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The latest Detroit Lions rumors — trades, free agency, extensions, and front-office buzz — filtered from beat writers and league-wide coverage, refreshed all day. Updated August 31, 2026.

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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 waive…

No Detroit Lions players were claimed on waivers

On Monday afternoon, the NFL dropped its full list of waiver claims after Sunday’s cutdown day. The Detroit Lions were not awarded anyone on waivers, and mor…

Seahawks GM John Schneider is really trying to talk himself into Terrion Arnold

The Seattle Seahawks are leaning into their built-up equity when it comes to the signing of former Lion Terrion Arnold.

Detroit Lions waiver deadline: how it works, and where team falls in waiver order

Detroit (likely) isn't done constructing their 53-man roster.

[616] Detroit Lions Cut Roster To 53 – Detroit Lions Podcast

Detroit Lions set their 53-man roster, releasing Greg Dortch and keeping only four WRs; hosts see post-waiver changes and Joshua Dobbs locked in as QB2.

[616] Detroit Lions Cut Roster To 53 – Detroit Lions Podcast

Detroit Lions Cut Roster To 53 covers NFL roster cuts, depth chart battles, Colts takeaways, injuries, waiver moves, live reaction, and confidence check.

2026 Detroit Lions Roster, Practice Squad, Waiver Wire Tracker

Watching 2h 57m to the 6:00 p.m. ET 53-man deadline Updated 3:02 p.m. ET. 2026 Lions Roster Tracker Cut to 53 by 6:00 p.m. ET. Then the waiver wire. Then a 1…

4 last-minute Lions' QB2 trade options for Brad Holmes before final roster cuts

If the Detroit Lions pursue QB2 options on the trade market before the roster cut deadline, these could interest them on some level.

3 potential practice squad candidates that Lions fans have to hope clear waivers

Detroit has plenty of talent on their current roster, and they surely wish they could keep everyone on board after a successful preseason.

2026 Detroit Lions practice squad, waiver wire tracker

The Detroit Lions are in the midst of making several difficult decisions as they must reduce their roster from 91 to 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday night.…

2026 Detroit Lions final roster bubble predictions on defense

The Detroit Lions have a ton of decisions to make on Sunday afternoon, as the deadline to get to roster to 53 players is 6 p.m. ET. And, personally, I believ…

NFL waiver wire explained: Which Detroit Lions are impacted

The NFL and the Detroit Lions will close out their preseason on Saturday, and by 6 p.m. ET Sunday, teams must reduce their rosters to 53 players. For the Lio…

Why former Lions CB Terrion Arnold was placed on NFL's commissioner’s exempt list after signing with Seahawks

Seattle made its signing of Arnold official on Saturday, but he will be ineligible to play.

16 Detroit Lions fighting for rosters spots in preseason finale

Earlier this week, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell noted that because of the team’s quick turnaround from their preseason game (Saturday, 1 p.m. ET) and the…

Lions 2-time Super Bowl Champion faces unclear status for Week 1 vs. Saints amid latest injury

The Detroit Lions had a big free agency steal in terms of the money they got former Kansas City Chiefs two-time champion for. However, his season debut in We…

Lions Host Kareem Hunt While LaPorta Returns and the Secondary Finds Its Voice

Detroit Lions host Kareem Hunt as LaPorta returns fully while Hutchinson dominates and Gus Hartwig signs for center depth ahead of roster deadline.

Promising start from Juice Scruggs makes David Montgomery trade sting a bit less

The Detroit Lions traded David Montgomery for Juice Scruggs, and the center could help the franchise given the injury to Cade Mays.

Report: Veteran RB Kareem Hunt visits with Lions

Free agent running back Kareem Hunt visited the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, ESPN reported.,Hunt, 31, rushed for 611 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 gam

Detroit Lions sign C Gus Hartwig; Damone Clark to IR

The Detroit Lions have just three training camp practices and one preseason game remaining in their offseason before they need to make final cuts on Sunday. …

Kareem Hunt's visit with Lions should make Jacob Saylors look over his shoulder

Saylors might be the odd man out if this signing were to go through - but, that makes the Hunt visit all the more confusing.

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