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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 4

10 Players Detroit Lions Could Target at 2025 NFL Trade Deadline

Today marks a crucial deadline in the calendar for all NFL general managers. It is the NFL trade deadline. Here, teams can make their last acquisitions to gear up for a Super Bowl run, or sell off assets in the final year of their contract to acquire NFL Draft capital.

Brad Holmes News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 4

Revisiting Lions' Trade Deadline Deals Under Brad Holmes

In Brad Holmes’ first four years as the general manager of the Detroit Lions, he has been an active dealer both at the trade deadline and during the draft.

Marcus Davenport News / Pro Football Rumors / November 3

Lions are confident Marcus Davenport will return this season

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Jared Goff News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 3

Everything Lions QB Jared Goff Said After Loss to Vikings

Here is a transcript of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's postgame press conference following the team's 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 3

Lions' offensive line issues may push them to address a new trade deadline need

The Detroit Lions struggled offensively off their bye week against the Minnesota Vikings, failing to get into any kind of rhythm and sustaining a difficult 27-24 loss as a result.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 3

Lions' no-brainer trade to replace Christian Mahogany just became painfully clear

With the time left before Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline now best measured in hours, the Detroit Lions have to move quickly after Sunday's disappointing loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 3

The Lions now have a shot to bring in a defensive back who led the league in interceptions not long ago to help out

The NFL trade deadline is less than 24 hours away, and we don't know what the Lions are going to do at this point. What we do know is that there have been reports that they've been on the lookout for a safety and a defensive lineman.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 3

Detroit Lions 2025 Trade Deadline Rumors, Tracker

The Detroit Lions are a team looking to rebound quickly after losing a disappointing contest to the Minnesota Vikings. Dan Campbell, speaking to reporters on Monday afternoon, following the team's 27-24 loss, expressed the sky is not falling and the roster will do whatever it takes to weather the current storm.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / November 3

Brian Flores' Vikings defense excelled in one key area that completely Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs on Sunday and it's very sustainable

The Minnesota Vikings stunned the football world when they defeated the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon with a 27-24 win. The entirety of the game was physical like you'd expect from an NFC North battle, but what we didn't expect was how well the Vikings held up.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 3

Top Lions trade target suddenly looks impossible to land

Week 9 was rough for the Detroit Lions. They lost a rivalry game at home, falling to the Minnesota Vikings 27-24. However, Detroit is still 5-3, and has the opportunity to get even better at the NFL trade deadline.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 3

The Good, Bad, and Ugly From Detroit Lions Loss to Vikings

The Detroit Lions had a very rare performance in which everything went sideways in all three phases of a football game. Despite having had previous success against the Minnesota Vikings, Detroit played their worst game of the 2025 season in a 27-24 loss at Ford Field.

Brad Holmes News / Side Lion Report / November 3

Lions caught sleeping as NFC foe snags Brad Holmes’ perfect trade target

After a difficult Week 9 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions are left questioning everything. It was just one game, but it was a game the Lions knew they could win.

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Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 3

Lions trade deadline plans are crystal clear after injuries open up hole

The Detroit Lions don't have very long to lick their wounds after JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings picked up a victory at Dan Campbell's expense in Week 9, as Brad Holmes needs to finalize his plans for the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline if this team is to compete.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 3

Perfect Lions trade target may have just become available at the right time

The Detroit Lions have reportedly inquired about Cincinnati Bengals star Trey Hendrickson, who doesn't seem to be on the move. The Miami Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips has been identified as a logical target, though he's headed to the Philadelphia Eagles.

Tyleik Williams News / A to Z Sports / November 3

Monday Overreaction: Detroit Lions first round pick Tyleik Williams is a total bust

The Detroit Lions lost a rough one to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. It was just not a good game for the Lions by any means. They were bad in all three phases, and they lost to a Vikings team they should have beaten.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 3

3 free agent offensive linemen the Lions should get a hold of, including longtime Patriots starter

The NFL trade deadline is on Tuesday, but as we've already noted, it's pretty unlikely that the Detroit Lions are going to make a trade for someone to take over for Christian Mahogany now that he's going to be out for some time.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / November 3

The Lions trading for an offensive lineman at the NFL trade deadline seems pretty unlikely, here's why

Look, much like pro wrestling, you never say never in this business. We've all seen things that we never thought would happen go down. But with that said, the Detroit Lions making a move for an offensive lineman before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline seems pretty unlikely.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 3

John Morton Raises Fear Lions' Offense Too Overwhelming to Operate

The Detroit Lions’ offense, once one of the NFL’s most explosive units, has lost its spark, and offensive coordinator John Morton’s fingerprints are all over the problem. Sunday’s listless performance against the Minnesota Vikings was just the latest sign that this offense has become stagnant under Morton’s direction.

Dan Campbell News / Yardbarker / November 3