

Lions Worked Out Three Defensive Players

The Detroit Lions hosted three defensive players for workouts on Friday, including DB Ryan Cooper, DT Folorunso Fatukasi and DB Anthony Kendall, per the NFL Transactions wire. Fatukasi, 31, is a former sixth-round pick of the Jets back in 2018 out of Connecticut.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 7

The full details on Jahmyr Gibbs’ extension with the Lions are out, and it will alleviate any concerns you may have about Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch’s futures

The full details of Jahmyr Gibbs’ extension are out, and they should ease a lot of Lions fans’ concerns. The way Brad Holmes and Mike Disner structured this deal says a lot about what’s coming next.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 7

Recent RB megadeals should inspire Bills' James Cook to seek another new contract

By every objective measure, Cook is one of the most versatile and best running backs in the league. His current contract no longer reflects that.

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs gets historic extension after Falcons pay Bijan Robinson

Colts avoid potential Jonathan Taylor headache ahead of preseason

Bills secure protection for Josh Allen, agreeing to extension with key OL

Why Josh Allen still feels strongly about Bills' firing of Sean McDermott

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / August 7

Detroit Lions Star is Turning Heads With New Look

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell recently shared an observation that has fans and analysts talking about the physical transformation of one of his standout players.

Brad Holmes News / Athlon Sports / August 7

A Position Lions GM Brad Holmes Should Be Shopping to Upgrade

The Detroit Lions are nearly two weeks into training camp, and though the team hasn't taken the field for a preseason game yet, we've already learned a lot about Dan Campbell's squad.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 7

Lions Waived CB De’Shawn Rucker With Injury Designation

The Detroit Lions announced they have waived CB De’Shawn Rucker with an injury designation. This move came in correspondence with the Lions signing DL Ben Stille.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 6

Lions' Aidan Hutchison predicted to receive honor only reserved for NFL's greatest

Even being in the NFL for just four seasons, Hutchinson is already being considered a strong candidate for one of the league's greatest honors.

Insider shares when Lions may give extension for Jahmyr Gibbs

Dan Campbell has a new reason to smile before 2026 season

Insider shares warning about Jahmyr Gibbs contract standoff after Bijan Robinson deal

Falcons' Bijan Robinson opens up about contract dispute between Lions, Jahmyr Gibbs

The 'NFL sack leaders through two seasons' quiz

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Yardbarker / August 6

Insider shares when Lions may give extension for Jahmyr Gibbs

Will Gibbs get his extension sooner than later or will the saga drag on toward the start of the season?

Falcons' Bijan Robinson opens up about contract dispute between Lions, Jahmyr Gibbs

Two-minute drill: Patrick Mahomes' health, Bijan Robinson's historic deal, former No. 1 overall pick's reunion

Lions' Dan Campbell has a new reason to smile before 2026 season

The '1K-rusher and 500-yard receiver' quiz

Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / August 6

Former Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Has Died

The Detroit Lions family is mourning the loss of one of its standout receivers from the 1970s after Ray Jarvis passed away Aug. 3 in Waukesha, Wisconsin.