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Lions quietly landed another soaring WR they can't afford to lose

The Detroit Lions enjoyed plenty of impressive performances during the preseason, but it's safe to say the biggest waves were made at wide receiver. Normally, it would be common to see one breakout performance at the spot.

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Lions' Dan Campbell: You Adapt Quickly or Don't Survive

For Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell, culture isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the very essence of everything his team stands for. Entering another pivotal campaign, Campbell continues to emphasize that the Lions’ foundation of grit, toughness and accountability is what has propelled the franchise forward, and is what will sustain them.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 31

Lions Rookie OL Shares It's 'Back to Work'

Detroit Lions rookie offensive lineman Miles Frazier is currently on the team's Physically Unable to Perform List. The fifth-round draft pick must miss the team's first four regular season games to start the 2025 season.

Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / August 31

Detroit Lions' quarterback blockbuster named among biggest trades in NFL history

The Lions took part in one of the biggest NFL trades of all time, and that deal has worked out for both teams.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 31

Lions 2025 Record Prediction Following Training Camp

Training camp is in the rearview mirror, and the Detroit Lions are moving full speed ahead toward their regular season slate. The team has high aspirations, as they're hoping to get back to the postseason and make a deeper run after last year's disappointing end.

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Which NFL teams have the longest Super Bowl droughts?

No sporting event can match the Super Bowl. It’s the biggest annual event in sports, and frankly, in culture. Television ratings don’t lie on that front.

Detroit Lions News / Sporting News / August 31

John Morton chose Detroit Lions over 2 other jobs, including 1 with Ben Johnson

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator John Morton had a few opportunities around the NFL before he ultimately took the job in the Motor City. One of those opportunities was with Ben Johnson in Chicago.

Alex Anzalone News / Sporting News / August 31

Detroit Lions projected to replace Alex Anzalone with versatile 113-tackle, 8-sack Texas LB

With the future of linebacker Alex Anzalone in doubt, one analyst projects the Detroit Lions will replace him in 2026 with a versatile linebacker who tallied 113 tackles and eight sacks in 2024.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 31

John Morton Picked Detroit Lions Over Ben Johnson

John Morton had the opportunity to potentially work with Ben Johnson, had he not chosen to accept the offensive coordinator position with the Detroit Lions.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Detroit Lions' Division Title Hopes Get Support From Former Cowboys Star Dez Bryant

The Detroit Lions are one of the favorites to win the NFC North Division this season, but their title hopes became cloudier in recent days as the Green Bay Packers traded for one of the league's best defensive players, rush linebacker Micah Parsons of Dallas.

Hendon Hooker News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 30

Former Lions QB Has 'Great Bond' With Panthers Coach

Former Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker shared why he made the decision to sign with the Carolina Panthers. The 27-year-old is now on the practice squad of the NFC South Squad after a disappointing tenure in Motown.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 30

Grading Lions' Initial 53-Man Roster

The Detroit Lions feel very confident about the construction of their 53-man roster heading into the start of the 2025 regular season. In the fifth year of the Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes era, the Lions have assembled a group that they believe is capable of making noise deep into the playoffs.

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25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / August 30

Lions subtly reveal why they aren't too concerned about the pass rush

Tyleik Williams, the Detroit Lions' first round pick from this year's draft, didn't see much playing time this preseason since he was ramping back up to 100% health during minicamp and training camp.

Micah Parsons News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 30

Lions' Super Bowl Betting Odds After Micah Parsons Trade

The Detroit Lions are still among the betting favorites to win the Super Bowl, ahead of the start of the 2025 NFL season. At Fanduel Sportsbook, the Lions are currently sitting at +1100 odds to bring home the Lombardi Trophy.

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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 29

Lions Believe Pass-Rush Ability of Rookie DT Is 'Underrated'

The Detroit Lions are expected to have a defense that is even more aggressive than the unit ran by former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. First-round pick Tyleik Williams was selected to maintain the defenses strength stopping the run.

Jared Goff News / Side Lion Report / August 29

Jared Goff is shutting doubters down with latest leap in NFL Top 100

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's NFL career has been as much of a rollercoaster as his Top 100 ranking. After being the golden boy of the NFC West, Goff was jettisoned to Detroit when the franchise was at one of its lowest points.

Detroit Lions News / Stadium Rant / August 28

Will Jahmyr Gibbs Finish As The RB1 In Fantasy Football This Season?

Seems like every year, a new player emerges as the best in fantasy football. Rarely does the highest-scoring player in fantasy give the same return on investment in the following year.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 28

Lions GM shares huge update on Hutchinson contract talks

Lions GM shares huge update on Aidan Hutchinson contract talks

Lions general manager Brad Holmes indicated that he doesn't plan for Aidan Hutchinson to play on the fifth-year option for 2026 attached to his rookie deal.

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Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 28

The Lions are not done with project players, but Detroit plans to be picky and there's two good examples of what that looks like

The Detroit Lions and general manager Brad Holmes have been very good at drafting players since 2021. There are multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro players on this team these days.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 28

Lions Have Not Had Recent Talks With Free Agent DE Za’Darius Smith

Per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, Lions GM Brad Holmes said they have not had contract talks with free agent DE Za’Darius Smith recently. Smith has openly said he wants to return to the Lions, but was due $10 million, which Detroit needed to address other roster positions. Smith, 32, is a former fourth-round pick of the Ravens back in 2015.

Hendon Hooker News / Pro Football Rumors / August 28

Hendon Hooker gets second chance with Panthers

Hendon Hooker‘s second chance will come with Carolina. The Panthers are bringing in the recently cut Lions quarterback, adding him to their practice squad.

Za'Darius Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27

Multiple teams have shown interest in edge-rusher Za’Darius Smith

Now that all 32 NFL teams have thinned out their active roster to 53 players, placed players on injured lists and started to settle their practice squads, teams have a much better idea of the strengths and holes on their rosters.

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Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / August 27

The Lions Trading Tim Patrick Could Be an Important Development for Jameson Williams

It has been an interesting offseason for Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams. After putting together the best season of his young NFL career in 2024, Williams surprising found himself at the center of trade rumors ahead of this year's NFL Draft.