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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 4
One of the Lions’ biggest steals from the 2026 NFL Draft may never start a game for them
The Lions may have found themselves a premium backup quarterback in Luke Atlmeyer I think the Detroit Lions had a really good draft haul in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 4
3 players the Lions aren’t giving up on after the 2026 NFL Draft
Despite drafting or signing players in these guys’ positions, we still believe the Lions see a future with them Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is over, it’s time to take a look at the roster and think about some of the guys that the Lions aren’t likely to be giving up on after the draft.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 4
The Lions trade everyone hated looks like a fleece after the 2026 NFL Draft- Plus, a look at the final outcomes of the David Montgomery, Za’Darius Smith, and Tim Patrick trades
The Isaac TeSlaa trade, which a lot of Lions fans hated, wound up giving them some pretty good players Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is over and finalized, all of the Lions’ recent trades are finalized as well.
The 'Passing TD leaders by NFL franchise' quiz
How many of the career leaders for passing touchdowns for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 4
The Lions ignored the consensus board in 2026 — here’s who they reached for and why they still had a good draft despite that
Everyone is talking about the consensus boards right now. How did the Lions do against it? One of the biggest conversations coming out for the 2026 NFL Draft was that of the consensus boards.
The way-too-early 2027 NFL first-round mock draft
With the 2026 draft in the books, teams are already looking toward 2027. Here's our way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft, as of April 27, 2026.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 4
Lions Key Offseason Dates to Remember: OTAs, Mandatory Veteran Minicamp
The Detroit Lions are set to move deeper into the offseason in the coming weeks. After the NFL Draft reached its conclusion, the Lions are preparing for the next phase of the offseason.
Jameson Williams News / Football Analysis / May 4
Lions’ $83M Star Jameson Williams Hits NCAA With Lawsuit Over ‘Zero’ NIL Pay
The filing landed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on a Monday, and the number at the center of it stopped people cold. Not $83 million, the contract Jameson Williams signed with the Detroit Lions.
Jack Campbell News / A to Z Sports / May 4
3 ways the Lions can still take care of Jack Campbell after declining his fifth-year option
Three different contract projections that make up for the money lost by the Lions not picking up Campbell’s fifth-year option The Detroit Lions surprised a lot of people outside of Detroit, and basically nobody in Detroit, when they didn’t pick up All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell’s fifth-year option.
Anthony Lucas News / Yardbarker / May 4
Lions' under-the-radar signing may be their smartest move yet
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes finally put some resources into the team's edge-rusher position when he traded up to land Michigan edge-rusher Derrick Moore as the team's No.
Penei Sewell News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 3
Roundtable: Evaluating Penei Sewell Moving to Left Tackle
The Detroit Lions On SI staff examines how well Penei Sewell will transition to left tackle. 1. What position should Lions target with remaining open roster spots?
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 3
Grading Detroit Lions' Offseason Ahead of 2026 Season
The Detroit Lions entered the offseason with the intent of putting the roster in position to get back to the postseason in 2026. Detroit general manager Brad Holmes has never been one of the biggest spenders in free agency.
25 late-round draft picks who will impact the 2026 NFL season
The early-round picks get most of the headlines, but the later rounds are where championships are often built. These 25 late-round picks from the 2026 draft have a chance to make impacts as rookies and beyond.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 3
What NFL Draft Told Us About Dan Campbell's Plan for Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions want to get back to their identity. In the NFL Draft, the Lions made seven picks. Of those seven, four were either offensive or defensive linemen.
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / May 3
Lions finally did something fans have wanted for years
You know that feeling when you've been following an NFL franchise for years, maybe even decades, and that team keeps making the same mistakes, over and over? That's an affliction that the Detroit Lions broke during the NFL Draft.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 2
Detroit Lions Post-Draft 2026 Salary Cap Update
The NFL Draft is over, and now the Detroit Lions' focus is on building out their 90-man roster for training camp. Detroit made seven selections in the draft, and has reportedly agreed to deals with a number of undrafted free agents.
Brad Holmes News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 1
What Brad Holmes Quietly Revealed About Detroit Lions During The Draft
The Detroit Lions front office and coaching staff took a long, hard look at their process and their decisions over the course of the last 12-16 months.
Detroit Lions News / HITC / May 1
The Lions drew a hard line between the positional value of Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell
Detroit’s decision around fifth-year options made one thing clear: the Lions are strict about how they assign value across their squad. They were happy to commit $14.29 million to Jahmyr Gibbs for 2027 but turned down Jack Campbell’s $21.9 million option, even after his All-Pro campaign.
DK Metcalf News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 1
Prosecutor Makes Decision About DK Metcalf After Lions Fan Incident
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office has made a decision regarding Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf, following an unfortunate incident that took place at Ford Field last season.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 1
No Detroit Lions Invited To Attend 2026 NFL Rookie Premiere
In a couple of weeks, several NFL rookies will attend the annual NFL Rookie Premiere. This year, no Detroit Lions were invited to take part in the networking event.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 1
Pro Comparisons for 2026 Detroit Lions Draft Picks
The Detroit Lions are hoping their 2026 Draft class can help them return to the ranks of contenders after a down year in 2025. Detroit missed the postseason last year, but are hoping to get back in the mix of earning another division title in 2026.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 1
Why the Lions needed to trade up to get Kendrick Law in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft
The Lions had good reason to move up to go get Kendrick Law in the 2026 NFL Draft The Detroit Lions wowed everyone on day three of the 2026 NFL Draft when they not only selected a receiver in the fifth round, but also traded up to get him.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 1
A timeline on when the Lions might get rookie deals done for each of their 2026 NFL Draft picks
When the Lions might get their rookie deals done based off recent timelines Earlier on Friday, we talked about the possibility that the Detroit Lions could have some trouble getting second-round pick Derrick Moore signed to his rookie deal ahead of training camp, as they did with Tate Ratledge last year.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / May 1
The Lions may have trouble getting Derrick Moore signed to his rookie deal
The Lions might have to play the long game with second-round pick Derrick Moore, much like they did with Tate Ratledge last summer Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is over, the next stop for the Detroit Lions is to get these rookies signed to their rookie deals ahead of training camp.
D.J. Reader News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 30
Giants Have Competition To Sign DT D.J. Reader
It was reported the Giants were expected to sign veteran DT D.J. Reader following the draft after trading DT Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati. Per Jordan Schultz, the Giants are “still very much in the mix” for Reader, but they have real competition from other teams.
Jack Campbell News / Field Level Media / April 29
Report: Lions decline LB Jack Campbell's fifth-year option
The Lions reportedly made a split decision with their 2023 first-round draft selections, picking up running back Jahmyr Gibbs' fifth-year option but not All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's.
Jameson Williams News / The Spun / April 28
Jameson Williams Files Lawsuit Against NCAA, Big Ten, SEC
Jameson Williams filed a noteworthy lawsuit that numerous other former college athletes may watch closely. According to the New York Post's Edward Lewis and Jeremy Louwerse, Williams filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, Big Ten, and SEC in Los Angeles County on Monday.
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