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Lions Make $38 Million Decision as Amon-Ra St Brown & Penei Sewell’s Contracts Restructured

The Motor City team is set to open their 2026 NFL season against the New Orleans Saints in a day at Ford Field. Ahead of their first game, the Detroit Lions have made some moves, creating a massive salary cap.

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Lions Sign DL Levi Onwuzurike To PS, Elevate DL Ben Stille

The Detroit Lions announced Saturday that they’ve elevated DL Ben Stille to their active roster and signed veteran DL Levi Onwuzurike to their practice squad. Onwuzurike, 28, was drafted by the Lions with pick No.

Greg Dortch News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Bills Elevate WR Greg Dortch & RB Frank Gore Jr.

Per the wire, the Bills are elevating WR Greg Dortch and RB Frank Gore Jr. ahead of their Week 1 matchup. Dortch, 28, signed on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Wake Forest in 2019.

Levi Onwuzurike News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Lions Roster Moves: The Lions’ strange Levi Onwuzurike move makes sense now — but their Week 1 decision adds another twist

Onwuzurike is already back one day after his surprising release, confirming the roster workaround — but Detroit chose a different defensive lineman for Sunday.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 12

How To Watch, Listen, Stream Detroit Lions Against New Orleans Saints

The Detroit Lions feel the preparation all throughout training camp and the preseason has put the roster in position to be able to start the 2026 season playing at a high level.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Detroit Lions Open With a Safety Problem They Can't Fully Replace

The Detroit Lions will open Sunday against the New Orleans Saints without safeties Kerby Joseph (knee) and Brian Branch (Achilles), putting veteran replacements Chuck Clark and Avonte Maddox at the center of a Week 1 test Detroit cannot afford to treat as routine.

Sam LaPorta News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 12

What Two Recent Contract Extensions Mean For Lions TE Sam LaPorta

A division rival of the Detroit Lions may have helped set up their next big move. On Saturday, a pair of teams including the Green Bay Packers and Las Vegas Raiders agreed to contract extensions with their respective tight ends, which is paving the way for the Lions to get a deal done with Sam LaPorta.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 12

The Lions didn’t need to clear $35 million in cap space. So why did they? Something bigger feels like it’s coming — just not yet, but here’s what to keep an eye on

Detroit could have created just enough room to get compliant. Instead, Brad Holmes built one of the NFL’s biggest cap cushions, and there’s at least one situation worth monitoring as the season unfolds.

Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / September 12

Reports: Lions rework deals for 2 stars, free up $35.7M

The Detroit Lions restructured the contracts of wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and left tackle Penei Sewell and created $35.68 million in cap space, multiple outlets reported Saturday.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 12

5 Players Detroit Lions Must Scout in College Football 2026 Week 2

As the NFL season sees the first official Sunday action of the season on September 13, the college football world continues their slate as week two kicked off with a 77-7 Miami (Fl.) drubbing of Florida A&M.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12

Lions Restructure Two Contracts, Create $35.68MM In Cap Space

The Lions have restructured the contracts of two of their premier players, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and left tackle Penei Sewell, according to Spotrac.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 12

Lions Restructure Contracts to Maneuver Under Salary Cap

The Detroit Lions have managed to become salary cap compliant ahead of the start of the regular season. After the team was near the cap limit following roster cuts, general manager Brad Holmes has made some moves to help get the team back under the limit.

NFL News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 12

'He Has the Knockout Punch' – Saints DC Brandon Staley Highlights the Threat Posed by Jahmyr Gibbs Ahead of Season Opener

The Detroit Lions are preparing for their season opener against the New Orleans Saints. While Detroit enters the matchup with one of the NFL’s most talented rosters, the Saints know they face a major threat in Jahmyr Gibbs.

Detroit Lions News / Total Pro Sports / September 11

Lions Release 2nd-Round Pick Who Survived Every Roster Cut Since 2021, Just Two Days Before Season Opener

Detroit finalized its 53-man roster just last weekend. Sunday’s opener against New Orleans seemed like the last major hurdle before the Lions could settle into the regular season.

Levi Onwuzurike News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Lions Cut Two Including DL Levi Onwuzurike

The Detroit Lions announced Friday that they’ve released DE Levi Onwuzurike from their roster and DL Tyre West from the Practice Squad. Onwuzurike suffered a torn ACL in July and missed the entire season on the NFI list after signing a one-year deal.

NFL News / EasySportz / September 11

Lions vs. Saints Week 1 Preview: Detroit Looks to Start Fast at Home

The 2026 NFL season is finally here, and the Detroit Lions will open their campaign at home against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Ford Field. Detroit enters the matchup looking to bounce back from a disappointing 9-8 season that saw the team miss the playoffs after entering the year with much higher expectations.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 11

Detroit Lions get almost perfect Week 1 injury news, with just one question left

Every Lion who appeared on the injury report this week has been cleared for Sunday except one, giving Detroit an unusually healthy roster for the opener.

Dan Campbell News / DetroitLionsCommunity / September 11

Dan Campbell gives update on injured Lions star

The Lions are hoping to have one of their young defensive players available for the season opener. Now, Detroit has received an encouraging update ahead of their season opener against the New Orleans Saints.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 10

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Jameson Williams News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 10

Lions’ Jameson Williams stuns fans with new look he pulled off all himself right before Week 1

Sure, the Detroit Lions are going to feed Jahmyr Gibbs this season. But Jameson Williams believes the whole offense will be unstoppable. And Williams stunned fans with a new look he pulled off right before Week 1, according to a post on X by Eric Woodyard.

Jared Goff News / Athlon Sports / September 9