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3 Detroit Lions in danger of getting cut after 2025 minicamp

The Detroit Lions are ready to make another deep playoff push during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit will face more obstacles than ever in 2025, with a much harder schedule and two new coordinators.

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Lions 2025 Opponent Resumes Contract Talks With Star Defender

The Detroit Lions will face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season. According to NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler, the Bengals and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson have resumed contract extension talks, after a long period of time passed without any significant progress.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 15

Lions All-Grit Team: Defensive Line

The Detroit Lions have had a strong history of defensive linemen throughout their history. With the Lions' culture being built around grit, perhaps no position on the field embodies this trait more than the interior defensive line.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / June 15

Detroit Lions' GM opens up about trading for EDGE players

Last season, as the Detroit Lions dealt with an ever-increasing list of injured players, fans and pundits alike were crying out for the team to spend top dollar and trade for a quality replacement for pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson after his heartbreaking leg injury.

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The 'Active NFL players with 1,000-yard rushing seasons' quiz

How many of the active NFL players who have rushed for 1,000 or more yards in a season can you name in five minutes?

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Jahmyr Gibbs News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 15

By the Numbers: Jahmyr Gibbs Poised to Dominate NFL

Detroit Lions running backs coach Tashard Choice understands the type of running back the team has in Jahmyr Gibbs. "For him, the sky is the limit," Choice told reporters last month.

Tyleik Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 15

Lions Tyleik Williams Rookie Season Stat Prediction

The Detroit Lions invested in their defensive interior even more with the addition of first-round pick Tyleik Williams in the 2025 NFL draft. Williams

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / June 15

What is your relationship with the Detroit Lions and fatherhood?

Share your best Detroit Lions moments or stories about you and your dad—or you and your son. Sunday is Father’s Day, and for a lot of Detroit Lions fans, it’s a holiday that is intertwined with their football fandom.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / June 15

Lions trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out which Lions player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Side Lion Report / June 15

Lions coach just pushed Jahmyr Gibbs toward Offensive Player of the Year leap

The Detroit Lions are lucky to have an All-Pro-caliber running back in Jahmyr Gibbs to give their offense the boost they need to compete with the best of the best in the NFL.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 14

Lions Franchise Quarterback Listed as Dark Horse MVP Candidate

Detroit Lions quarterback should still have a lot to prove entering the 2025 NFL season. After a letdown performance against the Washington Commanders in the postseason, Detroit's franchise quarterback has been focused and driven to make another deep playoff push.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 14

Ranking Lions Teams Since 2000

The Detroit Lions have experienced plenty of ups and downs throughout the last 25 seasons. Recently, the team has experienced an unprecedented level of success.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Side Lion Report / June 14

Aidan Hutchinson's likely superstar turn should have Lions more than optimistic

The Detroit Lions endured a difficult finish to the 2024 season when they lost in the playoffs, but the biggest reason for the defeat may have been the way the injury situation played out.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / CBSSports.com / June 14

Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs praised by RB coach who vows to 'push him like no other' in 2025: 'The sky is the limit'

Gibbs could be poised for a monster season in Detroit

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 14

Lions' 2025 Roster Bubble: Linebackers

Heading into the 2025 season, the Detroit Lions’ linebackers room will be led by the starting trio of Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes. Manning the middle of the field will be Campbell, who is entering his third year in the league.

Dan Campbell News / Pride of Detroit / June 14

Did you always believe in Dan Campbell?

Did you ever let doubt creep in when it came to Dan Campbell’s ability to coach the Detroit Lions? As we enter Year 5 of the Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell era of the Detroit Lions, now is a good time to reflect on the past four years.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 13

Lions Running Back Had Unusual Bad Luck Stat

The Detroit Lions led the league in scoring last season and was fueled by a number of breakout performances. Featuring a talented duo of running backs and a plethora of pass catchers around quarterback Jared Goff, the offense often had little trouble driving up and down the field and finishing drives with scores.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 13

Sports Illustrated Ranks Detroit Lions Defensive Triplets

The Detroit Lions' defensive performance in 2024 was defined by the sheer number of injuries that the group faced. Headlined by Aidan Hutchinson's season-ending injury in Week 6, the Lions had several key players defensively to miss time on injured reserve.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 13

Who Are Lions' All-21st Century Team Running Backs?

The Detroit Lions have had a mixed bag when it comes to successful running backs since the abrupt retirement of Barry Sanders in 1998. In fact, the Lions' best running back since Sanders may be Jahmyr Gibbs, the player they drafted in the first-round of the 2023 draft.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / June 13

Lions GM Brad Holmes channels fan sentiment about Ben Johnson's career choice

Ben Johnson was not going to leave his post as Detroit Lions' offensive coordinator for just any head coaching job. That said, his departure was always inevitable, even if some fans didn't care to acknowledge it.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 13

Barry Sanders Details Having Shocking Heart Attack

Detroit Lions great Barry Sanders is speaking out about a shocking medical emergency he suffered last year. The Pro Football Hall of Fame running back

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 13

2 Detroit Lions underrated sleepers who could break out in 2025 NFL season

The Detroit Lions’ league punchline days are long gone. They’re legitimate season-on-season contenders—and not just in the NFC North. Recall that they reacherd the NFC Championship Game in 2023 and followed up with another playoff appearance in 2024.

Jared Goff News / Gridiron Heroics / June 13

Jared Goff Lands on Dark Horse MVP Candidates of NFL Expert — Here’s Why

Jared Goff has emerged as a dark horse MVP candidate for the 2025 NFL season, according to experts, with compelling arguments highlighting his recent form and the Detroit Lions’ offensive potential.

Jameson Williams News / Athlon Sports / June 12

A Jameson Williams Extension Would Be the Wrong Move for the Lions Right Now

While the Detroit Lions have been reluctant to spend on additions this offseason, big money for their stars has been the expectation in 2025. Kerby Joseph became the latest of their players to sign a hefty extension as his new deal made him the NFL's most expensive safety.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Lions Players Had Five of the NFL's Most Popular Jerseys in Newest Sales Data

The Detroit Lions were a popular team in 2024. We already know that they were the NFL's most-watched team during the 2024 season. Now it seems that the team's popularity translated to jersey sales for some of their biggest stars.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / June 11