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At the end of the first week of NFL free agency, the Detroit Lions added two defensive backs to help offset a couple of losses in the secondary while also adding youth. Both Christian Izien and Roger McCreary provide some versatility to play a couple of roles in Detroit. And now that the contract details […]
As the NFL settles into the second week of free agency, two high-profile free agents still available after the flurry of moves the past seven days may fit best with the Detroit Lions, according to one NFL analyst. NFL.com’s Nick Shook selected who he thinks the best teams would be for several well-known players still on […]
On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions announced that they have signed linebacker Damone Clark, a young, high-potential linebacker with ties to defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. Terms of the deal were not disclosed at the time of this article’s publication. Origin story Born in Louisiana, Clark stayed home and attended LSU from 2018 through 2021. During his […]
New Lions linebacker Damone Clark’s arrival in Detroit is anything but a surprise. Detroit needed depth after several linebackers left for free agency, and Clark’s connection to Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard was obvious. Back when Clark played for the purple and gold at LSU, Sheppard was the program’s director of player personnel. That LSU […]
We’re now well over a week into 2026 NFL free agency, and the Detroit Lions’ approach to this stage of roster building has been relatively clear. As usual, Lions general manager Brad Holmes has not been getting into any bidding wars for players, he’s tried to find some additions on good deals, and he hasn’t […]
According to NFL Network, the Detroit Lions are signing former Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch to a one-year deal. Dortch was a very common projected free agent target for the Lions as a natural replacement for Kalif Raymond, who signed with the Chicago Bears this offseason after five seasons in Detroit. Dortch not only has […]
The Detroit Lions added depth and experience to their linebacker room today, signing unrestricted free agent Damone Clark. While financial terms were not released, the move brings in a player with starting experience on defense, special teams in all four phases, and, potentially, some developmental upside. Clark, a former fifth-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys […]
The Detroit Lions finally added to their EDGE room on Tuesday by agreeing to terms with free agent DJ Wonnum. At just 28 years old, Wonnum certainly fits the Lions’ description of a young player with potential—which has certainly been Detroit’s type this free agency. But what do Carolina Panthers writers and fans think about? […]
Nine days into the 2026 free agency period, the Detroit Lions finally signed an edge rusher, as they came to an agreement with D.J. Wonnum on a one-year contract with a reported value of up to $6 million. Let’s take a closer look at the Lions’ newest defensive end and why he’s more likely to […]
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 as we move through the first few waves of the offseason free agency period, the Lions have lost some familiar names, so […]
It can be challenging to keep up with the Detroit Lions’ roster movement during the offseason. So, to make things easier on Lions fans, we make it a yearly offseason tradition to track every signing, re-signing, tagging, and roster loss in one convenient place. For this continuously updating piece, we will focus on the Lions’ […]
It was only a matter of time, but the Detroit Lions have finally signed an edge rusher during the 2026 free agency period; multiple sources are reporting that the Lions have agreed to terms with D.J. Wommun on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million. A fourth-round pick (No. 117 overall) in the 2020 […]
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes doesn’t give out too many multi-year contracts during the offseason’s free agency period, but he does typically make at least one early move to secure a player that he envisions thriving on the roster for a few seasons. This year, center Cade Mays was the Lions’ primary target in […]
The Detroit Lions continue to look for help on the offensive line in NFL free agency. On Monday, the team hosted free agent guard Ben Bartch for a visit to the facility. Bartch is a fascinating player. In college, he played at a D3 school, St. John’s—the one in Minnesota, not the better-known one in […]
In Monday’s question of the day, we asked Detroit Lions fans which position, outside of edge rusher, they would like the team to address in free agency. For today’s question, we’re going to flip the script and lean into the EDGE group, asking Lions’ fans: Which free agent EDGE do you like the best for […]
The Detroit Lions are in a very precarious and strange spot when it comes to their defensive backfield. The health of their safety room, combined with the uncertainty of the cornerback group, leaves more questions than answers. One potential answer for some of those concerns came in the way of signing Christian Izien. But what […]
The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 free agency period with loads of question marks in their secondary. At cornerback, starter Terrion Arnold has been facing some possible legal issues, and the team lost nickelback Amik Robertson in free agency. The safety position is facing injuries to both starters, as Kerby Joseph missed 11 games last […]
The first week of free agency is in the books, and it has been a controversial one among the Detroit Lions fanbase. While the team did address some positions of need, many among the community would categorize this first week as slow. Outside of center Cade Mays, no player signed for more than one year […]
With some questions looming in the secondary, the Detroit Lions were in need of some insurance at safety and corner, and they took one big step toward finding some support by signing versatile defensive back Christian Izien. With experience at all five positions in the secondary, Izien gives the Lions a young, hungry player who […]
When the Detroit Lions hired offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, the position group whose value shot up the most was the tight end room. While Petzing has coached multiple offensive positions, arguably his best years have been with the tight ends. We’ve seen what the Arizona Cardinals had with tight end Trey McBride, and the Lions […]
On Saturday, we discussed our favorite Detroit Lions moves of free agency’s opening week. Now, let’s turn the tables. I don’t think it’s a secret that many Lions fans have not been pleased with the way things have gone. Detroit has been relatively inactive, and with more roster vacancies than most teams right now (Detroit […]
If you want to know how much a team values a player, it’s important to remember the old adage: follow the money. With the contract details for new Detroit Lions offensive tackle Larry Borom now available, we have a chance to explore what role the Lions may envision for him in 2026. First, let’s take […]
There’s been a lot of frustration and confusion about the start to Detroit Lions free agency. So on Friday morning, Erik Schlitt and I tried to make sense of Detroit’s very measured and patient approach. Most of the anxiety is understandably coming from the defensive depth chart. This week alone, the Lions have said goodbye […]
The Detroit Lions continue to add to their secondary and may have found a hidden gem in signing nickelback Roger McCreary. Our own Brett Whitefield listed McCreary amongst a shortlist of remaining free agents he believed could help the Lions immediately, identifying him as a physical, press-man nickel corner who could compete for a starting […]
After adding two players to their offensive line and signing a bruising running back through the first two days of free agency, the Detroit Lions added more depth on offense by signing veteran tight end Tyler Conklin. With Drew Petzing at the helm of the Lions offense and his penchant for deploying 13 personnel, finding […]