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On YouTubeDetroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 6
The Lions’ latest signing could point to Detroit finally giving fans their dream haul in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Detroit Lions have put a ton of work into their secondary during free agency, and now they’re adding another piece before the 2026 NFL Draft. Well, bringing one back might be a better way to put it.
The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The AP has awarded its Defensive Player of the Year Award to the NFL's most outstanding defender since 1971. How many of the NFL DPOYs can you name in six minutes?
Avonte Maddox News / Pro Football Rumors / April 6
Lions Re-Sign DB Avonte Maddox
Avonte Maddox is signing up for another season in Detroit. The Lions announced Monday they agreed to terms to bring back the veteran defensive back. The longtime Eagles slot defender played 14 games, starting three, with the Lions last season.
2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds
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.
NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 6
Perfect Late-Round Offensive Tackle Fit for Detroit Lions
Memphis Tigers offensive tackle Travis Burke, a physically-imposing Day 3 prospect, checks in at 6-foot-9, 325 pounds with roughly an 83-inch wingspan.
Dexter Lawrence News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 6
Examining If Lions Could Be in Market For Giants DT Dexter Lawrence
The Detroit Lions are certainly a team that could benefit from the services of New York Giants 28-year-old defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. According to multiple reports, Lawrence has made the decision to request a trade.
Taylor Decker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 6
Taylor Decker Won’t Play For Bears Or Packers?
The Lions granted LT Taylor Decker‘s request to be released this offseason after the team approached him about a pay cut. Appearing on the Lions Collective podcast, Lions beat writer Justin Rogers spoke on Decker’s future after interviewing him for an article.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 6
Three hauls the Lions can realistically get back if they traded down from the 17th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
The Detroit Lions have a really ugly gap in their draft picks right now. They go from the 50th pick to the 118th pick, and that is just a lot. Sure, the Lions could stay at 17, and they either trade down from 50 or look for a big trade up into the third round.
2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact
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.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 6
Lions hosted Michigan linebacker for a visit ahead of 2026 NFL Draft, ‘One of the most instinctive linebackers in the class’
The 2026 NFL Draft is 18 days away, and the Detroit Lions are continuing to get their visits in. This time, they took a look at a player who isn’t too far away at all.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 6
Lions Proposed Draft Trade Down Offer With Eagles Is Win-Win Scenario
The Detroit Lions currently do not possess a third-round pick in this year's NFL Draft. General manager Brad Holmes made the decision to trade multiple third-round picks to move up in last year's draft to select wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 6
The Lions have had multiple visits with sleeper edge rusher with positional versatility ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is just 18 days away, and the Detroit Lions are making sure they do their due diligence with visits. Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated recently spoke with one edge rusher who has already spoken with the Lions multiple times, and one of the coaches he spoke to tells a bit of a story on what the Lions might see for him.
Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / April 6
The Detroit Lions Must Move Penei Sewell To Left Tackle
Penei Sewell was the first draft pick of the Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell era in Detroit. Viewed as a building block for a rebuilding franchise, Sewell has been everything the Lions hoped for and more.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 6
4 under-the-radar tackles the Lions could wait and take outside of the first round in the 2026 NFL Draft, and win big with
In just over two weeks, the Detroit Lions will be on the clock in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and almost everyone believes the same thing. They’ll probably take a tackle.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Wild but brilliant move Lions must make in 2026 NFL Draft
The air in Detroit is thick with gritty anticipation as we approach the 2026 NFL Draft. This franchise has spent the last few years shedding its “Same Old Lions” skin.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 5
Perfect Late-Round EDGE Fit for Detroit Lions
It's no secret that many believe the Detroit Lions would vastly improve their defense with the addition of a second potent EDGE opposite of Aidan Hutchinson.
Detroit Lions News / Gridiron Heroics / April 5
Jahmyr Gibbs Goes Viral After Priceless Answer on Men’s National Championship Pick
The Detroit Lions have spent the past two seasons redefining their offensive identity. Few players embody that shift better than Jahmyr Gibbs, whose explosive playmaking has turned him into one of the league’s most watchable stars.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 5
Roundtable: Lions Players Who Could Exceed Expectations in 2026
The Detroit Lions On SI staff examines which Lions players could exceed expectations in 2026. 1. Which player could have a surprise 2026 season? Christian Booher: I think Ennis Rakestraw has a real chance to surprise some people in 2026.
Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 5
What Dan Campbell Said About Key 2026 Lions Free Agent Signings
As the calendar rolls over to April, it is now a reflective time for NFL teams like the Detroit Lions to evaluate how they fared in free agency. Head coach Dan Campbell was among the attendees at the NFL league meetings, and he sat down for a one-on-one interview with team reporter Tim Twentyman to discuss a wide of range of topics.
Isaac TeSlaa News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 5
Two Key Improvements Isaac TeSlaa Can Make to Elevate Game in 2026
The Detroit Lions correctly have elevated expectations for second-year wideout Isaac TeSlaa. Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters at the annual league meetings the former Arkansas wideout certainly improved the most throughout the course of his rookie season.
Jahmyr Gibbs News / Larry Brown Sports / April 4
Jahmyr Gibbs could have a new role for the Lions in 2026
The Detroit Lions may really be trying to maximize what they have in Jahmyr Gibbs. Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke to reporters this week at NFL League Meetings.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / April 3
Lions HC Dan Campbell issues Jahmyr Gibbs warning for rest of NFL
While the Detroit Lions are coming off a disappointing season that they ended with a record of 9-8, Gibbs cemented his status as one of the NFL's most dynamic playmakers.
Frank Ragnow News / Football Analysis / April 3
Lions Call Ragnow’s Bonus ‘Our Money’ After His Body Broke Down Playing 16 Games For Them
Frank Ragnow played through a torn pectoral in 2024. Came back two weeks later. Suited up for 16 of 17 games that season, snapping the ball through pain most people would use as an excuse to sit out a pickup basketball game.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 1
NFL amends 'DK Metcalf rule' that could lead to further ejections, penalties
The altercation between Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf and a Detroit Lions fan late in the 2025 NFL season has prompted a rule change for the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1
Lions get called out for demanding money back from former star
The Detroit Lions’ longstanding policy toward retired players is once again the source of controversy for the team.
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