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The plan for Brian Branch and the Lions after his return may have just revealed itself, or at least it should be this

The plan for Brian Branch and the Lions after his return may have just revealed itself, or at least it should be this

The Detroit Lions have spent all summer searching for an answer at one spot on defense — and they still don’t appear to have one. But with Brian Branch nearing his return, the solution might already be sitting right in front of them.

Roger Goodell News / A to Z Sports / August 18
Roger Goodell says international NFL teams are coming, so here’s what the Detroit Lions’ 2050 schedule could look like

Roger Goodell says international NFL teams are coming, so here’s what the Detroit Lions’ 2050 schedule could look like

Roger Goodell just said the quiet part out loud: NFL teams outside the United States are coming someday. So let’s get weird with it. What could the Detroit Lions’ schedule actually look like in that world?

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 18
Why the Lions playing their starters Saturday makes more sense than you might think

Why the Lions playing their starters Saturday makes more sense than you might think

The Detroit Lions are doing something Saturday that Dan Campbell hasn’t done since becoming head coach. Playing a significant number of starters in the preseason sounds risky.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 18
Six Starters Who Must Play in Lions Preseason Game Against Commanders

Six Starters Who Must Play in Lions Preseason Game Against Commanders

If the Detroit Lions elect to play starters in the preseason game, some have more to gain than others. Head coach Dan Campbell hinted that the Lions could play starters against the Commanders on Saturday.

Levi Onwuzurike News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 18
Lions Levi Onwuzurike 'Looks Great': Can He Contribute in DL Rotation?

Lions Levi Onwuzurike 'Looks Great': Can He Contribute in DL Rotation?

The Detroit Lions elected to retain Levi Onwuzurike for the beginning of the 2026 NFL season. Onwuzurike was brought back on a one-year deal prior to last season, but his season ended before it began as he suffered an ACL injury before training camp that cost him the entire season.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 17
Winners and Losers From Detroit Lions Training Camp Day 14 Practice

Winners and Losers From Detroit Lions Training Camp Day 14 Practice

The Detroit Lions held a scrimmage style practice Monday as they started their preparations for the second preseason game. Head coach Dan Campbell said

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

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.

Dan Campbell News / A to Z Sports / August 17
Dan Campbell confirms a suspicion about the Lions’ offensive line: They’re not going to do the wrong thing with one of their best guys

Dan Campbell confirms a suspicion about the Lions’ offensive line: They’re not going to do the wrong thing with one of their best guys

Dan Campbell cleared up something that had Detroit Lions fans a little nervous after Sunday’s practice. One of Detroit’s best young offensive linemen suddenly spent a lot of time somewhere unexpected.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 17
Lions star poised to make NFL history with lofty projection

Lions' Aidan Hutchinson poised to make NFL history with lofty projection

The Detroit Lions have quite a few stars on their current roster, but one that perhaps makes the most noise, at least on defense, is defensive end Aidan Hutchinson.

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Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Lions Most Discouraging Preseason Performance, and What Happens Next

Lions Most Discouraging Preseason Performance, and What Happens Next

The Detroit Lions saw some disappointing performances in their opening preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last Thursday, but none were more deflating than cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr's rough outing.

Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Jared Goff Isn't Ready to See Aaron Donald Again

Jared Goff Isn't Ready to See Aaron Donald Again

When Detroit Lions defeated the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card round at Ford Field in January 2024, Jared Goff felt a sense of relief. Heading into the 2026 regular season, the cause of that feeling, not having to face Aaron Donald anymore, may return.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 17
The Lions Player Worth Watching Closest in the Next Preseason Game

The Lions Player Worth Watching Closest in the Next Preseason Game

After losing to the Cincinnati Bengals in the preseason opener last week, the Detroit Lions will look to bounce back at home against the Washington Commanders on Saturday.

Marcus Davenport News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 17
Bears Expected To Sign DL Marcus Davenport

Bears Expected To Sign DL Marcus Davenport

Per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, the Bears are expected to sign veteran DL Marcus Davenport following a successful workout on Sunday. Davenport, 29, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018.

NFL News / Yardbarker
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

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 17
The Breakout Nobody Expected From Lions' Preseason Opener

The Breakout Nobody Expected From Lions' Preseason Opener

The Detroit Lions fell to the Cincinnati Bengals in the preseason opener last week, but we still learned a lot about Dan Campbell's group, especially the depth pieces.

Marcus Davenport News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16
Bears Meet With DE Marcus Davenport

Bears Meet With DE Marcus Davenport

The Bears hosted free agent defensive end Marcus Davenport on Sunday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. This is the first known interest in Davenport since he became a free agent in March.

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Antwaan Randle El might become the NFL's next hot HC candidate

Antwaan Randle El might quickly become the NFL's next hot HC candidate

Every year, there is that one assistant coach who quickly climbs the coaching ranks and becomes the hot candidate everybody in the NFL wants as their next head coach.

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Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers chasing NFL breakthrough

Bengals WR Dohnte Meyers chasing NFL breakthrough

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Dohnte Meyers did not take a conventional path to the NFL. Small-school football, an undrafted exit from college, DoorDash deliveries and a successful stop in Canada all preceded his first opportunity with an NFL team.

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16
Lions LB Devin White Pushing For Starting Role

Lions LB Devin White Pushing For Starting Role

Linebacker Devin White signed with the Lions just two weeks ago, but he is already pushing for a starting job in the second level of the team’s defense, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16
Lions Made Four Moves Sunday

Lions Made Four Moves Sunday

The Detroit Lions announced they have officially signed RB Trayveon Williams and CB Ekow Boye-Doe to the roster.  To make room, they waived RB Kye Robichaux and DB Loren Strickland with injury designations.  Williams, 28, was a sixth-round pick by the Bengals out of Texas A&M back in 2019.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 14
Lions could cut ties with offseason signing pick after 'up and down' showing

Lions could cut ties with offseason signing pick after 'up and down' showing

Detroit signed the player, a former second-round pick by the Tennessee Titans, to a one-year, $1.4 million deal this offseason.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 14
Mike Macdonald explains why Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold despite legal case

Mike Macdonald explains why Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold despite legal case

In one of the most controversial moves of the offseason, the defending champions are adding more talent. 

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 13
Ahmed Hassanein has surprise breakout performance

Ahmed Hassanein has surprise breakout performance in Lions' preseason game

Ahmed Hassanein had the kind of game that could move him up on the depth chart.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 13
Seahawks willing to take chances with Terrion Arnold signing

Seahawks willing to take chances with Terrion Arnold signing

If there wasn't enough attention on the Seattle Seahawks this preseason, the defending Super Bowl champions put themselves even more in the NFL spotlight on Thursday.

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J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / August 13
There might be a surprising trade suitor for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

There might be a surprising trade suitor for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

Kyler Murray will start the season as Kevin O'Connell's starting quarterback, with McCarthy as the primary backup.

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 13
Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

In the NFL, fortunes can change almost overnight. A team that finishes last in its division one year can be playing for a division title the next. The Detroit Lions the most compelling candidate to make that jump in 2026.

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 12
Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

The Detroit Lions are under pressure. It doesn't take a football expert to see that. This team has one of the best offenses in the NFL. They were top in the NFC North during the 2024-25 season and were almost unstoppable.

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