Detroit Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 16

Odds Lions Beat Buccaneers in Week 7

On Monday night, the Lions will look to get back on track against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Detroit, sitting at 4-2 and in second place in the NFC North, is coming off a 30-17 defeat at the hands of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs on Sunday night.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Side Lion Report / October 16

ESPN's top lesson for Lions bodes extremely well for second half of the season

The Detroit Lions had plenty of hope that Aidan Hutchinson would rebound strongly off the broken leg which doomed him in 2024, but it's possible that even they didn't know how good he would be in 2025.

Brian Branch News / Sporting News / October 16

Lions' Brian Branch suspension appeal reportedly decided by Packers Super Bowl legend

Brian Branch's fate of a one game suspension was put in the hands of a former Lions rival.

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Brian Branch News / Field Level Media / October 15

Lions S Brian Branch loses suspension appeal, will miss MNF

The Detroit Lions will be without Brian Branch on Monday night when they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the safety's one-game suspension was upheld on Wednesday.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Detroit Lions Make Sudden Move on Kansas City Chiefs Player

Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions saw their four-game winning streak come to an end in Week 6's edition of "Sunday Night Football," falling to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs 30-17 and dropping to 4-2 on the 2025 NFL season.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Lions boost depth with signing amid injury-riddled secondary

After roaring to a franchise‑best 15–2 record in 2024, the Detroit Lions entered this season with lofty expectations to rule the NFC North anew and push deeper into the playoffs.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 15

Lions Signing Former Panthers Safety

The Detroit Lions continue to make moves to bolster their secondary depth. On Wednesday, reports indicated that the Lions are signing defensive back Jammie Robinson to a one-year deal.

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Brian Branch News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15

NFL makes a decision on Brian Branch’s suspension appeal

Brian Branch will not be able to escape the suspension fairy. The NFL has ruled against the Detroit Lions safety Branch and upheld his one-game suspension after Branch appealed it, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Wednesday.

Brian Branch News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 15

NFL Upholds Brian Branch’s One-Game Suspension

The NFL has decided to uphold Lions DB Brian Branch‘s one-game suspension, according to Michael Signora. “Hearing officer Jordy Nelson, jointly appointed by the NFL and the NFLPA, has upheld the one-game suspension of Detroit defensive back Brian Branch,” Signora wrote.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 15

Vegas Expects Lions To Triumph Over Buccaneers on Monday Night

The Detroit Lions will return home to Ford Field for a pivotal Monday night showdown with Baker Mayfield and the surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite coming off a tough 30-17 road loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit (4-2) is listed as a 5.5-point betting favorite, according to DraftKings.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Buccaneers expected to be without important offensive players in Week 7

Without injuries factored in, Monday night’s Buccaneers-Lions matchup would reside as one of the league’s top games during the first half the season. Tampa Bay is 5-1 despite a slew of maladies on offense, while Detroit is 4-2 amid more injury trouble on the defensive side.

Dan Campbell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 15

Dan Campbell drops eye-opening revelation on Lions’ controversial penalty vs. Chiefs

On Sunday evening, the Detroit Lions dropped their second game of the young 2025 NFL season with a blowout road loss at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Detroit Lions News / The SportsRush / October 15

'I’ve Never Seen a Flag Come in That Late': Amon-Ra St. Brown Opens Up on Controversial Jared Goff TD Call vs. Chiefs

Jared Goff scored one of the coolest touchdowns of the season on Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. He motioned out wide and received a pass from David Montgomery, while Amon-Ra St.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 15

Dan Campbell issues a thinly-veiled warning to Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs

The Detroit Lions gave fans what they were asking for by making star running back Jahmyr Gibbs the clear-cut primary option in the backfield. However, the results have been surprisingly underwhelming thus far and his hyper-efficiency and explosive rate have predictably regressed in an expanded role.

Alim McNeill News / Pro Football Rumors / October 15

Lions DT Alim McNeill to make season debut in Week 7

After returning to practice earlier this month, Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill is nearing his long-awaited season debut. Head coach Dan Campbell told 97.1 The Ticket on Wednesday that McNeill will suit up against the Buccaneers in Week 7 in a showdown between NFC contenders (via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press).

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 15

PFF Identifies Seven Possible Detroit Lions Trade Targets

Through the first six weeks of the NFL season, the Detroit Lions sit second in the NFC North at 4-2. While their offense is high scoring, and Aidan Hutchinson and Amon-Ra St.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / October 15

NFL officials might have lied to Lions head coach Dan Campbell after Jared Goff's touchdown was reversed Sunday night

The plot has thickened, everyone. On Sunday night, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and the offense worked up a trick play that saw Goff go out wide and catch a touchdown pass from running back David Montgomery.

Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

Detroit Lions Dan Campbell Gives Emphatic Answer On Alim McNeill’s Status For Week 7

The Detroit Lions defense is about to get a major reinforcement. After weeks of speculation and careful management, head coach Dan Campbell has confirmed that star defensive tackle Alim McNeill is set to make his 2025 season debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 15

Lions Want to Even Out Workload Between Running Backs

Through six games, the Detroit Lions have had an uneven split in carries for running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Both backs are talented enough to be the feature back, but certain circumstances have dictated a slight disparity in action between the two running backs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13

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Patrick Mahomes News / Yardbarker / October 13

'SNF' takeaways: Chiefs get statement win over Lions

The Kansas City Chiefs overwhelmed the shorthanded Detroit Lions with a 30-17 win behind a historic night from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and a strong defensive showing.

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