An unfortunate incident occured in the first-half of the Detroit Lions' preseason opener Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, who is entering his third NFL season, suffered an injury while making a tackle on Cincinnati's Tahj Brooks in the second quarter.
The Detroit Lions’ late-round picks stole the night against Cincinnati. Ahmed Hassanein and Jacob Saylors made serious statements. Meanwhile, some of Detroit’s higher draft picks had nights they’d probably like back.
The Detroit Lions learned a LOT tonight. One player may have straight-up stolen a roster spot. Two highly drafted players gave Detroit serious reasons to worry.
All throughout the summer, the Detroit Lions have taken a more serious approach to their work on a daily basis. Training camp has been intended to get the roster competing at a high level and installing new concepts on both sides of the football.
The Detroit Lions did not play key starters in their preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Several players earned opportunities to showcase why they should move up on the depth chart or make their case to make the team.
Cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces eight felony charges related to robbery and kidnapping, is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, multiple reports said Thursday.
If there wasn't enough attention on the Seattle Seahawks this preseason, the defending Super Bowl champions put themselves even more in the NFL spotlight on Thursday.
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.
Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold is expected to sign with the Seattle Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter. Arnold visited the Texans last month and later scheduled a visit with the Saints.
As the 2026 NFL Season draws closer, the Detroit Lions are getting closer and closer to finalizing their roster. As many players get cut, some stand out, and by far, this year’s training camp standout is Edge Rusher Ahmed Hassanein.
The Detroit Lions open the preseason on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, and all eyes will be on undrafted rookie quarterback Luke Altmyer in his debut.
The Detroit Lions' rookie class will take center stage Thursday night as the team faces the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in the preseason opener. With most of the Lions' starters not playing, the rookies will see a ton of action to prove they belong.
It's officially game day for the Detroit Lions, as the team will square off against the Cincinnati Bengals in the preseason opener at Paycor Stadium on Thursday.
In the NFL, fortunes can change almost overnight. A team that finishes last in its division one year can be playing for a division title the next. The Detroit Lions the most compelling candidate to make that jump in 2026.
In extending Jack Campbell and Jahmyr Gibbs, the Lions have checked off two key contract items from their offseason to-do list. While both first-rounders from Detroit’s impact 2023 draft class have been paid, the second-rounders — Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch — are entering contract years.
The Detroit Lions are under pressure. It doesn't take a football expert to see that. This team has one of the best offenses in the NFL. They were top in the NFC North during the 2024-25 season and were almost unstoppable.
The Lions dealt with a number of injuries along the offensive line in 2025. That unit has already been dealt a blow for the coming season. Head coach Dan Campbell said on Monday that center Cade Mays is dealing with a wrist injury.
The Detroit Lions didn't take long to find a replacement for Teddy Bridgewater. On Sunday, the Lions placed Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list (an NFL roster designation for a player who retires while under contract).