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.
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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.
The Detroit Lions Offense Was Elite Despite Its Biggest Weakness. That May Be About to Change
The Detroit Lions ranked fourth in scoring despite finishing 31st in pass block win rate. A rebuilt offensive line could raise the 2026 ceiling.
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.
The Running Back Room in Flux
Detroit Lions place Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, elevating Saylors to backup while rookie Blake Miller starts at right tackle for Week 1 opener.
GM Brad Holmes Stands Firm on Cornerback Depth While Extension Talks Resume for Branch and LaPorta
Brad Holmes confirms extension talks for Brian Branch and Sam LaPorta resume despite injuries while defending cornerback depth after releasing Terrion Arnold.
Brad Holmes Affirms Confidence In Lions’ Core Despite Roster Challenges
Holmes repeatedly emphasized the belief in the current cornerback group despite losing a starter like Arnold under difficult circumstances.
Lions Lose Isiah Pacheco to IR, Bring Back Tyler Conklin in Final Roster Moves
The final roster cutdowns were supposed to be a mere formality, a bureaucratic hurdle between a completed training camp and the regular season.
Lions Finalize 14-Man Practice Squad as Schedule Aligns for Week 1
Detroit Lions signed 14 players to 2026 practice squad including Luke Altmyer, Nick Whiteside, and Tom Kennedy with two spots remaining before Week 1.
10 quick thoughts on the Lions 53-man roster
Some stream-of-consciousness thoughts on the Detroit Lions roster moves that led to the initial 53-man roster and then the more finalized version after waiver claims, plus the early iteration of the practice squad. Best consumed…
Meeks Over Conklin, Dortch Out: What Detroit’s Final Roster Actually Reveals About Its Priorities
Detroit Lions cut Tyler Conklin and Greg Dortch to keep rookie Jackson Meeks, finalizing a 53-man roster focused on youth and speed before the Saints game.