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The Detroit Lions defense needed some serious changes this offseason after the team’s efficiency dropped from the seventh-best scoring defense to 22nd in 2025. Detroit promised to look at everything, and while a complete overhaul of the scheme they’ve been using since 2021 was always unlikely, coaches have promised that they will tweak the system […]
With the Detroit Lions’ roster nearing completion toward the team’s 90-man limit, we’re starting to get a pretty good idea of what the team will look like for the 2026 NFL season. A team as stacked as the Lions doesn’t have a lot of starting jobs up for grabs. On offense, it’s pretty clear where […]
The 2026 NFL Draft may be done, but the Detroit Lions are still working to fill out their roster. On Wednesday, the team announced that they have signed defensive tackle Jay Tufele and linebacker Joe Bachie. Tufele—6-foot-3, 305 pounds—was drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He only spent a single year […]
Matthew Stafford is both the reigning MVP and for the moment only the second-most notable quarterback on his own roster. That could be a first in NFL history. With the draft selection of Ty Simpson, the Los Angeles Rams have shifted the balance interest away from the 38-year-old MVP who is currently negotiating an adjusted […]
The picks are in, and star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is breaking down the 2026 Detroit Lions draft haul. Over on his show, the St. Brown Podcast, St. Brown said he feels general manager Brad Holmes and company did a great job addressing holes in the roster. “I feel like Blake (Miller) is exactly […]
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has made it clear time and time again that the team will not draft a player simply because they fill a need. He’s mentioned several times throughout his tenure that doing so could put your team at risk of missing out on talent. “I actually think you can get in […]
When the Arizona Cardinals concluded last season, the receiver group looked pretty good as it was going forward. Michael Wilson had emerged as WR1, and there were injury issues with Marv Harrison. Along with TE Trey McBride, the pass catchers looked pretty good. Greg Dortch was a free agent and signed with the Detroit Lions, […]
One of the more surprising developments from the Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft is the fact that they knocked out some of their biggest immediate needs. Any time he has the chance, Lions general manager Brad Holmes reminds the media that they don’t draft for need, they just want good football players. Chasing needs, he […]
On Saturday night, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said the team had not yet made a final decision on the fifth-year options for running back Jamir Gibbs and linebacker Jack Campbell. But it appears that decision has now been made. According to FOX 2’s Dan Miller, the Detroit Lions will be activating Gibbs fifth-year […]
Pittsburgh Steelers free agent wide receiver Scotty Miller is visiting the Detroit Lions, Adam Schefter reports. Miller is also scheduled to tryout for the Chicago Bears next week. Miller joined the Steelers ahead of the 2024 season along with the likes of Van Jefferson, Cordarrelle Patterson, MyCole Pruitt, and Ben Skowronek. The Super Bowl champion […]
It’s almost impossible to judge the true value of a draft pick in real time. People love labeling selections as “reaches” or “steals,” but that kind of talk is more guesswork than anything else at this point. What actually matters is how a player performs over time on the field and that obviously takes time […]
The Detroit Lions surprised many by taking a wide receiver in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they may not be done adding to the position. According to a couple different reports, the Lions are hosting at least two veteran receivers for free agent visits on Tuesday. Per Aaron Wilson, the Lions […]
Following the completion of the 2026 NFL Draft, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, asking Detroit Lions fans to assign a grade to the entire draft class. First, here’s a quick reminder of the team’s 2026 draft class: And now for the results from our survey: A […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, it’s time for the annual tradition of immediately looking ahead to the next draft cycle to see what your favorite team might do (they almost certainly won’t) in the next offseason. While this exercise is meant to be fun and entertaining, I always recommend using it […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, making it an excellent time to look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all players, highlights the team’s current projected starters (in bold), and identifies the newly drafted rookies with an asterisk (*), giving fans […]
Just about every time Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has talked to the media, he’s been asked about the health of the safety room—and for good reason. There remains a lot of uncertainty and mystery around a knee injury that held Kerby Joseph out for the majority of last season. And fans are eager […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is over, and now has come the time when everyone picks apart every team’s draft. Who won? What grade did they get? Why did that team reach, or how did that general manager get another steal? All of this is speculation, and all of it is extremely premature. But we indulge, […]
The Detroit Lions’ goal is to improve in 2026 and get back to the playoffs, with hopes of making their first-ever Super Bowl. After a somewhat quiet free agency, the team shifted its focus to the 2026 NFL Draft. Unlike last year, Detroit had more needs heading into the draft. The Lions have some tough […]
The Detroit Lions added to their offensive skill players group in round five of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting wide receiver Kendrick Law. A dynamic slot option who thrives on yards after the catch (YAC), Law will give the Lions another option to compete for the vacated Kalif Raymond role. Let’s take a look at […]
The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing former Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer as an undrafted free agent, per Tom Pelissero. Altmyer originally enrolled at Ole Miss, but after getting beat out by Jaxson Dart in 2022, he transferred to Illinois and became a three-year starter for the Illini. In those three years, he completed 64.4 percent […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend upon us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future draft picks. That includes a deal made in August, which moved wide receiver Tim […]
General manager Brad Holmes and the Detroit Lions have never been afraid to make bold moves, and they did exactly that last offseason in a major trade up on draft day for wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. Detroit moved up 30 spots last April to acquire TeSlaa atop the third round, sending away a pair of […]
To finish up the sixth round at pick 205, the Detroit Lions selected defensive tackle Skyler Gill-Howard from Texas Tech. After dipping into the offensive side of the football, Lions general manager Brad Holmes moved back to the defensive side. In typical Holmes fashion, he drafted a player who’s coming off an injury. Gill-Howard suffered […]
A couple of former Kentucky Football wide receivers heard their names called on Day 3 of the NFL Draft. Kendrick Law was drafted 168th overall by the Detroit Lions. Detroit traded up to take the former Kentucky wide receiver in Round 5. In his one year in Lexington, Law led Kentucky in receiving yards with […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft weekend upon us, teams will introduce their latest rookie class to the league in hopes of having them become part of the next Super Bowl puzzle. The draft also means finalizing past trades that included future draft picks. That includes a deal made in November 2024, which sent Za’Darius Smith […]