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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 October 16, 2026.

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Lions Sign Carter as Baker Trade Talk Swirls

Detroit signed veteran return specialist DeAndre Carter to the practice squad while analysis suggests a potential trade for safety Budda Baker.

Report: Detroit Lions sign veteran returner to the practice squad

The Detroit Lions are reportedly signing veteran returner and wide receiver DeAndre Carter to their practice squad, according to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero, p…

The Detroit Lions are getting back ‘a top-10 center’ in Cade Mays

As soon as next game, the Detroit Lions will finally get to see what they’ve got in free agent signing Cade Mays. Detroit invested a three-year, $25 million …

Lions mailbag: How much of a difference can Cade Mays, Brian Branch make?

When the Detroit Lions return from the bye, they could have two very important pieces ready to make their 2026 debut. Center Cade Mays, the Lions’ prized off…

Sam LaPorta continues to prove why he deserves an extension with Lions

Sam LaPorta had a huge game for the Detroit Lions in a clutch road win, which might only prove why a new contract is needed quickly.

Lions certainly benefited from Marvin Harrison Jr. trade in Week 5

A fun look at how the Detroit Lions may have benefited from Marvin Harrison Jr. being traded.

Keith Abney's strong emergence could help Lions' planning for trade deadline

The Detroit Lions could see Keith Abney II help their depth in the secondary, which would be a boost ahead of the trade deadline.

Cardinals finalizing Marvin Harrison Jr. trade, former No. 4 pick inactive vs. Lions per report

The former No. 4 overall pick is inactive against the Lions after Arizona reportedly informed him of its decision

Cardinals to deactivate Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Lions with trade looming

The Detroit Lions (2-2) will face a shorthanded Arizona Cardinals (1-3) as wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has been declared as inactive for Sunday’s Week …

3 positions other than cornerback that Lions should reinforce at trade deadline

The Detroit Lions are facing a very important NFL trade deadline.

Lions Sign M’ba – Branch, Mays out for Arizona

Detroit signed defensive lineman Jeffrey M'ba to the practice squad while confirming Brian Branch and Cade Mays will miss Sunday's game against Arizona.

Lions Eye Cornerback Trade as Branch Nears Return

Detroit explores trading for cornerback help while safety Brian Branch nears a return and defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard demands immediate on-field re…

ESPN floats Broncos corner as trade option for Lions amid terrible defensive showings

This could fix all of Detroit's issues.

Lions' flexibility with secondary should inspire some confidence in a bounce back

Detroit seems more than willing to see what they've got on their roster before making trade deadline moves.

Insider still believes the Lions should make an impact trade at cornerback

The Detroit Lions have been suggested a trade for Kristian Fulton or Jalen Ramsey to boost their cornerback depth by an ESPN insider.

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