The Detroit Lions are a difficult team to figure out before NFL free agency. Dan Campbell almost called the 2025 Lions complacent during an interview back in February.
NFL free agency begins Monday with the legal tampering period, as the teams around the league can begin negotiations during this time. For the Detroit Lions, there truly is a lot of uncertainty as far as which direction to go, and whether or not they will ultimately have the resources to make a big splash.
The Detroit Lions On SI staff examines what a successful free agency period would look like for the Detroit Lions. Christian Booher: I think the Lions need to find a starter for both the offensive and defensive line for it to be a successful free agency.
When the NFL’s legal tampering period begins Monday at noon (EST), the Detroit Lions are expected to approach free agency with a calculated and disciplined
In the last couple of weeks, the Detroit Lions finished scouting the NFL Combine before trading away David Montgomery, along with having stalwart offensive tackle Taylor Decker announce he will be testing free agency a week after announcing his return to Motown.
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.
The Lions entered March looking quite different. David Montgomery, one of the emotional cornerstones of Detroit’s offense over the past three seasons, was traded to Houston in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and draft compensation.
The Detroit Lions are entering free agency with a growing amount of holes to fill and not that much salary cap space to be able to outbid other teams from the highest-priced options.
The Detroit Lions may again have to fend off the Chicago Bears. This time, it is not on the field, but when free agency frenzy starts. Chicago already was able to poach one of Detroit's most successful offensive coordinators.
The NFL’s new league year is almost here. On Wednesday, March 11, at 4 pm ET, free agents can officially sign contracts with new teams. Many of those deals will have been reached during the “legal tampering” period, beginning Monday, March 9, at 12 pm ET.
The Detroit Lions are entering the next phase of the offseason, and it may just be the biggest one of them all for general manager Brad Holmes. Now in his sixth year leading the Lions' front office, Holmes has had to navigate one of the more topsy turvy offseasons of his tenure before free agency even begins.
It’s about that time. The NFL’s new league year is almost upon us. With the annual free agency feeding frenzy set to begin next week, now is the perfect time to make a shopping list for the Lions.
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.
One of the top free agent centers is now officially off the free agent market for the Detroit Lions. According to multiple reports, Connor McGovern has reached a new, lucrative contract extension to remain with the Buffalo Bills.
The Detroit Lions are facing a pivotal free agency period. With the window to negotiate deals beginning at Noon on Monday, the Lions and general manager Brad Holmes are certainly gearing up for what could be a big part of their player acquisition phase.
It's time for the 10th Detroit Lions OnSI mock draft roundup for the 2026 NFL Draft. Over the last week, the Lions have prioritized finding a replacement for Taylor Decker at left tackle at No.
Per Dave Birkett, the Lions could potentially consider moving RT Penei Sewell to the left side, now that LT Taylor Decker has requested his release from the team.
NFL free agency already had many names that were going to be interesting to watch, but the release or planned releases of other players currently under contract is going to make it even more so.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Jahmyr Gibbs no longer has his tag-team partner around. The Detroit Lions made the decision on Monday to trade away running back David Montgomery, sending him to an AFC team in exchange for multiple assets.
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.