The Detroit Lions are anxious to put last year’s fourth-place finish in the NFC North behind them. They came into the 2025 season as the favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, but the loss of offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, injuries and inconsistency prevented this team from finding its rhythm and living up to expectations.
As the summer continues, the countdown to Detroit’s matchup against New Orleans counts down faster and faster. For some players, their next, and maybe only, chance to impress is geared towards the August 13 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Detroit Lions already have an explosive arsenal of playmakers on offense, but the unit could reach the next level with a second-year breakout from wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa.
The Detroit Lions OnSI staff recaps week one of training camp and looks ahead to what's in store for week two. 1. What is your main takeaway from the first few days of Detroit Lions training camp?
Per the wire, the Lions have activated DB Christian Izien from the non-football injury list. Izien, 25, signed with the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Rutgers following the 2023 draft.
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 second-year wideout Isaac TeSlaa is not off to the start he would have liked at training camp. At practice on Sunday, it was a rough day for the former third-round pick, as he lost one-on-battles against Rock Ya-Sin and Roger McCreary.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs made his first appearance at a team practice session of the 2026 training camp on Sunday, marking a notable shift in his approach to contract talks even as he remained a non-participant in the on-field work.
The Detroit Lions are still working on signing Jahmyr Gibbs to a long-term contract extension, as the superstar running back reported to camp but has yet to practice, though he was present at Sunday's practice.
The Detroit Lions welcomed season ticket holders to their practice facility for the first open training camp practice of the new season. Fans were treated to watching many of their favorite players in action for the first time this year, along with getting a first look at some new faces that joined the fold in the offseason.
One of the most shocking storylines of the NFL offseason was the arrest of Terrion Arnold. The 2024 first-round pick turned himself in on felony charges of armed robbery and kidnapping on June 24, and the Detroit Lionsreleased him five days later on June 29.
The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.
Detroit Lions defensive end Derrick Moore left Sunday's training camp early and is being evaluated for a groin injury, according to reports. The specifics of what led Moore to leave practice early are not known, but the second-round pick is set to undergo evaluation on the severity of the ailment.
The Detroit Lions are eager to get a look at cornerback Ennis Rakestraw throughout 2026 training camp. Injuries have been the biggest detractor for Rakestraw in his first two seasons.
The Detroit Lions may have quietly found the perfect role for one young offensive lineman. The twist? It probably doesn’t end with him becoming a starter.
After the first three days of training camp, the picture for the Detroit Lions is becoming somewhat clearer. Defensively, the Lions have experimented with some different looks throughout the first three practices.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving Friday’s training camp practice with a neck issue, NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported Saturday.
There’s a new linebacker in the mix for the Detroit Lions, who signed All-Pro Devin White. Can he actually help them fix their problems at a position of concern?
The Detroit Lions announced they have signed TE Anthony Firkser to a contract. In correspondence, the Lions have waived TE Zach Horton. Firkser, 31, originally signed on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Harvard back in 2017.
The Detroit Lions didn’t spend a first-round pick on Blake Miller to have him sit on the bench for long. Just one day into training camp, the rookie offensive tackle appears to be gaining momentum in the battle for Detroit’s starting right tackle job.
Having assembled perhaps the NFL’s best safety duo, the Lions have not seen it at full strength in a while. Both Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph are weeks away from returning to practice; their recently announced stays on the active/PUP list figure to last a while.
There's an elephant in the room for Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions. Well, it's more like a question in the room that nobody wants to think about right now.