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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Brian Flores' prowess continues to put Lions' Kelvin Sheppard to shame

Flores' work with the Vikings continues to provide Lions fans with another standard to aspire to defensively.

LIONS DAILY: Detroit signs veteran safety Jalen Mills to practice squad
Dan Campbell defends DC Kelvin Sheppard: ‘He’s an outstanding coach’

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has recently come under fire after the team’s poor defensive start. Through two weeks of the NFL season, the Lions rank 31st in points allowed,...

Dan Campbell can’t reassure fans who think Kerby Joseph’s career is done

On Monday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell noted that safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph will remain sidelined on the Physically Unable to Perform list, despite them being eligible to return...

Detroit Lions film study: What is killing the offense’s opening drives?

The Detroit Lions defense has been the focal point of criticism after surrendering 30 and 41 points, respectively, in their first two games against the New Orleans Saints and the Buffalo Bills....

NFC NORTH: Where all four teams stand heading into Week 3

Tim Twentyman takes a look at where all four teams in the NFC North stand heading into Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season.

Detroit Lions stock report: 5 risers, 11 fallers at Bills

“Back to business” and “R&R—Redemption & Respect”—two of the Detroit Lions’ biggest mantras this offseason—remain all talk. Two games is an incredibly small sample size, and a short-road game...

The Grey Area – Getting Defensive in Week 3

After the Buffalo loss at Highmark, Detroit returns home to face the Jets as Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown try to cover for a shaky defense.

Lions Lose Maddox for Season, Sign Mills to Practice Squad as Branch and Joseph Stay Out

Detroit loses starter Avonte Maddox for the year, signs Jalen Mills to the practice squad, and confirms Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph will not practice this week.

Brad Holmes continues to live up to his hypothetical LinkedIn profile headline

If Detrioit Lions general manager Brad Holmes were to offer a core philosophy on his hypothetial LinkedIn profile, this would surely be it.

Monday, September 21, 2026
Lions bring back veteran safety to practice squad

The Detroit Lions made a minor move on Monday, signing safety Jalen Mills to their practice squad. He takes up the vacant spot on the 16-man squad after the Lions signed Levi Onwuzurike to the...

Lions' hesitation to bring in bigger name talent mid-season could haunt them

The Detroit Lions' might not have the luxury of ignoring their aversion to big name additions this season if they want to make a run.

Lions' secondary issues might be what ends playoff hopes in 2026

This Lions secondary might be what sinks any chance of a playoff run.

Early returns on Mike McDaniel show the Lions made the right call

Mike McDaniel's Chargers are struggling to score, while Drew Petzing's Lions rank among the top of the league.

KEY QUESTIONS: What does Campbell want to see from his team moving forward?

Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's Monday press conference.

Everywhere the Detroit Lions need to improve, per Dan Campbell

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell started his Monday press conference with a lengthy self-scouting report after the team’s 1-1 start. Coming off a hugely disappointing loss to the Buffalo Bills,...

Lions lose key DB for season; Campbell backs DC after defense's woes

The embattled Lions defense lost defensive back Avonte Maddox for the season while coach Dan Campbell is defending second-year defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard.

Dan Campbell Urges Trust And Urgency To Fix Lions’ Fundamental Flaws

Dan Campbell’s latest Lions press conference had a call to action: the team must restore trust in each other and clean up fundamentals to turn things around.

Cade Mays' potential return could be crucial in back-to-back divisional games

Cade Mays’ potential return could give Detroit's offensive line a much‑needed boost as the Lions enter back‑to‑back divisional matchups.

Lions safety Avonte Maddox out for year, as Detroit seeks DB ‘shake up’

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell delivered tough injury news on Monday, noting that veteran safety Avonte Maddox will miss the rest of the 2026 season after suffering a foot injury on Thursday...

Avonte Maddox's season-ending injury should put all eyes on Brian Branch's recovery

With Maddox out for the year, Branch's timeline for a return has to be front of mind.

Detroit Lions safeties Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph won’t return to practice this week

Due to a new NFL rule, the Detroit Lions could return both Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch to practice this week, despite the fact that both players will remain on the Physically Unable to Perform...

3 practice squad callups the Lions have to consider heading into Week 3

A fair re-evaluation of things heading into Week 3 should lead to an opportunity for these Lions' practice squad players.

NFC North power rankings show there's only one real threat in the division

Minnesota has established themselves as the "beat you with hammers" team this season.

LIONS DAILY: Overheard inside the locker room: On our heels and time for urgency
Lions' reported workouts at defensive back aren't exactly inspiring

Detroit needs a starter - not more depth.

How often NFL teams recover from a terrible defensive start

The Detroit Lions defense is in trouble. After two extremely troubling performances, fans and analysts are already wondering if Detroit needs to make massive changes on the defensive side of the...

Daily DLP: Lions vibe check after Week 2 – Detroit Lions Podcast

The Daily DLP takes a deep breath after Week 2 around the league, looking at potential solutions for Detroit's defense and where the Lions stand

The state of the NFC North remains up in the air following Week 2 results

No one seems to have a firm grasp on the division.

Discussion: What is your level of panic for the Detroit Lions?

On one hand, the sky is not falling for the Detroit Lions. They are still 1-1 to start the 2026 season, and with some easier matchups on deck, they have room to rebound before their Week 6 bye. On...

Lions Check Kenny Moore and Schedule DB Workouts After Defensive Collapse

Detroit has checked on veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II and scheduled workouts for Jordan Fuller and Jalen Mills following a defensive breakdown.

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Lions reportedly working out ‘group’ of defensive backs

According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Detroit Lions will be working out a group of defensive backs when the team reconvenes from their extended break on Monday. Fowler doesn’t have...

Kenny Moore II makes too much sense as a Lions free agency target

The fit makes sense in a few ways.

NFC North news: Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams carted off

The NFC North may have just shifted violently. Late in the fourth quarter of a tight game between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams scrambled to his left....

Lions offered Joey Porter Jr. alternative Brad Holmes would probably turn down

As cornerback trade options other than Joey Porter Jr. possibly come to light, Lions general manager Brad Holmes might still find reasons to sit on his hands.

Report: Detroit Lions have ‘checked in’ on free agent cornerback

In the aftermath of their disastrous defensive performance against the Buffalo Bills on “Thursday Night Football,” the Detroit Lions are reportedly interested in bringing in some other options at...

Detroit Lions Week 2 rooting guide: Best outcomes from Sunday’s games

Regardless of what happened on Thursday, I am thankful for a full slate of Sunday NFL games that I can watch from 1 p.m. ET until “Sunday Night Football” comes to a close around 11:30 p.m. ET....

Super Bowl window talk is sure to put Lions fans on Brad Holmes' naughty list

Brad Holmes is adamantly against a certain idea when it comes to the Detroit Lions, but one analyst has too easily picked up the contradicting sentiment.

Lions offense might have to do the heavy lifting all year long

The Detroit Lions spent the entire Thursday night game playing from behind the Buffalo Bills.

Jahmyr Gibbs Fined $23,027 for Helmet Violation as Lions Defense Seeks Answers After Bills Collapse

The NFL fined Jahmyr Gibbs over $23,000 for a helmet hit while the defense surrendered 41 points and allowed 203 rushing yards to Buffalo.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs fined for Week 1 infraction vs. Saints

The NFL releases its list of fines every Saturday afternoon for the previous week’s infractions. For Week 1 of the 2026 season, the NFL announced 20 different fines across 16 games. In Detroit...

Jack Campbell's honesty about poor play should be a wakeup call for Lions

Jack Campbell took the Detroit Lions' defensive struggles in Week 2 the hardest, and Kelvin Sheppard needs to work hard to make sure he is helping his players.

Lions' pass rush finally looks great as secondary fully crumbles

The Lions may finally have a pass rush! Too bad it's all the defense has going for it.

3 overreactions (and 2 valid reactions) to Lions' collapse against Bills

There are a lot of hot takes flying a day after the Lions' loss to the Bills - let's parse through them.

Incessantly blitzing Josh Allen in Week 2 exposed Lions' defensive flaws

The Lions had a clear sctrategy in mind to try to defend Josh Allen, it just did not work at all amid no real adjustments being made.

Discussion: What should the Detroit Lions do to fix their defense?

The Detroit Lions defense is a major problem. I could use the next 500 words to lay out all the data to support that statement, but you all have eyeballs. You saw what happened in the second half...

Lions defense fails to deliver on Kelvin Sheppard’s off season commitments

The Detroit Lions could not get out of their own way in an embarrassing 41-31 loss to christen the Buffalo Bills’ new Highmark Stadium. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard is very direct with...

Bish & Brown: Recapping The 1-1 Detroit Lions After Buffalo – Detroit Lions Podcast

Detroit Lions defense collapses vs. Bills as explosive plays, penalties and coverage busts expose urgent coaching and personnel problems.

Lions Secondary Crisis Accelerates Joey Porter Jr. Trade Talks

Avonte Maddox injury forces Detroit to accelerate trade talks for Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. as secondary depth evaporates following 41-31 loss.

Christian Mahogany's impending return still leaves the Lions with a left guard issue

The Detroit Lions will be forced to look in the mirror after falling to the Buffalo Bills 41-31 Thursday night.

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