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Day 1 of Detroit Lions free agency will likely be most defined by the team’s losses rather than their gains. Detroit addressed their offensive line by agreeing to terms with former Panthers center Cade Mays and reserve tackle Larry Borom. Both of those additions certainly fill the team’s most-pressing needs, but a couple more needs […]
Last week, as more centers such as Drew Dalman and Ryan Kelly retired, the scarcity at the position really highlighted how demand far outweighs supply at center this offseason, both in the current free agent class and the upcoming NFL Draft. As I wrote in my free agent bargain-bin offensive line article, I didn’t expect […]
The Detroit Lions will have a new quarterback backing up Jared Goff in 2026. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Lions quarterback Kyle Allen has agreed to a two-year, $4.1 million deal with the Buffalo Bills. The deal has a potential max value of $6.1 million. Allen joined the Lions last year to compete with […]
The Detroit Lions defense has suffered yet another free agency loss. Per Ian Rapoport, defensive tackle Roy Lopez is headed back to the Arizona Cardinals on a two-year, $11.5 million deal. NFL Network is reporting the deal includes $7 million guaranteed. That’s a tough loss for the Lions, as Lopez proved to be a good […]
Days after a request for his release, the Detroit Lions have granted Taylor Decker’s wishes and released the veteran left tackle. The move comes after Decker posted on social media that while he wished to return to the Lions for his 11th season in the NFL, the team approached him with “numerous conversations” that were […]
On Monday, the NFL announced that the 2026 NFL Draft would have an additional 33 compensatory picks. The Detroit Lions currently hold just one of those 33—a pick at the very end of the fifth round, Pick 181 in the entire draft. Compensatory picks are awarded to teams based on the previous year’s free agent […]
The Detroit Lions filled one of their biggest needs of the 2026 offseason by reportedly signing center Cade Mays to a three-year, $25 million contract, with $14 million in guarantees. Mays previously started for the Carolina Panthers in 2025 and is expected to be the frontrunner for the Lions’ open starting center position. Origin story […]
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Detroit Lions are signing free agent offensive tackle Larry Borom. Terms of the deal are not yet available. Borom, who is a Detroit native, was formerly a fifth-round pick for the Chicago Bears in 2021 after playing at Missouri. Over the course of four seasons, Borom started 27 […]
The Detroit Lions filled one of their biggest needs by agreeing to terms with former Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays. Though he’s only started 27 games over four seasons, Mays’ career has clearly been on the upswing. Initially an injury replacement for Austin Corbett at center in 2025, Mays remained at the pivot for the […]
The Detroit Lions have found their new center. According to Aaron Wilson, the Lions have agreed to terms with former Carolina Panthers starting center Cade Mays to a three-year, $25 million contract. Per Wilson, $14 million of that is guaranteed. Mays, the Panthers’ sixth-round pick in 2022, will turn just 27 years old in April. […]
Just minutes after reportedly losing linebacker Alex Anzalone in free agency, the Detroit Lions’ defense is taking another hit. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Lions cornerback Amik Robertson is signing with the Washington Commanders. His deal is reportedly worth $16 million over two seasons, with $9.3 million guaranteed. The Lions originally signed Robertson […]
As expected, linebacker Alex Anzalone has played his final game with the Detroit Lions. As first reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, Anzalone is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Initial contract terms are for two years and $17 million. Anzalone originally signed with the Lions in 2021 and helped establish Aaron Glenn’s defense from […]
NFL free agency officially opens up at Noon ET on Monday, March 9, with the beginning of the legal tampering period. Starting then, teams can agree upon new contracts with players set to become free agents. While those deals can be fully-formed and agreed upon, they cannot be official until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, […]
With NFL free agency just a few hours away, here’s a little explainer of everything you need to know about how it works and what it all means for the Detroit Lions. When does it start? The legal tampering period—when teams can speak with the agents of players on expiring deals—begins on Monday, March 9, […]
As the Detroit Lions enter 2026 free agency, general manager Brad Holmes has his work cut out for him. While the foundation of the roster remains strong with a ton of blue-chip talent, there are more vacant starting and depth roles than in the previous few years. The next few months will require savvy and […]
As the NFL prepares to kick off its 2026 free agency period, now is a good time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all players, and highlights the team’s current projected starters (in bold), giving fans a perspective on […]
So many choices, but so few assets. That is the unfortunate nature of the Detroit Lions entering the 2026 offseason. They have a need for starters at multiple positions, but with limited cap space to maneuver with and limited draft capital to spend, the team will have to be cautious with their approach in the […]
With the start of the NFL legal tampering period on Monday, free agency rumors are kicking into high gear. While all has been quiet about the Detroit Lions and their intentions, one of their current players has been the source of some very predictable rumors. Soon-to-be free agent linebacker Alex Anzalone has been connected to […]
Linebacker play has been essential for the Detroit Lions defense. Unlike some other defenses around the league, the Lions seem to put a premium on the position. And for the last five years, Alex Anzalone has been at the heart of the defense. But with Jack Campbell rising to an All-Pro level and Anzalone on […]
It’s not hard to see that as the Detroit Lions enter free agency on Monday, the vibes around the city are a little off. It’s been a turbulent offseason already with the divorce from David Montgomery, the recent release request from Taylor Decker, and Terrion Arnold’s legal situation—all in the past two weeks. That has […]
Welcome back to Football Guy Al’s Free Agent Toy Barn! If you missed our first installment, we broke down the best Detroit Lions bargain bin free agent options at running back, wide receiver, and tight ends. Now it’s time to take a look at the big dudes on the offensive front. The Lions’ road to […]
If you came here looking for big spender signings, you came to the wrong place. If you’re a football nerd searching for potential heirlooms from the scrap heap, then you’re in the right place. I despise the word splash this time of year—great movie—but the Detroit Lions already have a roster full of young blue-chip […]
Another year, another offseason spent talking about the Detroit Lions adding a defensive end. This year, it’s pretty much a necessity. The two players that repped the most at the position opposite Aidan Hutchinson in 2025—Marcus Davenport and Al-Quadin Muhammad—are both potentially headed for free agency. And Detroit’s depth consists of a player coming off […]
While the Detroit Lions have not officially released left tackle Taylor Decker, the writing appears to be on the wall. After the Lions reportedly asked Decker to take a pay cut, the veteran offensive lineman requested to be released, hoping for a “clean and amicable” parting of ways. That means the Lions’ search for their […]
The Detroit Lions’ offseason just got turned upside down—again. Just over a week after left tackle Taylor Decker announced he was returning for an 11th season, he has officially requested his release from the Lions. Per Dave Birkett, the Lions wanted him to take a pay cut. Instead, Decker wanted out. Obviously, this adds left […]