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The Lions may have found their perfect backup quarterback in undrafted free agent Luke Altmyer, a boring but competent game manager who specializes in not losing games.

The Lions Just Found Their Perfect “Game Manager” Backup QB in the Most Lions Way Possible

May 4, 2026

The Lions may have found their perfect backup quarterback in undrafted free agent Luke Altmyer, a boring but competent game manager who specializes in not losing games.

Despite draft additions, Jackson Meeks, Michael Niese, and Ennis Rakestraw aren't going anywhere as Brad Holmes builds depth and competition rather than replacing Lions players he's given up on.

Stop Panicking: These 3 Lions “Bubble” Players Are Locks to Make the Roster

May 4, 2026

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Despite draft additions, Jackson Meeks, Michael Niese, and Ennis Rakestraw aren’t going anywhere as Brad Holmes builds depth and competition rather than replacing Lions players he’s given up on.

Brad Holmes ignored consensus rankings and trusted the Lions' draft board, reaching on some picks while finding incredible value on others in a class that shows why Detroit's front office has earned the benefit of the doubt.

Why Brad Holmes’ “Reaches” Are Actually Genius Moves That Other GMs Wish They Made

May 4, 2026

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Brad Holmes ignored consensus rankings and trusted the Lions’ draft board, reaching on some picks while finding incredible value on others in a class that shows why Detroit’s front office has earned the benefit of the doubt.

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The Lions are projected to have the NFL's easiest schedule according to Vegas-based analysis, but Detroit fans know better than to trust schedule predictions after years of disappointment.

Lions Finally Get the NFL’s EASIEST Schedule (But We’re Not Celebrating Yet)

May 4, 2026

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The Lions are projected to have the NFL’s easiest schedule according to Vegas-based analysis, but Detroit fans know better than to trust schedule predictions after years of disappointment.

The Lions declined Jack Campbell's fifth-year option but will still pay their All-Pro linebacker big money with three potential contract scenarios ranging from $80-104 million.

Jack Campbell’s About to Get PAID: 3 Monster Contract Scenarios That’ll Make Lions Fans Drool

May 4, 2026

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The Lions declined Jack Campbell’s fifth-year option but will still pay their All-Pro linebacker big money with three potential contract scenarios ranging from $80-104 million.

The Lions have pulled off heart-stopping comeback wins against Cleveland and Dallas that still give fans chills, but which one was the most memorable in franchise history?

The Fake Spike, The Dislocated Shoulder, and The Double Pick-Six: Ranking the Lions’ Greatest Comeback Wins

May 2, 2026

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The Lions have pulled off heart-stopping comeback wins against Cleveland and Dallas that still give fans chills, but which one was the most memorable in franchise history?

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Detroit Lions Draft News

The Lions Just Found Their Perfect “Game Manager” Backup QB in the Most Lions Way Possible

Stop Panicking: These 3 Lions “Bubble” Players Are Locks to Make the Roster

Why Brad Holmes’ “Reaches” Are Actually Genius Moves That Other GMs Wish They Made

Detroit Lions News and Rumors

Lions Finally Get the NFL’s EASIEST Schedule (But We’re Not Celebrating Yet)

Jack Campbell’s About to Get PAID: 3 Monster Contract Scenarios That’ll Make Lions Fans Drool

The Fake Spike, The Dislocated Shoulder, and The Double Pick-Six: Ranking the Lions’ Greatest Comeback Wins

Lions Finally Get the NFL’s EASIEST Schedule (But We’re Not Celebrating Yet)

The Lions Just Found Their Perfect “Game Manager” Backup QB in the Most Lions Way Possible

Stop Panicking: These 3 Lions “Bubble” Players Are Locks to Make the Roster

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