Detroit Lions

Detroit’s coordinators emphasized the defense’s leap from assignment mastery to nuanced “why” behind calls in year two.

• Special teams: Tom Kennedy...

Detroit's low-key offseason produced tangible gains in key areas while leaving holes that could surface in Week 1.

• Winners: Rookie class led by...

Dan Campbell says the Lions secondary is in its strongest position without injured safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, crediting veteran additions...

Detroit's first estimated practice report of the season lists three defenders as limited while a rookie linebacker participates fully ahead of the New Orleans opener.

Dan Campbell is rallying Lions fans with belief in the roster's depth and talent, declaring the team has "weapons & we got an army on the O-Line and D-Line" to prove 2025 was just a setback and deliver as a formidable foe from Week 1.

Detroit's roster stability is evident with all 52 active players accounted for on Tuesday.

• Limited participants: DB Christian Izien (groin), DE...

Aidan Hutchinson's first multi-sack game came in just his second NFL outing, dropping Carson Wentz three times in a 2022 win over Washington. That...

• Lions need cornerback upgrade as aging starters Reed and Ya-Sin near free agency
• Porter Jr. disgruntled with Steelers contract talks, potentially...

The Saints enter Week 1 as a young, improving squad that could steal a road win at Detroit after posting a 6-11 record in 2025.

• Passing attack...

Detroit's injury-ravaged secondary makes Denzel Ward a logical trade target to bolster the defense during their Super Bowl window.

• Ward's five Pro...

The Detroit Lions roster is fully healthy for practice ahead of their season opener against the Saints, with rookie Jimmy Rolder's return helping ease defensive pressure.

Should the Lions surrender a 2027 first-round pick for Joey Porter Jr. amid secondary injuries and uncertainty?

• Porter ranks among the NFL's top...

The Lions waived Michael Niese via injury settlement after he suffered a leg injury in preseason, ending his three-year tenure with the team.

• Niese...

Jahmyr Gibbs enters 2026 as Detroit's undisputed lead back after David Montgomery's trade, with his snap share already climbing to 67 percent last...

Aidan Hutchinson is speeding up rookie Blake Miller's development on the Lions line, embracing the offensive tackle's unfortunate nickname amid the attention.

Aidan Hutchinson fully backs Dan Campbell’s more serious demeanor this offseason, calling it the right move after last year’s playoff miss. “Yeah, I’m...

Both reports confirm every active roster player practiced Tuesday, giving Detroit a clean bill of health before facing New Orleans.

• Safety gains:...

Kerby Joseph rejoined the Detroit Lions after weeks away, with "Zuperman" now back in the Allen Park building.

Dan Campbell likes Detroit's preparations but warns true team identity won't emerge until Week 5. Game 1 serves as an early barometer, much like last...

The Detroit Lions announced seven team captains for the 2026 season, with three players joining the leadership group for the first time. This establishes a refreshed structure heading into the new year.