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Lions News: NFL could be headed for replacement officials… again
Who among us hasn’t yelled at an NFL referee on TV from the couch, frustrated by a call or lack thereof. Some fans’ may face even more frustration this season if the NFL can’t reach a deal with the referee union and some lesser-trained back-ups take their places. The current collective bargaining agreement between the […]
Lions continue controversial tradition, force Frank Ragnow to repay bonus
As they have with both Calvin Johnson and Barry Sanders, the Detroit Lions forced retired Frank Ragnow to return a portion of his remaining signing bonus. Talking with the Detroit Free Press recently, Lions team president Rod Wood revealed that the team recouped a portion of the remaining $3 million in signing bonus prorations left […]
Detroit Lions downplay legal concern for Terrion Arnold
The Detroit Lions don’t appear to be too concerned about the availability of cornerback Terrion Arnold, despite some perceived ties to a robbery incident that has already resulted in six arrests. During this week’s owners meetings in Arizona, head coach Dan Campbell revealed that based on conversations they’ve had with Arnold themselves, and the information […]
Discussion: Should the Detroit Lions trade up, down with 1st-round pick?
The Detroit Lions have the 17th overall pick, and with the 2026 NFL Draft under a month away, general manager Brad Holmes is likely narrowing his options at that position. Obviously, his primary goal is to evaluate talent and find the right fits for the team. However, maneuvering around the draft is also very important […]
2026 NFL community mock draft: New York Jets select Arvell Reese
Our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft rolls on. With the first pick, we didn’t see any surprises. The Las Vegas Raiders made the pick we all expected: Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. The 2026 NFL Draft really starts with the New York Jets. After a tough first season, Aaron Glenn nearly cleaned house with […]
Detroit Lions ditch ‘counterproductive’ joint practices for 2026
The Detroit Lions are done with joint practices, for now. During the NFL owners meetings in Arizona, Lions coach Dan Campbell said they will not be scheduling joint practices during training camp in 2026 because he believes they’ve lost their value over the past few years they’ve been doing them. “I felt like we got […]
2026 NFL community mock draft: Las Vegas Raider select Fernando Mendoza
It’s time to kick off our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, where our commenters control all the picks. In this exercise, we have 31 members of our community representing 31 teams, and Pride of Detroit writer Erik Schlitt will general manage the Detroit Lions. Each day, we’ll roll out a couple of picks […]
Detroit Lions protected these 2 games from being played in Germany
As of this publishing, we know the Detroit Lions will play a game in Munich, Germany for the 2026 season. However, most of the details about that game remain unknown. We don’t know the exact date of the game—although the Germany international game has traditionally been played in the first week or two of November. […]
Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft: Post-free agency edition
We’re less than four weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and with nine installments of our Mock Draft Roundup in the books, it’s a good time to begin releasing a mock draft of our own. At this stage of the offseason, free agency has slowed to a crawl, and the Detroit Lions are putting […]
Discussion: Which Lions player needs to rebound in 2026?
Entering the offseason, the Detroit Lions had multiple avenues to improve their roster. They have likely made a majority of their free agent signings. They have assets in the upcoming NFL Draft. However, perhaps Detroit’s best path to success is through their returning players. Whether due to injury or poor play, there is no question […]
Why the Detroit Lions should trade for EDGE Josh Sweat
The Detroit Lions have built a defense anchored by star edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson. That defense, when healthy, has been good but not great. To take the next step toward a Super Bowl, they need to add some more assurances. They need to get after the passer. Adding another proven pass-rush threat is the answer. […]
Discussion: What is the Detroit Lions’ biggest remaining offseason goal?
As NFL free agency winds down and the NFL Draft starts to become the focus of football media, the Detroit Lions still seemingly have a lot of work to do. It’s been a tumultuous offseason thus far. They have seen 10 players sign elsewhere, traded one player away, and have released three others—most of whom […]
Kalif Raymond chose Bears over Lions on similar free agency offers
This season, the Detroit Lions saw many veteran players who had been with the team for several years walk out the door in free agency. It was clear players like Alex Anzalone and Graham Glasgow weren’t like to come back, but for a player like punt returner/wideout Kalif Raymond, it wasn’t as sure. It turns […]
What is the best month on the sports calendar?
With April in the D inching closer and closer, it feels like a good time to discuss what the best month of the sports calendar is. Soon, we will have a lot going on in the world of sports. March Madness will be in full swing, the Detroit Tigers will be kicking off a season […]
Detroit Lions fans exercise patience, deliver pragmatic free agency grade
Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, asking Detroit Lions fans one question: What grade do you give the Lions for their actions in free agency? For this exercise, we asked Lions fans to assess how the team has performed in free agency […]
Taylor Decker details rift with Detroit Lions after failed communication
In his social media post announcing that he was requesting his release from the Detroit Lions, Taylor Decker made vague references to “surprising” conversations with the team that led him to this decision. “In my weeks since notifying the team of my return there have been numerous discussion. Many of which were a surprise to […]
Discussion: Who do you want to be the Detroit Lions’ opening opponent?
The Detroit Tigers opened their season on Thursday with a banger. The San Diego Padres never stood a chance, as the Tigers jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning thanks to a phenomenal debut from 21-year-old slugger Kevin McGonigle. Detroit would walk away with a decisive 8-2 win, kicking […]
2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft: Pairings, deadlines
Our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft is underway! From now until draft day, members of our comment section will represent all 32 teams in the draft, allowing our community to run its own collective mock! It’s also an opportunity for those members to write their own articles explaining their first round picks. Our […]
Don’t forget about Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki
This offseason, the Detroit Lions backfield went through a major change. With the trade of David Montgomery—the team’s change-of-pace back to Jahmyr Gibbs—the Sonic and Knuckles duo will have to be replaced in 2026. Detroit addressed this need by signing former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco, who presumably steps into the RB2 role behind Detroit’s […]
2026 Lions Mock Draft Roundup 9.0: OT dominate post-free agency projections
The NFL free agency period has slowed to a crawl, and with owners’ meetings on the horizon, most of the NFL is turning its attention toward the NFL Draft. In this installment of our 2026 Mock Draft Roundup, we looked at 40 different mock drafts published within the last week, and with roster building seemingly […]
Lions mailbag: Is Detroit paying too much for homegrown talent?
During his podcast appearance on the Lions Collective this week, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes mentioned several times the financial constraints the team faced, which caused them to sign a bunch of bargain deals in free agency this offseason. His rationale mainly centered on the fact that they’ve had so many high-priced players whom […]
Lions GM Brad Holmes hints at post-draft free agency moves
NFL free agency has slowed to a crawl, and the Detroit Lions may be nearly done with their additions. The roster currently stands at 67 players. And when you consider Detroit’s nine draft picks and another dozen or so undrafted free agent signings, that puts them right up against the 90-man limit. But during his […]
Discussion: Do the Detroit Lions NEED to draft an OT in the first round?
If you’ve been following our weekly Detroit Lions mock draft roundups, you know that pairing the team with an offensive tackle in the first round has been the most common selection for well over a month. It makes sense, obviously. Detroit parted ways with left tackle Taylor Decker after the veteran offensive lineman requested his […]
Lions kicker Jake Bates officially re-signs
The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday that kicker Jake Bates has officially re-signed. This doesn’t really qualify as breaking news for Bates. As reported a few weeks ago, the Lions placed an exclusive rights free agent (ERFA) tender on Bates before the start of free agency. That left Bates with two options: sign the tender […]
Detroit Lions free agent guard headed to Chargers
Former Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. Awosika, a five-year veteran, has spent the last four seasons with the Lions as a reserve offensive lineman. Each year, he started at least one game for the Lions, totalling in 11 starts across four years—including […]
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