Lions Leave Left Guard Open for Week 1 Rotation While Safety Kerby Joseph Returns to Practice
Dan Campbell confirms a potential Week 1 rotation at left guard between Ben Bartch and Christian Mahogany while safety Kerby Joseph rejoins the team.
Dan Campbell confirms a potential Week 1 rotation at left guard between Ben Bartch and Christian Mahogany while safety Kerby Joseph rejoins the team.
The Lions enter Week One carrying a renewed sense of purpose and cohesion, blending emerging talent with veteran leadership.
Campbell’s candid acknowledgment—“those little spots of guys that we got a job for”—underscores their strategic importance.
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The Lions activated Joe Bachie, named seven team captains including first-timers, and defined a committee approach for the backup running back spot.
The dynamic between Jared Goff and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing stands out as a source of offensive optimism.
Hutchinson overcame a victim mindset for a career season while Goff adapts to a new play caller and the secondary faces critical tests with key starters injured.
The Detroit Lions have one of the NFL’s youngest rosters in 2026, aiming for cost efficiency, moldability, and future trade value.
Detroit Lions face a $3 million cap deficit as Brad Holmes weighs restructuring Jared Goff’s contract to resolve salary issues before the 2026 season begins.
Over The Cap projects the Lions about $3 million over the cap once every contract counts Monday; safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph open the year on PUP.
Detroit Lions place Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, elevating Saylors to backup while rookie Blake Miller starts at right tackle for Week 1 opener.
Brad Holmes confirms extension talks for Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta resume despite injuries while defending cornerback depth after releasing Terrion Arnold.
Holmes repeatedly emphasized the belief in the current cornerback group despite losing a starter like Arnold under difficult circumstances.
The final roster cutdowns were supposed to be a mere formality, a bureaucratic hurdle between a completed training camp and the regular season.