Lions Fill Roster Spot with Kennedy, Name Captains and Clear Week 1 Injury Hurdles
Detroit promoted Tom Kennedy, named seven captains including Alim McNeill, and held its first full practice with only three players listed as limited.
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Lions Enter Week 1 Healthy as Rookie Linebacker Returns and Running Back Assumes Lead Role
Detroit lists only three defenders as limited on its first injury report while rookie LB Jimmy Rolder practices fully and Jahmyr Gibbs prepares for a lead role.
Lions vs Saints Week 1 depth chart
Lions vs Saints Week 1 depth chart
Lions vs Saints Week 1 Wednesday Injury Status
Lions vs Saints Week 1 Wednesday Injury Status
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.
Jared Goff And Teammates Highlight Growth And Grit Ahead Of Week One
The Lions enter Week One carrying a renewed sense of purpose and cohesion, blending emerging talent with veteran leadership.
Dan Campbell Highlights Team Growth And Role Players’ Impact
Campbell’s candid acknowledgment—“those little spots of guys that we got a job for”—underscores their strategic importance.
Lions vs Jets Week 3 betting line
Lions vs Jets Week 3 betting line
Lions Activate Bachie, Name Seven Captains and Clarify Backup Role for Week 1
The Lions activated Joe Bachie, named seven team captains including first-timers, and defined a committee approach for the backup running back spot.
Dan Campbell Sees Growth, Depth, And Readiness As Lions Open 2026
The dynamic between Jared Goff and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing stands out as a source of offensive optimism.
Lions Turn Page on Hutchinson’s Recovery and Goff’s New Coordinator as Week 1 Approaches
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.
Detroit Lions front-loaded with youth for 2026 NFL season
The Detroit Lions have one of the NFL’s youngest rosters in 2026, aiming for cost efficiency, moldability, and future trade value.
A Cap Crunch Necessitates Creative Accounting for Brad Holmes & Detroit Lions
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.
Lions Face Immediate Cap Compliance Hurdle While Secondary Depth Faces Crucible Test
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.