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Detroit Lions training camp: 14 Day 1 standouts
The Detroit Lions opened Year 6 of training camp under Dan Campbell on Wednesday with a crisp, 90-minute practice free of injuries and skirmishes. While the biggest headlines centered around the absences of Jahmyr Gibbs and starting safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, several players turned in noteworthy performances on the field. With the Lions […]
Detroit Lions training camp observations, Day 1: New players, new roles
The Detroit Lions opened their 2026 training camp with a 90-minute practice that included varying participation levels from 86 players on their 90-man roster. Overall, things went as expected; however, there were a few players expanding into new roles, some positive and negative injury news, and a handful of very notable plays. Participation report There […]
Dan Campbell addresses Lions’ decision to cut Terrion Arnold
On Wednesday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell had the first opportunity to address the team’s decision to cut Terrion Arnold after his arrest earlier in the offseason in connection with an armed robbery and kidnapping case. Campbell didn’t offer much in terms of comment on the situation, but did say it was the tough-but-right move. […]
Jahmyr Gibbs absent from Detroit Lions 1st training camp practice
The Detroit Lions may officially have a hold-out on their hands. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs was absent from the team’s first training camp practice on Wednesday. He was not listed on the team’s Physically Unable to Perform or Non-Football-Injury list to start camp, suggesting his absence is not injury related. Earlier this offseason, 97.1 The […]
Lions provide BIG updates on Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, other injuries
To kick off the first press conference of 2026 Detroit Lions training camp, coach Dan Campbell offered injury updates on five players. There was some positive news about Brian Branch, bad news on Kerby Joseph, and mostly good news for the rest of the crew. Let’s break it all down: Brian Branch Campbell not only […]
8 Detroit Lions thoughts prior to training camp
Detroit Lions training camp officially kicks off on Wednesday morning with the first practice of the season. But before we dig into our training camp coverage, I wanted to offer eight overall thoughts I have on the team as they enter the preseason. These are not necessarily thoughts on what will happen in training camp, […]
Survey: Which new Lions player are you most excited to see in pads at training camp?
Throughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook. For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Detroit Lions fans, and this week’s question focuses on one of the most exciting times of the year: training camp. The Lions kick off their 2026 […]
Adam Schefter hints Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs extension could be coming soon
It’s been eerily quiet when it comes to a potential contract extension for Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter suggested the silence could break very soon. In an interview with local Detroit sports reporter Brad Galli, Schefter said there’s buzz about a Gibbs extension coming down the pike in the next […]
Detroit Lions place 2 on NFI, release NT Jay Tufele
The Detroit Lions open their 2026 training camp on Wednesday, and on Tuesday, their veterans reported to the team’s Allen Park training facility. As players rejoin the team, it’s common for the team to make a few last-minute transactions in preparation for camp. Earlier in the week, we saw the Lions place three players on […]
Lions News: Detroit left clues for big defensive changes in 2026
Throughout the entire Detroit Lions offseason, they have offered hints that some potentially significant changes could be coming to the defense in 2026. Sometimes these hints have been more blatant—like defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard outright saying that they plan to play more nickel this upcoming season. Other clues have been more subtle, like the roster […]
Full 2026 Detroit Lions training camp preview
Over the course of the past few weeks, we have ramped up our Detroit Lions coverage in anticipation of training camp, which opens up on Wednesday. The rookies reported over the weekend, and veterans will descend upon Allen Park on Tuesday. The offseason wait is officially over: it’s football season again. If you’re a last-minute […]
20 Detroit Lions on the defensive roster bubble entering training camp
On Monday, we examined the Detroit Lions’ roster bubble on offense. With so much talent on that side of the ball, we only found 15 players we believed were entering training camp on the bubble, and we were probably a little generous with some roster long-shots. The outlook on defense is much more up for […]
Discussion: Where will the Detroit Lions’ defense rank in 2026?
On Sunday, we discussed the potential of the 2026 Detroit Lions offense. Almost everyone agrees that it will be a top-10 unit in the NFL this season, and per the poll we ran on this site, 90 percent of our audience believes the Lions will have a top-five offense. I’m guessing Lions fans will be […]
Lions News: Is Detroit the biggest challenger to the LA Rams?
When it comes to the NFC, everyone is chasing the Los Angeles Rams. They may not have made it to the Super Bowl last year, but the Rams are considered the favorites in the conference after several big offseason moves. They traded for Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett and signed Jaylen Watson to a big […]
Lions DT Tyleik Williams says he lost an ABSURD amount of weight in 5 months
As Detroit Lions players start to descend upon Allen Park for training camp, one player appears to have gone through a complete body transformation this offseason. Lions defensive tackle Tyleik Williams posted to Instagram on Monday with a caption claiming he has long 50 pounds over the last five months: At the end of the […]
Kerby Joseph provides some injury insight in series of tweets
On Sunday, the Detroit Lions dropped the disappointing news that Kerby Joseph—along with Brian Branch and tight end Tyler Conklin—would start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. While all three players are eligible to come off the PUP list at any time, it’s still a disheartening development for Joseph, who has been […]
2026 Detroit Lions 53-man roster prediction: Erik’s pre-training camp edition
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been rolling out my annual Detroit Lions training camp preview articles, highlighting the camp battles and questions surrounding each position group. With the series coming to its conclusion, and training camp just days away from starting, now is the ideal time for me to share my perspective on the […]
Detroit Lions add highly experienced linebacker before training camp
The Detroit Lions had a roster vacancy following the waiving of Teriron Arnold, but instead of filling it with another cornerback, Detroit has opted to add a veteran linebacker. According to sports agency EnterSports Management, the Lions have agreed to terms with Troy Reeder ahead of the start of training camp. Reeder got his start […]
15 Detroit Lions entering training camp on the offensive roster bubble
With training camp just days away, it’s time to start our Bubble Watch series. For those new to the site, every week during training camp and the preseason, our staff of 11 voters will make their predictions for every player we believe is currently on the roster bubble. We’ll both list out a chart of […]
Discussion: Who is the Lions’ most important positional coach?
Head coaches and coordinators are among the first people praised for a good season or blamed for a poor one. However, a team’s success runs deeper than those spots on the coaching staff. Positional coaches are often underappreciated and overlooked, given that their successes or failures are typically not obvious to the untrained eye. If […]
Kerby Joseph among 3 Detroit Lions players placed on PUP
The Detroit Lions have placed three players on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list ahead of the start of training camp. The team announced on Sunday that Kerby Joseph, Brian Branch, and Tyler Conklin will start on the PUP list. It’s worth noting that all three players are free to come off the PUP […]
Discussion: Where will the Detroit Lions’ offense rank in 2026?
With Detroit Lions training camp officially opening up this week, it’s time to fit in some last-minute predictions for the 2026 team. In a lot of ways, this team will likely sink or swim by their offense. When Detroit’s offense is humming, they’re one of the most dangerous teams in football. When it struggles… well, […]
Penei Sewell exclusive interview: Lions OC Drew Petzing already impressing
As part of the celebration of bringing back their fan-favorite, Hot Orange Chicken, Panda Express partnered with Detroit Lions star left tackle Penei Sewell for an event at their location in Livonia, Michigan on Middlebelt road. In between the pictures and questions from fans, I was able to sit down with Sewell for a few […]
Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview: Overcoming injuries at safety
In this installment of our Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview series, we wrap up the defensive side of the ball by examining the Lions’ safeties, speculating on current and future roles, and discussing how many players from this group could make the 53-man roster. Previous training camp previews: Roster construction Under the Brad Holmes […]
Lions S Kerby Joseph offers some reassurance on his health
Detroit Lions rookies report to training camp on Saturday, and veterans will follow on Tuesday. One of the first steps for players upon their return to the Meijer Performance Center is to get a physical prior to taking the field. That means those who aren’t ready will be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform […]
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