Detroit Lions

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.

• Jared Goff returns as sixth-year captain after leading the NFL's top-five offenses in scoring, total yards and passing attack.
• Penei Sewell shifts...

The Detroit Lions targeted a reliable veteran for the defensive line opposite Aidan Hutchinson in 2026 to strengthen run defense and edge-setting capabilities. This addition brings a quiet, steady presence to the unit.

• Detroit filled one 53-man vacancy by signing LB Joe Bachie from the practice squad for depth and special teams
• Other moves include returning C...

Detroit players highlighted lesser-known teammates for big 2026 seasons:

• Skyler Gill-Howard: Rookie DT called "Mike Tyson" for his relentless...

Jahmyr Gibbs emerges as the clear staff favorite for Detroit Lions 2026 offensive MVP.

• Without David Montgomery, he becomes the focal point with...

Detroit's seven-point favorite status signals strong expectations for a rebound from the disappointing 2025 season. GM Brad Holmes praised Dan Campbell's camp management and the young roster's preparation as key to justifying that confidence.

• Blake Miller (Round 1 OT) should deliver a consistent season protecting Goff in a clean pocket.
• Derrick Moore (Round 2 DE) and Skyler Gill-Howard...

Detroit's offensive ceiling depends on an unsettled line after major offseason changes.

• Left guard: Christian Mahogany starts but faces renewed...

Detroit’s 2026 offseason centers on a deliberate youth push that pairs cost control with long-term extensions and selective veteran additions.

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Aidan Hutchinson spiraled into grief and self-pity after his 2024 season-ending leg injury, but refused to stay there. He flipped the script in real...

Jahmyr Gibbs heads into 2026 as a clear offseason winner after signing a three-year, $67.5 million extension to become the NFL's highest-paid running...

• Brad Holmes faces a projected $3 million shortfall once full-roster accounting kicks in after cuts
• Restructuring Jared Goff again offers the...

• Defense regressed sharply in 2025 with inconsistent run stopping and late-season line collapse, prompting scrutiny of Kelvin Sheppard.
• Sheppard,...

Detroit Lions open the 2026 season at home against the New Orleans Saints.

• Date & Time: Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. ET.
• Location: Ford Field in Detroit.
• Broadcast: Fox TV, Fubo and Fox One streaming, WXYT-FM 97.1 radio.

A $35,000 sale of Jahmyr Gibbs' rare 2025 Panini Absolute Purple Kaboom card marks his most expensive recorded collectible, reflecting rapid growth in...

The Detroit Lions open their 2026 season against the New Orleans Saints on September 13, marking their first game of the year.