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Brian Branch’s Return Could Be a Turning Point for the Detroit Lions’ Defense

Brian Branch’s Return Could Be a Turning Point for the Detroit Lions’ Defense

Relief is coming to the Motor City, as the Detroit Lions could be getting secondary help very soon. According to reports, Lions star safety Brian Branch could return to practice as early as this week.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 3
2 Lions Players Who Could Have Expanded Roles Against Panthers

2 Lions Players Who Could Have Expanded Roles Against Panthers

The Detroit Lions are hoping their young players continue to develop and make plays out on the football field. Two players that have started to catch the attention of the coaching staff are tight end Jackson Meeks and linebacker Jimmy Rolder.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 3
Dan Campbell Confirms Lions Were 'In On' Joey Porter Jr. Before Steelers Chose Dallas

Dan Campbell Confirms Lions Were 'In On' Joey Porter Jr. Before Steelers Chose Dallas

The reports linking the Detroit Lions to Joey Porter Jr. were accurate. Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Detroit was in the bidding for the cornerback before the Pittsburgh Steelers sent him to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2027 sixth-round pick and a 2028 second-rounder.

Joey Porter Jr. News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 3
5 Players Lions Must Scout: One That Will Make Fans Forget Joey Porter Jr.

5 Players Lions Must Scout: One That Will Make Fans Forget Joey Porter Jr.

The Detroit Lions sit at 2-1 as they head on a crucial road trip to Carolina to take on the Panthers on Sunday Night Football. Before they can dive into the Week 4 action, however, the college football world is in action for Week 5.

Aaron Rodgers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz
The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz
Amon-Ra St. Brown News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 3
Lions’ Amon Ra-St. Brown can’t believe Julian Edelman’s ‘dome’ question

Lions’ Amon Ra-St. Brown can’t believe Julian Edelman’s ‘dome’ question

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman caught Detroit Lions star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown completely off guard during a recent FOX Sports broadcast segment.

NFL News / Yardbarker
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 / Pro Football Rumors / October 2
Dan Campbell Confirms Lions Pursued Trade For Joey Porter Jr.

Dan Campbell Confirms Lions Pursued Trade For Joey Porter Jr.

The Cowboys acquired Joey Porter Jr. from the Steelers on Wednesday, reportedly beating out the Giants and Lions to land the cornerback. The notion that the Giants were in talks with the Steelers has been shot down since then, but the Lions were indeed involved.

Detroit Lions News / TWSN / October 2
3 Cornerbacks Who Could Give the Detroit Lions’ Defense a Much-Needed Boost

3 Cornerbacks Who Could Give the Detroit Lions’ Defense a Much-Needed Boost

Believe it or not, the Detroit Lions have trade targets to help the secondary. Wild concept, but the Lions aren’t screwed because they missed out on one player.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 2
Lions Targeting Post-Bye Cade Mays Return; Brian Branch Close To Practicing

Lions Targeting Post-Bye Cade Mays Return; Brian Branch Close To Practicing

The Lions doled out a decent guarantee to upgrade at center this offseason, signing Cade Mays after he closed his rookie contract as the Panthers’ starter.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 2
Amon-Ra St. Brown: Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Is 'Just a Freak'

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs Is 'Just a Freak'

The Detroit Lions will be squaring off with a Carolina Panthers team devoid of its top two cornerback on Sunday. Both Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson suffered

Dan Campbell News / Viral Sports News / October 2
Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell Reveals Big Injury News

Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell Reveals Big Injury News

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch is nearing a return to the practice field after missing the start of the 2026 season while recovering from a torn Achilles.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 2
Detroit Lions Rule Out OL Against Carolina Panthers, CB Questionable

Detroit Lions Rule Out OL Against Carolina Panthers, CB Questionable

The Detroit Lions have released their official Week 4 injury designation report. Offensive guard Ben Bartch, who missed all week of practice dealing with a foot injury, has been ruled out of the Week 4 Sunday Night Football contest against the Carolina Panthers.

NFL News / Yardbarker
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 / Athlon Sports / October 2
Jahmyr Gibbs Warns Lions Defense Bryce Young Could Start 'Carving Y'all Up' on Sunday

Jahmyr Gibbs Warns Lions Defense Bryce Young Could Start 'Carving Y'all Up' on Sunday

Jahmyr Gibbs has seen Bryce Young up close, so he took it upon himself to brief the Detroit Lions’ defense. The running back, one of the Lions seeing their stock rise through three games, shared a backfield with Young at Alabama in 2022, the quarterback’s final college season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2
Dan Campbell reveals if Lions came close to trading for Joey Porter Jr.

Dan Campbell reveals if Lions came close to trading for Cowboys' Joey Porter Jr.

While speaking with reporters on Friday, Campbell revealed whether or not general manager Brad Holmes came close to landing Porter before the 26-year-old ended up in Dallas.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones addresses Joey Porter Jr. contract, possible future trades, confidence in coaches
Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer shares fresh Joey Porter Jr. update for Texans game
Mike McCarthy discusses if Joey Porter Jr. trade impacted Steelers in loss to Browns
The 'NFL active INT leaders' quiz
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The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
 The 'Most HRs by an MLB first baseman' quiz
The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
 The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 2
The Lions defense could look noticeably different Sunday, starting with one young player I’m ready to put in the lineup

The Lions defense could look noticeably different Sunday, starting with one young player I’m ready to put in the lineup

Detroit’s offense should remain mostly unchanged, but Rakestraw, Nowaske and several young defenders could see expanded roles on a defense that continues to evolve.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 2
Lions vs. Panthers Prediction Lab: Detroit has some major advantages, but one problem could keep Carolina in this game

Lions vs. Panthers Prediction Lab: Detroit has some major advantages, but one problem could keep Carolina in this game

Carolina will be without both starting cornerbacks and could have issues up front, but Detroit’s own third-down problems give the Panthers a path to making this much closer than it should be.

Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 2
Lions Jared Goff Can Pass All-Time Great Quarterback This Week

Lions Jared Goff Can Pass All-Time Great Quarterback This Week

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has the opportunity in Week 4, against the Carolina Panthers, to pass one of the all-time great signal-callers on the regular season passing yards list.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 2
The Lions have one defensive number that’s killing them, and fixing it, even a little, could change everything

The Lions have one defensive number that’s killing them, and fixing it, even a little, could change everything

Detroit has been fine on first and second down and is getting pressure when it needs to. The problem is a narrow range of third downs where conversions and costly penalties keep extending drives.

Jared Goff News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 1
'He’s Still Crushing It' – Lions Edge Rusher Backs Jared Goff Strongly After Week 3

'He’s Still Crushing It' – Lions Edge Rusher Backs Jared Goff Strongly After Week 3

Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson backed Jared Goff after Detroit’s Week 3 win over the New York Jets. Hutchinson discussed Goff’s profile while speaking to reporters and explained how the quarterback position had changed in recent years.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 1
Lions' Campbell reacts to what Bears' Johnson said about Goff

Lions' Dan Campbell reacts to what Bears' Ben Johnson said about Jared Goff

Ever since Johnson stopped serving as the OC of the Lions to become head coach of the Bears in January 2025, he has taken multiple playful shots at Goff.

Lions' Jared Goff addresses potential controversy involving Bears' Ben Johnson
Bears HC Ben Johnson remains mum on Case Keenum-Tyson Bagent plans for Week 4 vs. Jets
Case Keenum was ready to make major career decision before hearing from Bears' Ben Johnson
The '2015 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
Jameson Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / September 30
Lions WR Jameson Williams won't face charges over assault allegation

Lions WR Jameson Williams won't face charges over assault allegation

Jameson Williams was facing an allegation of assault in Oakland County, Michigan, but no chargers were filed after an investigation.

Bryce Young News / Yardbarker / September 30
Ailing defense puts pressure on Panthers QB Bryce Young entering 'SNF'

Ailing defense puts pressure on Panthers QB Bryce Young entering 'SNF' Lions showdown

Coming off his worst game of the young season, the league's passing yards leader will have to turn the page in a hurry.

Panthers Place CBs Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson On IR
NFL Week 4 prime-time predictions: Bryce Young-led Panthers shock Lions in battle of high-octane offenses
Lions' Jared Goff addresses potential controversy involving Bears' Ben Johnson
The 'Most Pro Bowls by NFL franchise' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30
Lions' Goff addresses potential controversy involving Bears' Johnson

Lions' Jared Goff addresses potential controversy involving Bears' Ben Johnson

Before Johnson became head coach of the Bears in January 2025, he served as Goff's offensive coordinator with the Lions from 2022-24.

Case Keenum was ready to make major career decision before hearing from Bears' Ben Johnson
'MNF' takeaways: Case Keenum shines in Bears' home upset over Eagles
Ben Johnson addresses possible Case Keenum, Tyson Bagent conundrum after Bears' win over Eagles
The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 30
NFL Week 4 prime-time predictions: Bryce Young-led Panthers shock Lions in battle of high-octane offenses

NFL Week 4 prime-time predictions: Bryce Young-led Panthers shock Lions in battle of high-octane offenses

Each week, Yardbarker previews prime-time NFL games on Thursday, Sunday and Monday night, predicting the result of each. Here are our Week 4 picks.

Todd Monken admits Browns' problem is becoming 'counterproductive to winning'
Analyst shares bold prediction for how NFL will respond to pass interference controversies
Two-minute drill: Chiefs-Raiders square off in surprising battle of unbeatens, major injuries, more
Will Mike McCarthy help Steelers overcome recent struggles in Cleveland?
The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 28
Lions Making Two Practice Squad Moves

Lions Making Two Practice Squad Moves

The Detroit Lions announced they have released DB Natrone Brooks from the practice squad and signed TE Miles Kitselman in a corresponding move.  Detroit’s

Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / September 28
Detroit Lions Star Fires Back at NFL Over Insane $60 Million Fine

Detroit Lions Star Fires Back at NFL Over Insane $60 Million Fine

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown did not hide how he felt after the NFL came calling with a stack of penalties. After Detroit’s 41-31 loss to Buffalo in Week 2, the Lions star was assessed four separate fines for what the league labeled illegal celebrations and vulgar acts.

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