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David Montgomery News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 16
David Montgomery Having Disastrous Season Shows Lions Won Trade
The Detroit Lions have quickly seen the benefits of trading away running back David Montgomery. Offensive lineman Juice Scruggs is the highest PFF-graded center in the National Football League (75.6), through the first five weeks of the 2026 NFL season.
Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / October 16
Detroit Lions Acquire 9-Year Veteran WR in Sudden Move
The Detroit Lions have added veteran wide receiver DeAndre Carter to their practice squad, bringing in an experienced return specialist to address a sudden hole on special teams.
Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 16
Lions Legend Sends Clear Message to OC Drew Petzing As Expectations Rise
The Detroit Lions have continued to put points on the board under offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. However, strong scoring numbers have not stopped expectations from rising in Detroit.
The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks who have thrown the second-most touchdowns for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 16
Updated 2026 Lions Game-by-Game Predictions Following First Quarter
The Detroit Lions sit with a record of 3-2 through the first five games of the 2026 NFL regular season. Here is an updated look at the remaining schedule, with predictions for each of the remaining games on the schedule.
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.
Dan Campbell News / Athlon Sports / October 16
Dan Campbell's Bye Week Assignment Asks Which Lions Are Costing Them in Critical Moments
Most teams treat the bye as a breather. Dan Campbell turned it into homework. After the Detroit Lions rolled past the Arizona Cardinals 45-21 on Sunday,
Tom Kennedy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15
Lions sign former Bears, Chargers return man after Tom Kennedy injury
With wide receiver and return specialist Tom Kennedy ruled out for the remainder of the season because of a knee injury, the Detroit Lions have turned to veteran return specialist DeAndre Carter to bolster their depth.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 15
Detroit Lions Defensive Line Has Exceeded Expectations
The Detroit Lions’ defense has been one of the league's worst units through the first five weeks of the season. Yet, not all has been bad for defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard's unit.
Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / October 15
Jared Goff is Playing at an Elite Level When the Lions Need Him Most
The Detroit Lions are off to a 3-2 start to the 2026 NFL season, and though the team has plenty of issues to sort out during its Week 6 bye, one position the coaching staff doesn’t have to worry about is quarterback.
Andre Carter News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15
Lions To Sign WR DeAndre Carter
The Lions lost returner Tom Kennedy in Week 5. He is expected to undergo surgery on his MCL and spend the remainder of the 2026 season in recovery. Detroit spent Thursday looking at free agent options to serve as Kennedy’s replacement. DeAndre Carter and Steven Sims worked out for the Lions, as noted by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
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.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 15
The Lions just added a veteran return specialist, but Tom Kennedy’s replacement job is far from settled
Detroit is adding 33-year-old DeAndre Carter to the practice squad as it searches for a new punt returner, but the veteran will still have to compete for the job.
Brian Branch News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 15
One Advanced Metric Showcases Just How Important Brian Branch Is
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch could be returning to action soon from a torn Achilles. After continuing his rehab throughout the bye week, the team is hoping the former second-round pick can suit up against the Green Bay Packers in Week 7.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15
Lions’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week
The Detroit Lions are a difficult team to figure out at this point in the 2026 NFL season. Detroit is 3-2 after a decisive Week 5 victory over Arizona.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 15
3 Lions players other teams could call about before the trade deadline — including one Detroit should seriously consider moving
Detroit isn’t selling its stars, but Juice Scruggs, Levi Onwuzurike and Isaac TeSlaa could all draw legitimate interest — and one of them might be worth turning into help at cornerback.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 14
Vikings land significantly higher than division rivals in ESPN's Power Rankings
The NFC North has become a competitive division, but the Vikings have a clear jump on their competition through Week 5.
Detroit Lions News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 14
Lions show why their offense could be a problem for the entire NFL
The Detroit Lions made a statement in Week 5, beating the Arizona Cardinals 45-21. Their offense could trouble NFL opponents. Speaking on Netflix’s The White House with Michael Irvin, former NFL wide receiver Andrew Hawkins praised Jared Goff’s production when protected.
Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / October 14
Brad Holmes deserves criticism for the secondary, but what he did with the Lions’ offensive line is incredible
Detroit entered the offseason needing answers at tackle, center and guard. Five games later, PFF has the Lions ranked No. 1, with a rookie tackle thriving and a backup center creating a legitimate controversy.
Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / October 14
Dan Campbell Provides Honest Assessment of Lions Rookie Amid Defensive Struggles
The Detroit Lions entered Week 5 under pressure to address their defensive struggles. Despite questions about the unit’s performance, Dan Campbell’s team responded with a convincing 45-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.
Jalen Mills News / Viral Sports News / October 14
Detroit Lions Dump 11-Year NFL Veteran Before Week 6
The Detroit Lions have parted ways with veteran defensive back Jalen Mills, releasing him from the practice squad on Tuesday as the team navigates its bye week, via the NFL transaction wire.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 13
Lions get a massive boost in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings
Thanks to the Lions' strong showing, they're rising in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings after the game in Week 5.
Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / October 12
Lions’ Tom Kennedy Likely To Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery; Devin White Suffers Broken Forearm
The Lions improved to 3-2 with a 45-21 thrashing of the Cardinals on Sunday, but they did not escape Arizona unscathed. Wide receiver/returner Tom Kennedy and linebacker Devin White each went down with significant injuries in the first half.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 12
Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs is aiming for LaDainian Tomlinson's TD record; is RB on track to break it?
Gibbs, 24, now has 58 career TDs (46 rushing, 12 receiving), surpassing former Lions RB Barry Sanders — a Pro Football Hall of Famer — for the most in NFL history before turning 25.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 11
Lions make NFL history in much-needed win over Cardinals
The Detroit Lions are back and ready to climb back to the top of the NFC North. Well, Rome wasn't built in a day, but the Lions did inch one step closer to getting up in the NFC North on Sunday with a needed win over the Arizona Cardinals, 45-21.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 10
Lions predicted to make major move to try to save their season
NFL teams are already making changes, mainly if they're losing teams, and even though we're just in Week 5 of the season, time is getting tight when it comes to turning a season around. One team that really needs some help is the Detroit Lions.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 8
Lions ready to make major change happen, defensive coordinator says
The Detroit Lions are 2-2 to start their season, and they're nearing the bottom of the NFC North. If they're going to make it to the postseason, they'll have to turn things around, and it starts with the defense.
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