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With no Detroit Lions rookie minicamp this year, it may be a while before we’re formally introduced to what the 2026 NFL Draft class can do on the field. While the group of seven picks may participate in organized team activities (OTAs) at the end of this month, there will be a lot of other […]
The Detroit Lions traded up from pick 50 to pick 44 in the 2026 NFL Draft and selected edge defender from the University of Michigan, Derrick Moore. They gave up the latter of their two fourth round picks (pick 128) in order to make the deal with the New York Jets happen. Moore is a […]
Over the course of his Detroit Lions tenure, general manager Brad Holmes has done a pretty good job on the final day of the NFL Draft. Through five drafts, he’s found the following talents in Round 4 or later: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, James Houston, Chase Lucas, Sione Vaki, Christian Mahogany, and […]
No NFL Draft is perfect, and Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is not immune to the occasional miss. And while we here at Pride of Detroit are far from professional scouts, there are certainly times in which our outlook doesn’t align with that of Holmes. So in today’s 2026 NFL Draft roundtable discussion, our […]
The Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and while there was certainly a level of appreciation for the draft class, the overall sentiment seems to be more of a shoulder shrug. Good on the Lions for addressing their needs and getting players that fit them, but there was nothing particularly shocking or […]
On Friday night, the Detroit Pistons made history. Facing elimination in Game 6 of the opening round of the 2025-26 NBA Playoffs, the Pistons found themselves down 24 points in the second half. But then their defense locked in, Cade Cunningham took over, and the Pistons came all the way back to force a Game […]
As Detroit Lions fans continue to get to know the newest athletes to don the Honolulu bBlue, some analysts are already identifying potential standout rookies. In a recent article, NFL.com’s Gennaro Filice named Keith Abney II a sleeper for Detroit. The Arizona State cornerback was drafted in the fifth round this year at pick No. […]
The Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft—like any year—is bound to have a profound impact on the overall roster. Some players will see their stock rise with the additions. Others may now have a tougher route to the roster or a starting job. Here are six winners and three losers when it comes to players who […]
Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to the next big item of the NFL offseason—the 2026 schedule release. Back in the day, prior to social media being the force that it is now, the NFL’s schedule release format was fairly low key. There were no […]
One of the more interesting parts of the post-NFL Draft process is hearing what anonymous NFL insiders are saying about each pick. The media landscape has caught onto the fact that fans absolutely love hearing praise about their team from employees inside the league. So ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler tapped into his resources and penned an […]
With the Detroit Lions’ 2026 draft now nearly a full week in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for the Pride of Detroit staff to take inventory of what transpired. We’ve had time to read the scouting reports, listen to what Lions general manager Brad Holmes had to say about each pick, and do our own […]
After the Detroit Lions drafted Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller with their first-round pick, general manager Brad Holmes said with a big grin on his face that the team attempted to trade up in the first round, but ultimately decided against it. “We did, yeah,” Holmes said. “Look, we talked to teams up—way up—and we […]
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 […]
On Wednesday, the NFL announced the dates of all 32 teams’ organized team activities (OTA) practices, including rookie minicamp. But there was one significant oddity for the Detroit Lions. They are the only team in the entire league who won’t be holding a rookie minicamp. It isn’t breaking news the Lions aren’t holding rookie minicamp […]
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 […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft coming to a close, it’s time to take a look at not just how the Detroit Lions did, but their divisional rivals as well. The Lions are hoping to rebound from falling to last place in the division in 2025. This year’s defending divisional champions are the Chicago Bears, who […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’m about to break conventions of journalism a bit here, but everyone else is doing it, so why not? I’m not supposed to play favorites when it comes to talking about players I am supposed to cover in an objective manner. It could impact my ability to stay impartial or view things clearly. But it’s […]
The Detroit Lions 2026 draft class has been set and their undrafted rookie free agent class is still being built. But, for now, we have a pretty good feeling on what the Lions’ roster is going to look like. With most of the offseason additions done, things are looking pretty good for Detroit’s depth. On […]