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The Lions lead the NFL with eight UFL players on their roster, and Brad Holmes' mining strategy for overlooked talent is already producing real contributors like Jake Bates while the rest of the league ignores this pipeline.

The Lions Are Raiding the UFL While Other NFL Teams Sleep on Free Talent

June 19, 2026

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The Lions lead the NFL with eight UFL players on their roster, and Brad Holmes’ mining strategy for overlooked talent is already producing real contributors like Jake Bates while the rest of the league ignores this pipeline.

Dan Campbell sees himself in Mike Kafka's journey from interim head coach to a lesser role, believing the detour will make him a better coach just like it did for Campbell.

Dan Campbell Just Gave Mike Kafka the Blueprint to Become a Head Coach—And It Started in Detroit

June 18, 2026

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Dan Campbell sees himself in Mike Kafka’s journey from interim head coach to a lesser role, believing the detour will make him a better coach just like it did for Campbell.

The Lions' post-minicamp depth chart projects Miles Frazier at left guard, D.J. Wonnum starting opposite Aidan Hutchinson, and rookie Jimmy Rolder potentially beating out Malcolm Rodriguez at Will linebacker.

Will Jimmy Rolder Really Beat Out Malcolm Rodriguez or Are We Buying Into June Hype Again?

June 18, 2026

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The Lions’ post-minicamp depth chart projects Miles Frazier at left guard, D.J. Wonnum starting opposite Aidan Hutchinson, and rookie Jimmy Rolder potentially beating out Malcolm Rodriguez at Will linebacker.

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Protected: Holmes Rebuilt the Defense, the Schedule Dropped, and Someone Put Campbell on a Hot Seat List

May 18, 2026

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Protected: Holmes Spoke, the Schedule Looms, and the Linebackers Are Still a Thing

May 11, 2026

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Protected: Blake Miller, Derrick Moore, and a Front Office That Just Changed How It Operates

May 4, 2026

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Detroit Lions Draft News

Terrion Arnold is running with the second team at minicamp and Dan Campbell made it clear the first-round pick has to earn his starting job back or lose it to hungrier corners.

Terrion Arnold Running Out of Chances: Dan Campbell Just Put the First-Round Pick on Notice

June 18, 2026

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Terrion Arnold is running with the second team at minicamp and Dan Campbell made it clear the first-round pick has to earn his starting job back or lose it to hungrier corners.

The Lions are being linked to first round talent QB Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, but his gambling scandal involving bets on his own team makes him a toxic asset Detroit should avoid.

The Lions Need to Stay Miles Away From Brendan Sorsby No Matter How Talented He Is

June 18, 2026

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The Lions are being linked to first round talent QB Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft, but his gambling scandal involving bets on his own team makes him a toxic asset Detroit should avoid.

Dan Campbell explains why the Lions kept injured fifth-round pick Colby Sorsdal on the roster and why he still has a real shot to make the team this offseason.

Dan Campbell Just Put the League on Notice About a Player You Completely Forgot Existed

June 18, 2026

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Dan Campbell explains why the Lions kept injured fifth-round pick Colby Sorsdal on the roster and why he still has a real shot to make the team this offseason.

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Finally Good. Still Paranoid.

Lions coverage from the stands, not the press box.

Detroit Lions News and Rumors

The Lions Are Raiding the UFL While Other NFL Teams Sleep on Free Talent

Dan Campbell Just Gave Mike Kafka the Blueprint to Become a Head Coach—And It Started in Detroit

Will Jimmy Rolder Really Beat Out Malcolm Rodriguez or Are We Buying Into June Hype Again?

THE GRIT LIST VAULT

Protected: Holmes Rebuilt the Defense, the Schedule Dropped, and Someone Put Campbell on a Hot Seat List

Protected: Holmes Spoke, the Schedule Looms, and the Linebackers Are Still a Thing

Protected: Blake Miller, Derrick Moore, and a Front Office That Just Changed How It Operates

Detroit Lions Draft News

Terrion Arnold Running Out of Chances: Dan Campbell Just Put the First-Round Pick on Notice

The Lions Need to Stay Miles Away From Brendan Sorsby No Matter How Talented He Is

Dan Campbell Just Put the League on Notice About a Player You Completely Forgot Existed

The Lions Are Raiding the UFL While Other NFL Teams Sleep on Free Talent

Dan Campbell Just Gave Mike Kafka the Blueprint to Become a Head Coach—And It Started in Detroit

Will Jimmy Rolder Really Beat Out Malcolm Rodriguez or Are We Buying Into June Hype Again?

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