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Friday, July 17, 2026
Pat O'Connor's retirement opens the door for overlooked Lions rookie

After Detroit Lions veteran Pat O'Connor retired, the door now opens for an unheralded rookie to step up and have a shot at the roster.

Which Lions player or coach would you invite to your wedding?

If you live in Detroit or really anywhere in the state of Michigan right now, it may not feel like summer even though it is indeed the middle of July. Wildfires in Canada have engulfed much of the...

ESPN writer says 7 Lions worth at least one first-round pick in hypothetical trades

The Lions should never trade Penei Sewell, but what would they get in return if they did?

Lions News: Cap expert suggests Sam LaPorta could fetch franchise tag in 2027

The Detroit Lions almost never use the NFL’s franchise tag. In their team history, they’ve only used it five times since the franchise tag was introduced in 1993, and the last player to fetch it...

THE DAILY DRIVE: Tight-end room can help Lions' offense leverage league trends
Pat O’Connor’s Quiet Exit Closes A Circle the Lions Rarely Get to Close

Pat O'Connor retired after nine NFL seasons, both starting and ending with the Detroit Lions and including a Super Bowl appearance, ahead of 2026 training

Lions' 32-year old former Super Bowl champion announces retirement from NFL

He leaves the league with a ring on his hand.

Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview: How many TEs will make the roster?

In this installment of our Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ tight end room, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this...

Levi Onwuzurike can quietly become an x-factor for Lions on defense this year

Levi Onwuzurike was singled out as one of the more interesting injury returns to watch in the NFL, and he could play a big role for the Detroit Lions in 2026.

Daily DLP: Previewing the Lions camp battle at LG – Detroit Lions Podcast

The Daily DLP breaks down the Lions training camp battle for the starting LG position, breaking down Mahogany, Scruggs, Bartch and wildcard competitors

2026 training camp preview: Offensive line

Tim Twentyman previews the offensive line position heading into training camp practices.

Former Lions draft pick announces retirement after 9 seasons

On Thursday, former Detroit Lions defensive end Pat O’Connor announced his retirement from football via a post on his Instagram page. “After 9 incredible years, I think it’s finally time to hang...

ESPN's player rankings reveal Lions advantage that makes playoffs non-negotiable

The Detroit Lions have no more excuses after leading the NFL in players on ESPN's top-ten rankings.

Lions DE Pat O'Connor retires from NFL

Detroit Lions defensive end Pat O'Connor announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday.,OConnor, 32, appeared in eight games (three starts) for th

Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Lions might need to throw out their playbook against Jordan Love this season

Love poses a unique challenge to the Lions' defense that Kelvin Sheppard might need to adjust to.

Tyler Lacy needs to create a training camp problem Lions would welcome

Lacy showed some promise in 2025 with the Lions, and he should bring some good problems into training camp.

Jackson Meeks clearing this hurdle could be a game-changer for Lions

Meeks could take a firm hold of a special teams role with Detroit this season.

Lions News: Detroit has NFL’s most top-end talent

On Thursday, ESPN concluded their top-10 positional rankings, as determined by a polling of NFL executives, coaches, and scouts. We’ve been covering each of the positions as they’ve been unveiled,...

The Lions' best-case training camp surprise might already be on the roster

Avonte Maddox should be a no-brainer to heavily help out at safety.

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The Lions' best-case training camp surprise might already be on the roster

Avonte Maddox should be a no-brainer to heavily out at safety.

Lions safety room (still) atop ranking despite looming injury woes

Detroit has a potent tandem in their secondary, but they just have to get healthy at the same time.

Video: 5 Detroit Lions that need to step up in 2026

Similarly to the last several years of Detroit Lions football, there are a lot of expectations surrounding the team as the 2026 NFL season gets closer to getting underway. And while there has been...

Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview: WR depth roles up for grabs

In this installment of our Detroit Lions 2026 training camp preview series, we examine the Lions’ wide receiver room, speculate on current and future roles, and discuss how many players from this...

THE DAILY DRIVE: Why Sam LaPorta could be in for career year
Daily DLP: Lions loaded with top 100 talent – Detroit Lions Podcast

The Daily DLP reviews the plethora of Detroit Lions in PFSN's Top 100 NFL players, and also why it takes more than just talent to win the Super Bowl

Ranking NFC North's best running back rooms (with the obvious one at the top)

With the departure of David Montgomery, do the Detroit Lions still have the best running back room in the NFC North?

NFL execs, coaches still believe Detroit Lions have 2 top-10 safeties despite injuries

ESPN concluded their positional rankings on Thursday with safeties. If you haven’t seen the series yet, they polled NFL executives, coaches, and scouts to determine the top-10 players at each...

Sam LaPorta Is Poised for A Career Year While Detroit’s Rookie Linebackers Fight for the Will Spot

Detroit Lions: Sam LaPorta poised for career year under Drew Petzing as Jimmy Rolder battles Damone Clark for Will spot with Gibbs set for 75% snap count.

Ranking NFC North head coaches ahead of contentious 2026 season

Each NFC North coach has a good argument to be the top of the food chain in 2026, so which one ended up at #1?

Ranking every 2026 Detroit Lions player: 40-31

Our countdown of the 2026 Detroit Lions roster continues with players we ranked 40-31. None of the players in this range are slated to be starters this year, but most of them will contribute...

2026 training camp preview: Linebacker

Tim Twentyman previews the linebacker position heading into training camp practices.

Discussion: What Detroit Lions training camp matchup will be the best?

We are less than two weeks away from Detroit Lions players reporting to training camp, which means we’re so close to football being back. It’s really happening, y’all. After an especially annoying...

1 stat proves Amon-Ra St. Brown might've been ranked too low by NFL execs

According in one metric, Amon-Ra St. Brown was clearly the best wide receiver in the NFL last season.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
[613] Detroit Lions Prepping For Training Camp – Detroit Lions Podcast

Detroit Lions training camp preview with Kerby Joseph updates, Terrion Arnold fallout, roster battles, and Lions confidence on the Detroit Lions Podcast.

Thomas Tuchel replacements: Pep Guardiola leads list of candidates for England job if Three Lions sack boss

Here's a look at five potential candidates for England manager should Thomas Tuchel be sacked.

[613] Detroit Lions Prepping For Training Camp – Detroit Lions Podcast

Detroit Lions training camp preview with Kerby Joseph updates, Terrion Arnold fallout, roster battles, and Lions confidence on the Detroit Lions Podcast.

Lions News: Why Sam LaPorta could be in for career year

Sam LaPorta has had a fantastic start to his NFL career, but one analyst believes the best may still be to come. Over at FTN Fantasy, writer Daniel Kelley made three predictions for the Lions with...

Lions safety room may have the most straightforward competition in training camp

The Detroit Lions could have a simple training camp competition at safety to sort out this offseason.

Lions are spoiled for choice when it comes to naming their franchise face

The Detroit Lions have two viable candidates to be the "face of the franchise", while many teams would love to have one.

Isiah Pacheco has to remain elite in this one metric for the Lions

While he found little success on the ground in 2025, maintaining his composure in this metric could pay off for Detroit and Pacheco.

The Lions only have two weeks to avoid a Jahmyr Gibbs distraction

Detroit should get something done with Gibbs before things get hairy.

The Right Tackle Crucible Defines the Lions’ Offensive Identity

Detroit Lions right tackle battle pits veteran Larry Borom against rookie Blake Miller as Penei Sewell shifts to left tackle following Taylor Decker's

Amon-Ra St. Brown just got a laughable vote in latest wide receiver ranking

Detroit saw their two top receivers earn nods in latest WR ranking from ESPN.

England history in major semifinals: Three Lions' all-time record in final four of World Cup, Euros

England face Argentina for a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Here is the Three Lions' complete semifinal record at the World Cup, European Championship and UEFA Nations League.

Biggest question remaining for Drew Petzing, Lions won't get answered until Week 1

Petzing isn't going to get the benefit of the doubt with such a critical season yet to be played by the Lions.

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions see 'tremendous growth' from rookie LB ahead of camp battle for role
Ranking every 2026 Detroit Lions player: 50-41, the key depth

We’ve technically moved on from the “roster bubble” aspect of our 2026 Detroit Lions roster countdown, but the players in this next range—ranked 50 through 41—are far from safe. Most of the...

Lions' 'Legion of Whom' just got an unexpected cameo in latest season of 'Quarterback'

Baker Mayfield was apparently thrown off by the Lions' very depleted secondary in Week 7 last season.

2026 training camp preview: Running back

Tim Twentyman previews the running back position heading into training camp practices.

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