Detroit Lions Articles - Page 2

The Detroit Lions opted to shake things up on Monday morning by trading running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for draft compensation and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs. The move signals Detroit’s full commitment to Jahmyr Gibbs as the running back of the future for the team, and also gives the team […]

On Monday morning, the Detroit Lions opted to shake things up by trading running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks, per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. The move breaks up the running back tandem of Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, and gives the Texans another […]

The Detroit Lions have been known for their running game during the Dan Campbell era. Detroit’s dynamic duo, nicknamed Sonic and Knuckles, have dominated opposing defenses over the past three seasons. The Lions agreed to a shocking trade on Monday that will break up the iconic duo ahead of the 2026 offseason. Detroit agreed to […]

Though Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery shut down a trade report on Sunday, his fate was revealed the next day as he starts a new chapter in his NFL journey. After Montgomery’s 2025 season with the Lions, headlining a backfield with star Jahmyr Gibbs, he will now head to the Houston Texans. Adam Schefter […]

The Lions are facing a challenging offseason, especially with rumors circulating about veteran running back David Montgomery. After a 2025 season in which his workload dropped to a career-low of 158 carries for 716 yards, insiders suggest that the Seahawks may target him to fill the void left by Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III. […]

The Seattle Seahawks should still be flying high after winning Super Bowl 60. Unfortunately, the Seahawks face some tough decisions heading into the 2026 offseason. NFL insiders suggested one possible trade the Seahawks could make this spring to replace one key offensive player. ESPN insiders Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler shared plenty of rumors after […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was connected to an alleged robbery and kidnapping case in a court order on Thursday. On Friday, Arnold’s attorney shared an official statement denying that Arnold was ever involved. The initial reporting claimed that the soon-to-be 23-year-old defensive back’s name appeared in a court order, claiming he was allegedly involved […]

As there have been rumors surrounding Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and his potential retirement, the team could still be in the business of finding the tight end’s eventual replacement. While the Chiefs will approach the Kelce situation with caution, ESPN’s latest idea could have the team find a great successor after the star […]

The Detroit Lions are currently looking for ways to improve after a tough 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs altogether after securing the top seed in the NFC the year before. Head coach Dan Campbell raised eyebrows with his decision to take over the playcalling duties midway through the year, a move that […]

Kerby Joseph only played six games last season for the Detroit Lions due to a knee injury. With the offseason in full swing, head coach Dan Campbell provided an update on Joseph’s status. Campbell’s update about the 25-year-old safety doesn’t sound all that positive, as he said the team will have a better understanding of […]

The Detroit Lions have had a lot of success these last few NFL seasons, and are looking for more. Detroit got some great news on Tuesday, when it was announced that offensive lineman Taylor Decker is returning in 2026. Decker made a social media post to announce his decision to play with Detroit once again. […]

The Detroit Lions took a big step back during the 2025 season. Detroit missed the playoffs for the first time since 2022, finishing the regular season 9-8. They also finished last in the NFC North standings for the first time since 2021. As such, the Lions should feel plenty of pressure to make some big […]

The NFL Combine thrives on opportunities exactly like this, where a prospect arrives with a solid reputation and leaves as a major headache for offensive coordinators. Sonny Styles has a genuine shot at being that transformational figure in Indianapolis. The buzz around the facility suggests he will be the event’s testing marvel, a massive, rangy […]

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is here, and the NFL draft is right around the corner. As teams start to home in on their top targets, it’s time to look at which prospects will end up where in April. One of the most fascinating players in this class is Auburn edge defender Keldric Faulk, so […]

The Detroit Lions have been one of the more popular teams in the NFL over the past few seasons. Dan Campbell’s aggressive mentality on fourth downs made Detroit popular with fans around the country. Now the Lions will have the opportunity to play in front of an international audience during the 2026 season. The Lions […]

The Detroit Lions will look a little different next season on the field, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be on the sidelines helping the team. Longtime offensive linemen Dan Skipper announced his retirement after the season, but he’ll be on the staff, according to Ari Meirov of The33rdTeamFB. “The Lions have officially hired former […]

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Detroit Lions were intent on finding a new offensive leader. They did that by hiring Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator. Following his run with the Arizona Cardinals, Petzing’s hiring may not have brought as much as excitement as Detroit was hoping for. However, Chicago Bears head […]

The Detroit Lions will face some difficult roster decisions this offseason. Detroit floundered during the 2025 season, missing the playoffs after finishing at the bottom of the NFC North at 9-8. That could tempt the Lions to make a big addition during the offseason. But one Lions player is doubtful that his team will land […]

The Detroit Lions are in an interesting position in the 2026 NFL offseason, with their suboptimal salary cap situation forcing them to make crucial roster decisions in the coming weeks. The team’s financial placement puts general manager Brad Holmes in a bind as free agency quickly approaches. The Lions began the offseason $9 million in […]

The Detroit Lions will be losing someone influential in their organization, as team president and CEO Rod Wood will be retiring before the 2026 season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Detroit Lions president and CEO Rod Wood has announced that he will retire before the start of the 2026 NFL season,” Schefter wrote on X, […]

The Detroit Lions took a big step back during the 2025 season. Detroit missed the playoffs after finishing the regular season 9-8 at the bottom of the NFC North standings. Now the Lions should feel a sense of urgency to make some big moves to improve the roster this spring. Unfortunately, Detroit will also face […]

The Detroit Lions should feel a sense of urgency during the 2026 offseason. Detroit finished the 2025 season 9-8 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season. The Lions have multiple players who could be eligible for extensions soon. That should put pressure on the front office to add some low-cost […]

The Detroit Lions will enter the 2026 offseason with a chip on their shoulder. Detroit missed the playoffs in 2025 after finishing the regular season 9-8. Dan Campbell understands that it is hard to sustain success in the NFL. That should give Lions fans hope that their team will put in a lot of hard […]

The Detroit Lions have a lot of hard work to do over the next few months. Detroit did not live up to their own expectations in 2025, finishing the regular season 9-8 and missing the playoffs. Now their focus should be on upgrading the roster ahead of what should be a crucial 2026 season for […]

The 2025 season was a complete failure for the Detroit Lions. Detroit finished the regular season 9-8 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season. Now the Lions have some difficult decisions to make during the offseason in the hopes of upgrading the roster. But they’ll actually have to balance their […]

DK Metcalf has already lost $555,556 in game salary and $45 million in future guaranteed money from the two-game suspension he received for punching Detroit Lions fan Ryan Kennedy in Week 16. Over a month later, the Pittsburgh Steelers receiver is facing the threat of even more potential financial loss after Kennedy filed a lawsuit. […]

The Detroit Lions fell short of their own expectations in 2025. Detroit went 9-8 and missed the playoffs despite winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC last year. Now the pressure is on the Lions to improve the roster this offseason and capitalize on the final years of Jared Goff’s […]

The Detroit Lions have to be disappointed with how the 2025 season turned out. Detroit finished the regular season 9-8 and missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2022 season. That frustrating result has already driven the Lions to make a few important changes on their coaching staff to kick off the offseason. […]

After weeks and weeks of anticipation, Mike Kafka has decided on his next NFL team: the Detroit Lions. Taking to social media to break down the news, NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero revealed that, despite having multiple head coaching interviews and interest in offensive coordinator gigs around the league, Kafka has opted to take his talents to […]

Longtime offensive tackle of the Detroit Lions, Dan Skipper, is reportedly making a big career decision on Thursday after announcing his retirement. However, it appears he could already have his next steps planned out. Upon announcing his retirement in an Instagram post, reports indicate that the 31-year-old offensive lineman is expected to get into coaching, […]

The Detroit Lions have made their big offseason hire. They moved on from John Morton as the offensive playcaller after one season, trying to replace Ben Johnson. Now, Dam Campbell has his new guy on offense. The Lions have hired Drew Petzing as the offensive coordinator, fresh off a stint in the same role with […]

The Denver Broncos are finalizing their playoff strategy as they prepare for a crucial postseason game vs. the Buffalo Bills on Saturday afternoon. With playoff preparations heating up ahead of the AFC Divisional Round, the Broncos coaching staff has added a consistent voice to Sean Payton’s game-planning process. After earning the No. 1 seed thanks […]

The Detroit Lions are searching for a new offensive coordinator after missing the playoffs in 2025. Detroit finished with one of the NFL’s best statistical offenses this past season. However, the offense did not look nearly as dynamic as it had under former coordinator turned Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson. The Lions have already […]

Mike Kafka’s turbulent season in New York is over. His coaching future, though, is quickly coming back into focus. The Giants’ erstwhile interim head coach has emerged as a candidate for two prominent NFC offensive coordinator openings. Interviews scheduled this week could determine his next chapter in the NFL. Kafka is set to interview with […]

With the Miami Dolphins firing Mike McDaniel on Thursday, the team is in search of the franchise’s next head coach to go along with their new general manager, Jon-Eric Sullivan. As the Dolphins continue to request interviews with candidates, the latest is an interesting one that has a former connection with the team. According to […]

With the Detroit Lions missing the playoffs this past season, it has led to some changes in the coaching staff, especially on the offensive side of the ball. As Lions offensive coordinator John Morton was fired, the team has been lining up interviews for the open position, with the latest coming from the Baltimore Ravens. […]

The Detroit Lions took a step back in 2025, leading to their firing of offensive coordinator John Morton after just one year. Just two days later, Dan Campbell is eyeing his potential replacement in the Seattle Seahawks’ passing game coordinator, Jake Peetz. The 40-year-old Peetz is wrapping up his second season with the Seahawks after […]

The Detroit Lions had a rather disappointing season in 2025 after earning the NFC’s No. 1 seed in 2024. Detroit has fired offensive coordinator John Morton, preparing to add its fourth offensive coordinator since Dan Campbell was named head coach in 2021. And they are likely to make some hard decisions this offseason. The Lions […]

With the Detroit Lions making moves after missing the playoffs, general manager Brad Holmes has conducted his end-of-season press conference, where he expressed his immense disappointment with how the year transpired. As the Lions have been linked with such names as Mike McDaniel for their offensive coordinator role after he was fired from the Miami […]