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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Detroit Lions injury update: Ennis Rakestraw leaves practice early

The Detroit Lions were supposed to have a quick, non-padded practice as they prepare for preseason Game 2. Unfortunately, the game of football can be cruel even during the less intense practices....

Lions unsure if injured LaPorta will play Week 1

Sam LaPorta's status for the Lions' regular-season opener is unclear after the star tight end suffered a hip injury.

Dan Campbell Says Jared Goff Will Not Play This Week

The battle for the starting left guard spot faces a key obstacle with Ben Bartch sidelined in concussion protocol after a recent ding.

Detroit Lions to start QB Josh Dobbs; select starters vs. Commanders

The Detroit Lions will take on the Washington Commanders in their second game of the 2026 preseason, their only game at Ford Field until Week 1 of the regular season. With several position battles...

Bears fans being set up for sadness after latest Marcus Davenport comments

Chicago Bears' defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is supposed to be optimistic about former Detroit Lions DE Marcus Davenport, but the harsh reality cannot be ignored.

Jared Goff's future in Detroit may get complicated after this season

The Detroit Lions and Jared Goff's deal gets murky soon.

Ben Bartch's latest injury setback just sealed his fate on Lions' 53-man roster

Bartch is likely to miss the cut with latest injury woes.

Sam LaPorta injury update: Lions unsure if TE will miss start to season

On Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell offered an injury update on a couple of players, but none were more important than his star tight end, Sam LaPorta. Per Campbell, LaPorta suffered a...

Lions' Sam LaPorta has injury issue that could linger into regular season

The Lions star tight end isn't at 100% right now.

LIONS DAILY: UDFA pass rusher Eric O'Neill heating up as NFL comfort grows
Aidan Hutchinson's 'best camp since 2022' should immediately start DPOY talk

Aidan Hutchinson is comfortable and having a dominant camp for the Detroit Lions, which should lead to him having the best chance at winning a Defensive Player of the Year award.

Lions vs Commanders preseason preview, what to watch for – Detroit Lions Podcast

The Daily DLP breaks down who and what we'll be watching for in the Lions home preseason game against the Commanders

Dan Campbell insists Lions Super Bowl window 'is not closed'

The Lions head coach is pushing back on the window being closed for the Lions.

Lions LB Jack Campbell’s favorite play for 2025 is insane and awesome

On Wednesday night, the Detroit Lions quietly dropped a short video entitled “Jack Campbell: Under the Lights.” It’s a profile on the Lions’ starting MIKE linebacker, and gives some insight into...

Dan Campbell's passion for connecting with players went to a funny extreme

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell went to the extreme to connect with his players. When Campbell coached for the Miami Dolphins, he wore pads in practice.

A small tweak could make a huge difference for Lions' kicker Jake Bates

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates wants to recapture his 2024 form, and with that in mind a small tweak in his approach could make a big difference.

Madden 27 simulation: Predicting the Detroit Lions’ 2026 season

The 2025 Detroit Lions season was one to forget. Coming off a historic 2024 season, which was cannibalized by injuries and a disappointing NFC Divisional Round exit to the Washington Commanders,...

'Our window is not closed': Why Dan Campbell, other NFL coaches believe Lions will be back in 2026

If you don't believe Campbell & Co. that the Lions will be contenders, ask Sean McVay, Matt LaFleur and others.

5 burning questions prior to the Detroit Lions’ 2026 season kicking off

The Detroit Lions will kickoff their second game of the preseason, this time at home against the Washington Commanders on Saturday, and as the possibilities and promise of a summer’s training camp...

Rookie Edge Derrick Moore Roars Back to Life After Injury Scare

The narrative of the 2026 Detroit Lions training camp has been dominated by contract extensions, roster cuts, and the slow grind of injury recoveries.

Discussion: Which Detroit Lions position battle is the tightest?

We’re past the halfway point of training camp, and we’re rapidly approaching cutdown date. The Detroit Lions’ personnel department has some tough decisions ahead, and with the amount of...

Derrick Moore Is Back And Hunting Third Down Sacks

His recent sack against Blake Miller on third down highlighted his growing ability to win one-on-one matchups and make impactful plays when it counts.

Alim McNeill has to hope he can outplay his 'albatross' of a contract in 2026

Alim McNeill’s contract is starting to draw some national ire.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Dave Fipp Just Put A Lions Special Teams Question On The Table

This shift means that standout special teams players like Lucky Jackson, who has made notable plays, must also offer value elsewhere.

5 takeaways from special teams coordinator Dave Fipp

Catch up on all the news from Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Dave Fipp's training camp media session.

4 takeaways from Lions training camp Day 15: Derrick Moore breaks out

The Detroit Lions have had some bad injury luck with their 2026 NFL Draft class. They already lost fifth-round pick Kendrick Law for the season, Jimmy Rolder has been out since the first week of...

Camp Notes: Rookie Moore making plays at practice

Tim Twentyman covers all the news from Day 15 of Detroit Lions training camp practice.

TWENTYMAN: Training camp Day 15 observations

Tim Twentyman shares his observations from Detroit Lions training camp practice.

Jimmy Rolder's optimistic timeline is about to create a chaotic LB competition

The wide-open competition at LB is about to get a jolt as Jimmy Rolder nears a return.

Detroit Lions injury news: Jameson Williams returns, Sam LaPorta out

For the last time in front of fans, the Detroit Lions took the field Wednesday for training camp. There will still be a handful of practices before the end of the preseason, but the rest will be...

Detroit Lions player could be ready for a huge bounce-back season

Dan Campbell would love to see this player thrive.

Lions defense just caught two breaks ahead of season opener vs. Saints

The New Orleans Saints will be missing two of their top offensive stars in Week 1 vs. the Lions.

Ben Bartch's injury status could doom his shot at making Lions' 53 man roster

Ben Bartch's roster spot on the Detroit Lions could be up for grabs if he cannot stay healthy and continue to compete up front.

Lions' updated unofficial depth chart shows little change ahead of Commanders game

Detroit has flipped around the depth at one spot, but otherwise, it's more of the same ahead of Week 2.

3 Lions starters with the most to prove against the Commanders in preseason

Detroit plans to play some of their starters on Saturday against Washington.

LIONS DAILY: How Jake Bates is trying to be 'kicker that this team deserves'
Detroit Lions players with most to gain, lose in preseason game vs. Commanders

Myself and my good friend and host of the PODcast, Meko Scott, are back with a new episode of, ‘Before the Roar,’ where we take a look ahead to the Detroit Lions’ second preseason game of 2026...

Saints likely to be without 2 offensive weapons vs. Lions in Week 1

This is your reminder that the Detroit Lions aren’t the only team dealing with preseason injuries. In fact, the Lions’ Week 1 opponent is going through it when it comes to their offensive weapons....

Lions' Seth McLaughlin can't afford to ignore Dan Campbell's latest message

McLaughlin might already be on the bubble amid the Lions' center competition.

Film breakdown: How the Lions are finding their own way to play more nickel

It’s the preseason. Core starters are in street clothes. The Detroit Lions weren’t game-planning for the Cincinnati Bengals, and they surely weren’t going to show everything defensive coordinator...

Seahawks are living through the exact Terrion Arnold nightmare the Lions avoided

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is already causing some public relations and logistical problems with the Seattle Seahawks.

13 standouts from Day 14 of Detroit Lions training camp

The Detroit Lions changed things up for Day 14 of training camp, practicing Monday night in preparation for the primetime games they’ll play this season. The team also shifted into a full...

Daily DLP: Mid-Preseason Mailbag – Detroit Lions Podcast

The Daily DLP answers mailbag questions about roster decisions, scheme changes, coaching strategies, free agents, camp surprises and more

Rookie Linebacker Jimmy Rolder Offers Very Promising Injury Update as Roster Cuts Loom

The clock in Allen Park is no longer a gentle countdown; it is a frantic tick toward the 53-man roster deadline, as the narrative for the 2026 season begins.

Dan Campbell opens up on the Lions opting out of joint practices

The Detroit Lions had participated in several joint practices over the first few years of Dan Campbell's tenure, but it was dialed back for 2026. Campbell spoke about the reason why.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Former Lions CB Terrion Arnold won’t be able to play for Seahawks right away

Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold appears to be headed for the Seattle Seahawks, but there are a few roadblocks in the way before the former first-round pick can see the field. Arnold...

Sione Vaki’s return gives him a major opportunity in Lions backfield

Vaki's return adds another dimension to the Lions' special teams unit, and another competitor for Jacob Saylors to take over.

The Lions get another sign that Kerby Joseph's contract is aging like milk

The Detroit Lions' contract with Kerby Joseph has become one of the worst deals in the NFL.

Lions rookie LB Jimmy Rolder provides very optimistic injury update

At the start of training camp, the Detroit Lions got some bad luck. Fourth-round pick Jimmy Rolder suffered a hamstring injury that coach Dan Campbell described it as something that will keep him...

Date is set for Lions' first meeting with Za'Darius Smith after bitter departure

After a fairly bitter departure, Za'Darius Smith is line to get his chance to face the Detroit Lions after finding a team for this season.

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