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2026 NFL Combine results: 5 winners from the edge rusher group
After the interior defensive linemen took the field to kick off on-field drills at the 2026 NFL Combine, the edge rushers were next up, and they put on a show. We previewed 10 edge rushers for Detroit Lions fans to watch during this segment of on-field drills, and while not all of them participated, those who did had […]
2026 NFL Combine results: 5 winners from defensive tackle group
The interior defensive linemen took the field first at the 2026 NFL Combine, but unfortunately, less than half the defensive tackles participated in on-field drills. Despite the low attendance, a handful of players stood out during this year’s event, including a few who weren’t featured in our 8 interior defensive linemen the Detroit Lions should be scouting […]
NFL Combine: 5 high-character defensive backs for Detroit Lions
Our 2026 NFL Combine media recap series continues Thursday with defensive backs who will certainly clear the Detroit Lions’ football character tests. Cornerback may not be an immediate need in Detroit, but there are certainly questions beyond 2026. At safety, the injury situation could force Detroit to re-invest on the back end. Here are five […]
NFL Combine: 4 high-character tight ends that fit Detroit Lions
Our NFL Combine recap series continues with Thursday’s media sessions focusing on the tight ends and defensive backs. My goal this week is to talk to some of the highest-character players at each position and offer some insight into their personalities based on those media sessions. I caught up with four tight ends on Thursday. […]
Video: What Taylor Decker’s return means for the Detroit Lions
The first domino of the Detroit Lions’ 2026 offseason has officially fallen into place. After a press conference following the final game of the 2025 season left his future in football in doubt, Lions starting left tackle Taylor Decker announced via Instagram that he will be returning for his 11th season as a pro. Joining […]
Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard believes he nearly got the Dolphins head coach job
Back in January, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard interviewed for the Miami Dolphins head coach job. And according to the Lions coach, he believes he nearly got a job offer from the AFC team. Some have criticized the Dolphins’ head coaching search process because, on the same day they announced their interviews with Sheppard […]
2026 NFL Combine: What is the best part of the pre-draft event?
On Tuesday, Feb. 26, the 2026 NFL Combine will kick off the on-field drills portion of the week. Starting around 3 p.m. ET, defensive linemen, anda linebackerswill participate in a myriad of drills—all televised live on NFL Network or via the NFL+ app. Before that, measurements will start rolling in for the group, giving the […]
NFL Combine: 4 high-character defensive linemen for Lions fans to know
Continuing our 2026 NFL Combine media session recap series, we move to the defensive line class. The Detroit Lions could very much be in the mix for a defensive end, and this year’s class is full of physical, strong players that fit Detroit’s style of play. The following are four high-character players I spoke with […]
NFL Combine: 5 high-character LBs to know for Detroit Lions
With a little guidance from our good friend Anthony (Between the Numbers)—who helps us create the Grit Index each year—I will be spending the media sessions at the NFL Combine this week with draft prospects who are deemed high-character players. The Detroit Lions often say they can tell the football character and IQ of a […]
2026 NFL Combine preview: 12 Defensive Backs the Lions should be scouting
Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series wraps up with an exploration of our final position group: Defensive backs. In case you’ve missed any of this series and want to take a deeper look at the prospects that we believe should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, so far, we have […]
Notes: Watch Amon-Ra St. Brown’s mom reveal 2026 Lions’ Germany game
The Detroit Lions are heading to Germany this fall and there’s one star receiver particularly excited. By now, most people know star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown’s mother, Miriam, is from Germany and he fluently speaks the language. He’s consistently reaching out to fans in Germany and been a part of a number of youth […]
How the Detroit Lions nearly lost a key defensive coach to Jets
This offseason, the Detroit Lions apparently nearly lost one of their most important coaches on the defensive side of the ball. During his press conference at the NFL Combine, Lions coach Dan Campbell said that safeties coach Jim O’Neil had a job offer with the New York Jets, but they were able to bring him […]
6 takeaways from Drew Petzing, Kelvin Sheppard at the NFL Combine
For around 20-25 minutes each, both Detroit Lions coordinators met with the local media for a sitdown at the 2026 NFL Combine. It was Drew Petzing’s first official media scrum since being hired as offensive coordinator, and it was Kelvin Sheppard’s first opportunity to share his thoughts on how his first season as defensive coordinator […]
How did you become a Detroit Lions fan?
This week, we’re doing a census of sorts for Detroit Lions fans. Earlier in the week, we asked fans where they’re expressing their Lions fandom from. The results were overwhelming. I haven’t had time to look over all of the answers from you guys, but in just the first few hours of posing the question, […]
Detroit Lions LT Taylor Decker to return for 2026 season
Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker appeared to announce on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon that he’ll be returning to the team for the 2026 season, his 11th career year. Decker posted to Instagram a photo of himself coming out of the Ford Field tunnel with the following caption: “Whom shall I send, and who will […]
Detroit Lions offer another injury update on Kerby Joseph
Down at the NFL Combine, the Detroit Lions offered more updates on the health of safety Kerby Joseph, who battled a knee injury for most of 2025. The news, as it has been since the injury occurred, is mixed. But one thing is pretty clear: the Lions are unwilling to state their level of confidence […]
Everything the Detroit Lions said about their offensive line plans at NFL Combine
The Detroit Lions’ offensive line figures to be a huge part of the team’s offseason plans. The unit took a significant step back in 2025, and the team faces some pivotal decisions this offseason. During their individual press conferences at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, both general manager Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell addressed […]
Brad Holmes, Lions hoping for clarity on Taylor Decker’s status in ‘next couple weeks’
On Tuesday, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes took the podium at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis to field questions from reporters and writers from across the NFL. While Holmes addressed a variety of topics, he began by discussing the status of left tackle Taylor Decker and the possibility of his retirement this offseason. “Obviously, […]
2026 NFL Combine preview: 10 LB prospects the Lions should be scouting
Our 2026 NFL Combine preview series continues, as we explore each position group ahead of the big event. In this article, we are examining the draft’s linebacker prospects that should be on the radar of Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes. In case you’ve missed any of this series, so far, we have already previewed: Note: Linebacker […]
2 popular offseason targets for Detroit Lions may not be available
Down at the NFL Combine, a pair of NFL general managers provided updates on two players many Detroit Lions fans were hoping to see come to Detroit this offseason. Let’s start with Las Vegas Raiders edge defender Maxx Crosby. It’s no secret that Crosby’s season with the Raiders did not end harmoniously, after the Raiders […]
2026 Detroit Lions free agent profile: How much will Al-Quadin Muhammad cost?
One of the tougher decisions facing the Detroit Lions this offseason is what to do at the defensive end position. Before the team can even consider making a splash play for players like Maxx Crosby or Trey Hendrickson, they’ve got a tricky decision right in front of them with their own free agent: Al-Quadin Muhammad. […]
The Detroit Lions will play in Germany in 2026
It’s official: the Detroit Lions are headed for Germany in 2026. The team announced on Tuesday that they will play one of their 17 games next season in Munich, Germany. The game will be played in the FC Bayern Munich Stadium. At this moment, the date, time, and opponent have yet to be announced. However, […]
2026 NFL Combine schedule: On-field drills, Lions media sessions, player list
The 2026 NFL Combine is technically already underway, but Tuesday really represents the first day in which media things are actually happening. The event kicks off with NFL coaches and general managers talking to the media, followed up on Wednesday with players stepping in front of the podium and answering questions. For the people at […]
Detroit Lions fan discussion: Where in the world are our Pride of Detroit readers?
We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Pride of Detroit readers? Over the past few years, as Detroit Lions fandom […]
Detroit Lions announce finalized 2026 coaching staff
Last year, the Detroit Lions’ coaching staff went through major changes. In 2026, there are only some minor tweaks. On Monday, the Lions announced they have finalized their coaching staff for the 2026 season. Leading the way, of course, was the change in offensive coordinator. John Morton was let go early in the offseason and […]
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