Detroit Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cade Mays News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 17

Detroit Lions Center Cade Mays Contract Details Explored

Detroit Lions center Cade Mays agreed to a free agent contract that was worth $25 million and included a $6,48 million signing bonus and $14 million in guaranteed monies.

Rock Ya-Sin News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 17

Rock Ya-Sin Believes Detroit Lions CB Will Have Long NFL Career

Detroit Lions veteran cornerback Rock Ya-Sin shared words of encouragement for a young player that has battled a myriad of injuries early in his NFL career.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 17

Lions Free Agency: What They Got Right — And What They Missed So Far

The Detroit Lions have made moves, but still have areas to address after the early part of free agency. General manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have set out to get the team bank into the ranks of the contending after a last place finish in 2025.

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The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

In Super Bowl history, a player has topped the century mark in rushing yards just 23 times. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'AP Offensive Players of the Year' quiz

Detroit Lions News / NHANFL / March 17

Detroit Lions Secure 2026 Compensatory Pick as Draft Order Crystallizes

DETROIT — The NFL officially finalized the 2026 compensatory pick list, and the Detroit Lions are walking away with more ammo for Brad Holmes to work his magic.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

Detroit Lions Host 49ers Free Agent Guard For Visit

The Detroit Lions hosted free agent guard Ben Bartch on a visit on Monday, according to the league's official transaction report. He actually began his collegiate career at Saint John's (Minnesota) playing at the tight end position before switching to the offensive line.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 16

Lions Hosted Four For Visits Today

The Detroit Lions hosted four veteran free agents for visits on Monday, per the NFL transaction wire. Previous reports had indicated they were signing three of these players to contracts.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

What Detroit Lions Are Getting in CB Roger McCreary

New Detroit Lions cornerback Roger McCreary is looking forward to the opportunity to be coached by head man Dan Campbell. The sixth-year head coach is a former player who has garnered the respect of many players across the National Football League.

Malcolm Rodriguez News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

Malcolm Rodriguez: ‘I Love Being Here, This Is Home’

During the NFL free agency period, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has not simply brought back many of the team's own free agents, as veterans Alex Anzalone, Amik Robertaon, Kalif Raymond and Al-Quadin Muhammad have departed.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 16

Veteran CB Darius Slay makes final decision on NFL career after 13 seasons

Slay spent the first seven years of his career with the Detroit Lions after being selected in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft before being traded to Philadelphia ahead of the 2020 season.

Eagles may not have to wait to trade A.J. Brown after Dallas Goedert deal

Rams considered this Davante Adams move before Brown rumors surfaced

Derek Carr seems to be getting bad news about possible NFL comeback

Only one team makes sense for Stefon Diggs

Top remaining NFL free agents and their likely landing spots

Wild idea surfaces for how NFL, NFLPA could agree to 18-game season

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

What the Detroit Lions' depth chart looks like right now, where they're done and where they need more help

We still have a very long way to go before the Detroit Lions have a real-life depth chart. But now is a good time to take a breath and look at what things can look like.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

5 defensive free agents who best fit the Lions' current blueprint of acquiring players

We talked earlier about how the Detroit Lions are moving toward a new blueprint. The move is all about youth, value, and being smart in the market. The idea is that you're looking for a player who can come in and do more than just contribute, but be a premium depth piece who can make things happen when they get on the field.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

Aidan Hutchinson News / NFL Analysis Network / March 16

Detroit Lions quiet free agency sparks concern if Aidan Hutchinson can carry the pass rush by himself

The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 offseason with clear expectations after a disappointing 2025 campaign that saw them finish at the bottom of the NFC North.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16

The Lions are so committed to their new blueprint they turned down one of the top pass rushers available

Has anyone noticed that the Detroit Lions are doing things way differently right now? Of course you have. Hop onto social media, and you'll see a lot of Lions fans wondering what the heck is going on right now.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 16

How Detroit Lions NFC North Spot Shifted After Week 1 of Free Agency

The Detroit Lions have made several moves to address their shortcomings through the first week of free agency. After finishing at the bottom of the NFC North in what was an underwhelming 2025 season, the Lions still hold high expectations and believe they can get right back into the mix of contenders.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 16