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The Detroit Lions picked up a 31-30 Week 1 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, as head coach Dan Campbell’s squad was able to fight off a second-half Saints comeback and tally a victory in overtime at home.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / September 7

4 Things That Must Happen for Detroit Lions to Win Super Bowl

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has constructed a roster capable of making a postseason run in 2026. However, if the Lions are finally going to get over the hump and make their first Super Bowl in franchise history, several things need to fall into place.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 28

Lions Likely To Place C Cade Mays On IR; Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph To Stay On PUP List?

Cade Mays‘ recovery timetable from a wrist fracture will likely lead him off the Lions’ 53-man roster to open the season. The team will be expected to place the free agency addition on IR to open the campaign, ESPN.com’s Eric Woodyard notes.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000-passing-yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 11

The classic narrative around Detroit Lions training camp violence and intensity hasn’t caught up to what’s actually happening

Detroit Lions training camp looks a lot different than it did last year. The injury narrative hasn’t changed, but the practices absolutely have. The Cade Mays news for the Detroit Lions on Monday was brutal.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / August 10

Lions C Cade Mays To Miss Time

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.

Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / August 10

Lions already have an injury replacement for Cade Mays

The Detroit Lions' struggles at center continue.

Lions expect RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) to be ready for opener

Unexpected Teddy Bridgewater update raises more concerns about Lions QB depth behind Jared Goff

Lions quickly find replacement for Teddy Bridgewater with QB signing

The 'Most TD's by a tight end' quiz

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 10

Lions C Cade Mays to Miss Significant Time With Wrist Injury

Per Tim Twentyman, Lions HC Dan Campbell said C Cade Mays has a wrist injury that will knock him out for a “significant amount of time.” According to Colton Pouncy, Campbell said he does expect Mays to play at some point this year, but believes it will be down the road.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 8

NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Cade Mays, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears TE Colston Loveland enters the second year of his career after being a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Chicago HC Ben Johnson highly praised

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Carolina Panthers on SI / August 5

Panthers Did Adequate Job Replacing Cade Mays, May Regret Letting Lions Sign Him

This offseason, Carolina Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan had several areas to address when it came to plugging some holes on the team. Two of those were on the offensive line.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / July 26

The Lions' Biggest X-Factor on Offense Isn't Being Talked About Enough

The Detroit Lions added some fresh talent to their roster through free agency this offseason, with their most prominent signing being center Cade Mays.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 5

NFC Notes: Cade Mays, Xavier McKinney, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson says he knew the Bears wouldn’t re-sign him, despite his performance in 11 games with them last season, in which he had three sacks and two interceptions.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 20

Lions C Cade Mays: No. 12 Ranked Player is Key to OL Success in 2026

The Detroit Lions have big plans for newly signed center Cade Mays. After the retirement of Frank Ragnow left the team without its longtime center last year, the Lions went out and inked Mays to a three-year deal this offseason with hopes that he can take the reins for the future.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 10

Detroit Lions Center Cade Mays Is Adapting to New Offense

New Detroit Lions center Cade Mays has been utilizing offseason workouts and organized team activities to acclimate playing in a new offensive system. "It's a new offense for me," Mays explained to local reporters last week.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 23

Five under-the-radar NFC free-agent additions

Flashy moves dominated the headlines in NFL free agency, from WR Mike Evans landing with the San Francisco 49ers to EDGE Jaelan Phillips bolstering the Carolina Panthers’ pass-rush. But several stealthy additions to NFC rosters flew far under the radar.

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

Bucs S Antoine Winfield Jr.'s fiancee helped woman who was hit by car

WR Michael Pittman Jr. makes Aaron Rodgers prediction after joining Steelers

When could Raiders re-explore a Maxx Crosby trade after Ravens debacle?

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / March 17

What Cade Mays’ contract details really says about the Lions

The biggest signing for the Detroit Lions during the free agency period is no doubt their new center, Cade Mays. It's why all of the players signed in the least week; he's the guy who got the most money.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 15

The Hidden Risk Detroit Lions Signing Cade Mays Presents

The Detroit Lions have committed to Cade Mays as the team's center of the future. On the first day of the NFL's legal tampering period, the Lions agreed to a three-year pact with the offensive lineman, reportedly worth up to $25 million in total.

Detroit Lions News / Total Apex Sports / March 12

Detroit Lions New Center Cade Mays Reveals Why He Chose Team In Free Agency

The Detroit Lions have spent the last several years cultivating a very specific team identity. They prioritize physical toughness, resilience, and a relentless desire to dominate the line of scrimmage.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 12

Five best value signings of NFL free agency: Why Steelers got a steal at running back

NFL teams have had money to burn at the start of free agency. While some have splurged, here are our five favorite value signings of the 2026 league year so far.

Why Dan Orlovsky has high expectations for WR Mike Evans with the 49ers

Why 49ers legend Jerry Rice is 'fired up' about Mike Evans signing

2026 NFL free agency winners and losers: Eagles fail to keep edge-rush target

The 'NFL active rushing leaders' quiz