Detroit Lions Land Jared Goff’s Replacement in 2027 NFL Mock Draft
A new 2027 NFL mock draft has the Detroit Lions selecting Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker as Jared Goff's eventual successor.
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A new 2027 NFL mock draft has the Detroit Lions selecting Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker as Jared Goff's eventual successor.
There’s been a hint of discussion, at least over the internet, about the Pittsburgh Steelers trading away one of their cornerbacks. It’s one part offseason boredom, one part Pittsburgh’s great depth, and one part happenings around the league. Like the Detroit Lions releasing former first-round pick Terrion Arnold after his felony charges. On paper, the […]
The Detroit Lions offseason is mostly complete, but the final move that the team needs to make might be the hardest. Extending Brian Branch is something the Lions have to consider and should accomplish this offseason, according to ESPN analyst Aaron Schatz.Schatz mentions that the team already extended Jack Campbell and picked up the fifth-year […] The post Lions’ Toughest Offseason Decision Still Looms appeared first on HEAVY .
It feels like ever since the Detroit Lions hired general manager Brad Holmes, their biggest weakness has been with the secondary. For years, Holmes has signed and drafted players at cornerback and both safety positions. He has tried to make splashy moves in signings like Cam Sutton and D.J. Reed and drafting cornerbacks like Terrion […]
It’s ranking season in the NFL. Seeing as we’re in the deadest part of the offseason, many outlets are running their annual lists to offer fresh(ish) content to people still hungry for football news. ESPN is currently running their position rankings based on execs and coaches; the NFL is well underway with their Top 100 […]
With Terrion Arnold no longer in the building, the Detroit Lions can't afford to continue looking the other way when it comes to their shaky secondary.
Since being acquired from the Los Angeles Rams in the blockbuster Matthew Stafford trade before the 2021 season, Jared Goff has firmly established himself as the face of the Detroit Lions.What initially appeared to be a temporary stop has instead turned into a long-term partnership, with the veteran quarterback earning the trust of teammates, coaches, […] The post Lions QB Coach Mark Brunell Gets Honest About Jared Goff appeared first on HEAVY .
Bears Bears DE Dayo Odeyingbo had his first year with Chicago cut short after eight games when he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, but he’s been available already at this point in the offseason. Bears HC Ben Johnson admitted they were surprised that Odeyingbo is already back on the field and praised his participation in […] The post NFC Notes: Kelvin Sheppard, Evan Williams, Bears, Lions, Packers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has officially entered free agency. According to ESPN, Arnold cleared waivers on Monday, meaning no NFL team claimed his contract following his release by the Lions last week. He is now free to sign…
Earlier this offseason, ESPN’s Mike Clay ranked every single roster for the 2026 season, and he had the Detroit Lions fourth overall—a stark reminder that some outsiders still really like the Lions’ roster despite a turbulent offseason. This week, Clay teamed up with a couple other co-workers—Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder—to re-rank all of the […]
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Christian Izien was named the NFL's best nonstarter after signing with Lions as a free agent. The post Buccaneers’ Former 15-Game Starter Praised for New Role With NFC Contender appeared first on HEAVY .
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports former Lions CB Terrion Arnold officially passed through waivers unclaimed on Monday. The former first-round pick had his first court appearance last week after turning himself in last month on four charges each of kidnapping and armed robbery, which in Florida carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. The […] The post Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold Passed Through Waivers Unclaimed, Reportedly Has Visits Coming appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
On Monday, former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold cleared waivers, as expected. The Lions’ 2024 first-round pick was arrested in June and faces eight felony charges from a February incident that include kidnapping and armed robbery allegations. Last week, Arnold posted a $1 million bond, and he is now released under the condition that he […]
The following is an excerpt from Warren Sharp's 2026 Football Preview. In addition to Warren's deep, detailed write-up on all 32 NFL teams, each chapter features page after page of full-color charts, stats, and heatmaps, as well as draft class analysis from Ryan McCrystal. Click here for a full FREE chapter from the 2026 Football [...]
The Detroit Lions‘ season might end up coming down to how well a free agent addition with 15 career starts performs in 2026. Christian Izien has the potential to find himself in an important role this year, per Aaron Schatz of ESPN.Schatz points to questions about safety and the versatility of Izien as reasons why […] The post Underdiscussed Free Agent Named Key to Lions Defense appeared first on HEAVY .
It almost feels like many are waiting for the Pittsburgh Steelers to make a trade. They’ve made 11 such moves for players dating back to the 2024 offseason, the most recent of which sent wide receiver Michael Pittman to Pittsburgh. The heaviest focus for a potential trade has lied with edge rusher Alex Highsmith. However, […]
One NFL coordinator believes Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs stands alone among his current peers.
The debate over the best running backs in the NFL is temporarily over. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN asked league executives, coaches, and scouts to rank the best running backs in the. NFL. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs did get first place votes, but ended up being the second best running back in the NFL.The […] The post Jahmyr Gibbs’ New NFL Ranking Raises Eyebrows appeared first on HEAVY .
One of my favorite offseason pieces of content is ESPN’s positional ranking, as determined by their polling of NFL executives and coaches. Not because it means anything, but because it gives a general sense of how respected these players are within the league. This year’s list kicks off with running back, and Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr […]
With the Detroit Lions moving on from wide receiver Kalif Raymond, there’s a shift in the wide receiver room. The Lions drafted wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the intention of moving up the depth chart and becoming the third option in an offense that has weapons […]
Projecting which players will and will not make the Detroit Lions’ roster is a fool’s errand in July, but that doesn’t mean we cannot think about it—on an unrelated note, stay tuned for the annual Pride of Detroit Bubble Watch in a few weeks! Until training camp and preseason roll around, all we have to […]
At the time of his injury, LaPorta was on pace to threaten some of the production marks from his record-breaking rookie season.
Bears 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. “I’m a firecracker, but let’s take the body of work: never legally been in trouble; never physically harmed a person,” Gardner-Johnson said via […] The post NFC Notes: Cade Mays, Xavier McKinney, Bears, Lions, Packers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has been among the busier general managers in the NFL so far this offseason as he works to get the Lions back into title contention after they missed the NFL postseason with a 9-8 record in 2025.Among the Lions’ biggest additions in free agency ahead of the 2026 season were […] The post Lions Urged To Snag Pair Of Unclaimed Free Agents, Including Former Cowboy appeared first on HEAVY .
Arguably, the biggest impact on the Detroit Lions‘ 2026 season will be what type of impact the change at offensive coordinator makes. The team shifted from Ben Johnson to John Morton and dropped off. They are hoping to get back to a championship-quality level under new coordinator Drew Petzing.ESPN analyst Ben Solak noted that while […] The post ESPN Analyst Reveals Why One Change Could Revive Lions Offense appeared first on HEAVY .