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Bears Hosted DE Marcus Davenport

Per the wire, the Bears hosted DE Marcus Davenport for a visit. Davenport, 29, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018. He signed a four-year, $13.741 million rookie contract with the Saints in 2018 that included an $8.074 million signing bonus.

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Lions Worked Out Four Free Agents Including Three RBs

The Detroit Lions officially hosted four free agents for workouts on Sunday, according to the NFL transactions wire. The full list includes: DB Ekow Boye-Doe

Tay Martin News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Tay Martin Emerging as Lions Roster Sleeper at Training Camp

The Detroit Lions' wide receiver room is one of the most competitive position groups in training camp. Detroit already has four roster locks at receiver in Amon-Ra St.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 16

Lions Experimenting With New Offensive Line Combination After Cade Mays' Injury

The Detroit Lions were dealt a crushing injury blow last week, as head coach Dan Campbell announced that center Cade Mays would miss significant time with a wrist injury.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 16

Winners and Losers From 2026 Day 13 Lions Training Camp Practice

The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field Sunday for their 13th training camp practice. Head coach Dan Campbell had his team back in pads for a contact practice as they begin to prepare for their next preseason game against the Washington Commanders.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 16

Lions’ Dan Campbell breaks silence on Terrion Arnold signing with Seahawks

The Detroit Lions have look good throughout training camp this summer. But injuries still continue to haunt the organization, just as they have over the past two years.

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25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps

The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.

Devin White News / Pro Football Rumors / August 16

Lions LB Devin White Pushing For Starting Role

Linebacker Devin White signed with the Lions just two weeks ago, but he is already pushing for a starting job in the second level of the team’s defense, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 16

Detroit Lions Waive Two, Sign New CB, Make RB Signing Official

The Detroit Lions made another addition to their roster heading into their second week of preseason games. On Sunday, the team signed cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe along with making the signing of running back Trayveon Williams official.

Dan Campbell News / A to Z Sports / August 16

Despite new league rules, Dan Campbell isn’t changing the Lions’ approach

The NFL is giving head coaches the option to hand off one of their sideline responsibilities in 2026. Dan Campbell has zero interest in doing that. And when you look at Campbell’s track record, it’s hard to argue with him.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 16

Lions Made Four Moves Sunday

The Detroit Lions announced they have officially signed RB Trayveon Williams and CB Ekow Boye-Doe to the roster. To make room, they waived RB Kye Robichaux and DB Loren Strickland with injury designations. Williams, 28, was a sixth-round pick by the Bengals out of Texas A&M back in 2019.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Ennis Rakestraw News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 16

Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Was PFF Lowest-Graded Player Against Bengals

Detroit Lions cornerback Ennis Rakestraw was the player who received the lowest grade (29.3) from Pro Football Focus, following the teams 16-14 loss on the road to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 15

What We Learned About Day 12 of 2026 Detroit Lions Training Camp

The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field at their Allen Park Performance Center for a 75-minute practice that was not padded. Head coach Dan Campbell shared with reporters prior to practice, "we're not going to do very much team, if any, today.

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NFC Notes: Micah Parsons, Tate Ratledge, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions G Tate Ratledge enters the second year of his career after being a second-round pick in last year’s draft. Detroit HC Dan Campbell praised Ratledge

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 14

Lions could cut ties with offseason signing pick after 'up and down' showing

Detroit signed the player, a former second-round pick by the Tennessee Titans, to a one-year, $1.4 million deal this offseason.

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Mike Macdonald explains why Seahawks signed Terrion Arnold despite legal case

In one of the most controversial moves of the offseason, the defending champions are adding more talent.

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Terrion Arnold News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14

Terrion Arnold makes decision on his NFL future

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold plans to sign a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Thursday night.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 13

Ahmed Hassanein has surprise breakout performance in Lions' preseason game

Ahmed Hassanein had the kind of game that could move him up on the depth chart.

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Seahawks willing to take chances with Terrion Arnold signing

If there wasn't enough attention on the Seattle Seahawks this preseason, the defending Super Bowl champions put themselves even more in the NFL spotlight on Thursday.

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McCarthy makes feelings on future clear after losing job to Kyler Murray

Saints hit with concerning injury to rookie WR Jordyn Tyson

Christian Gonzalez has one condition to sign a new deal with Patriots

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There might be a surprising trade suitor for Vikings' J.J. McCarthy

Kyler Murray will start the season as Kevin O'Connell's starting quarterback, with McCarthy as the primary backup.

NFL insiders share blunt takes about future of J.J. McCarthy

Vikings' J.J. McCarthy makes feelings on future clear after losing starting job to Kyler Murray

NFL GM drops big J.J. McCarthy landing spot prediction after Vikings snub

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Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 13

Why the Lions are most likely worst-to-first team in the NFL

In the NFL, fortunes can change almost overnight. A team that finishes last in its division one year can be playing for a division title the next. The Detroit Lions the most compelling candidate to make that jump in 2026.

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Lions HC Dan Campbell plans to 'push' RB Jahmyr Gibbs to reach a new level

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Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 12

Lions Not Close On Extensions With TE Sam LaPorta, S Brian Branch; Latest On Jahmyr Gibbs’ Extension

In extending Jack Campbell and Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions have checked off two key contract items from their offseason to-do list. While both first-rounders from Detroit’s impact 2023 draft class have been paid, the second-rounders — Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch — are entering contract years.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 12

Is Lions HC Dan Campbell's job in jeopardy?

The Detroit Lions are under pressure. It doesn't take a football expert to see that. This team has one of the best offenses in the NFL. They were top in the NFC North during the 2024-25 season and were almost unstoppable.

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