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David Montgomery News / Football Analysis / March 7
Lions End NFL’s Most Prolific RB Duo—Montgomery Shipped Out Mid-Combine
Less than 24 hours after publicly denying he wanted out of Detroit, David Montgomery found himself a Houston Texan. The Lions completed the first significant trade of the 2026 NFL offseason on March 3, sending their veteran running back to the Texans in a move that stunned fans who had taken Montgomery’s own social media rebuttal at face value.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 6
Detroit Lions May Have Far Too Many Holes to Fill
The Detroit Lions are only a couple of seasons removed from appearing in the NFC Championship game, and only one year has passed since the team won 15 games back in 2024.
The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
The NFL began officially tracking sacks in 1982. How many of the year-by-year leaders in sacks can you name in five minutes?
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
Taylor Decker News / Field Level Media / March 6
LT Taylor Decker requests release from Lions
Left tackle Taylor Decker, the Detroit Lions' longest-tenured player, requested his release from the team. Decker announced the news over social media on Friday, just a little over a week after he wrote that he intended to return for an 11th NFL season.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / March 6
Lions' Taylor Decker makes surprising career announcement
This is major news for Detroit.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Taylor Decker News / Pro Football Rumors / March 6
Lions Plan To Release LT Taylor Decker
Taylor Decker agreed to put off retirement earlier this offseason, but it looks like the veteran left tackle will be seeking a second NFL employer. The 10-year blocker announced on Instagram he is being released by the Lions (via NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero).
Taylor Decker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 6
Lions LT Taylor Decker Announces He’s Requested To Be Released
Lions’ veteran LT Taylor Decker announced on Friday that he has requested to be released by Detroit. Releasing Decker will free up $11.6 million in cap space and create $9.44 million in dead money, per OverTheCap.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 6
Detroit Lions Land Two Defensive Ends in Latest 7-Round Mock Draft
The Detroit Lions are likely going to find a handful of defensive ends who will fit their needs in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. In our latest mock draft, Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller is the pick at No.
Cameron Jordan News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 6
Pros and Cons of Lions Signing EDGE Cameron Jordan
Veteran pass-rusher Cameron Jordan could soon become one of the more intriguing free-agent targets for the Detroit Lions. After spending his entire career
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / March 6
Detroit Lions 7-Round Mock Draft 2.0
The NFL Draft is quickly approaching, so it is time for my Detroit Lions 7-Round Mock Draft 2.0. If you’d like, you can compare it to my first mock draft.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 6
Detroit Lions See Free Agent Center Options Dwindling
As each day passes, NFL teams are starting to ink free agents to improve their football team. For the Detroit Lions, they have yet to get out of the starting block, as the team has yet to officially restructure the contract of veteran quarterback Jared Goff.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 6
Lions Free Agency Big Board: Top 5 Targets at Every Position of Need
The Detroit Lions are set to get going in free agency next week. Currently, the Lions sit approximately $4 million above the NFL's established salary cap figure, but have the ability to be active by next week by restructuring contracts on their books.
David Montgomery News / Football Analysis / March 6
Lions Dump ‘Sonic And Knuckles’ Partner 24 Hours After Montgomery’s Viral 5 Word Denial
Less than 24 hours after sarcastically dismissing trade speculation on social media, David Montgomery was officially dealt. The Detroit Lions agreed to send the 28-year-old running back to the Houston Texans on Monday, March 2, 2026, ending a three-year partnership that produced some of the most productive rushing seasons in recent Lions history.
Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / March 5
Detroit Lions Host Former Top-10 Pick For Free Agency Visit
The Detroit Lions are aggressively exploring ways to reinforce their offensive line ahead of the 2026 season. According to league reports, the team recently hosted former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills for a free-agent visit.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 5
Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown shares passionate reaction over David Montgomery trade to Texans
Montgomery, 28, was second on the 2025 Lions with 158 carries, 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground. He also contributed 24 receptions for 192 yards.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4
Lions Tender ERFA Offer To K Jake Bates
The Detroit Lions officially tendered an offer to exclusive rights free agent K Jake Bates on Thursday, according to Dave Birkett. Exclusive rights contracts are essentially one-year minimum contracts based on the number of accrued seasons a player has.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / March 4
Lions QB Jared Goff reacts to David Montgomery's parting message
The Detroit Lions have decided to part ways with David Montgomery after three seasons, and the running back got emotional while saying goodbye to the fans and community he had treated as home.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 3
7 free agents the Detroit Lions need to make sure they avoid next week
NFL free agency starts up next week, and there are a ton of names out there that the Detroit Lions should be interested in, and there are a bunch of guys that they should not be interested in.
Terrion Arnold News / Football Analysis / March 3
Lions’ $3.9M Cornerback Beat 3 Men for Over an Hour in ‘Vigilante Justice’ Kidnapping Plot
Terrion Arnold’s Airbnb rental in Largo, Florida, was broken into twice. The thieves took designer bags, guns, $100,000 in cash, an $80,000 necklace, and his NFL phone.
Graham Glasgow News / Yardbarker / March 2
Graham Glasgow says he'll always be a fan of Lions even after release
The Detroit Lions must have made a huge impact on the life and career of Graham Glasgow.
Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / March 2
Three RBs Lions could take in NFL Draft to replace David Montgomery
The Detroit Lions have made a blockbuster trade, sending David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. While Detroit still has Jahmyr Gibbs as its star running back, the team's depth is going to be tested now.
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