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The Detroit Lions could target five UFL standouts including Defensive Player of the Year Cam Gill as Brad Holmes continues his proven strategy of finding diamonds in the rough from the spring league.

5 UFL Stars the Lions Should Poach Before Training Camp (Including One Who Already Sacked Mahomes)

June 15, 2026

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The Detroit Lions could target five UFL standouts including Defensive Player of the Year Cam Gill as Brad Holmes continues his proven strategy of finding diamonds in the rough from the spring league.

The Detroit Lions defense is moving away from their base formation to more nickel packages after losing key players like Alex Anzalone and Amik Robertson this offseason.

Lions Defense Going All-In On Risky Gamble That Could Backfire Spectacularly

June 15, 2026

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The Detroit Lions defense is moving away from their base formation to more nickel packages after losing key players like Alex Anzalone and Amik Robertson this offseason.

Lions mandatory minicamp at Allen Park will reveal if Brad Holmes' offseason moves translate to real progress or just more false hope for Detroit fans.

Five Make-or-Break Questions That Will Define the Lions’ 2024 Season Starting This Week

June 15, 2026

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Lions mandatory minicamp at Allen Park will reveal if Brad Holmes’ offseason moves translate to real progress or just more false hope for Detroit fans.

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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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The Lions' offensive line could actually be elite again after allowing just 16 sacks in 12 healthy games, with new additions Blake Miller and Cade Mays plus a healthy Penei Sewell back at left tackle.

Why the Lions Offensive Line Could Actually Be Elite This Year (No, Really)

June 15, 2026

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The Lions’ offensive line could actually be elite again after allowing just 16 sacks in 12 healthy games, with new additions Blake Miller and Cade Mays plus a healthy Penei Sewell back at left tackle.

Giovanni Manu's position switch to guard might be his final chance to prove he belongs with the Detroit Lions after struggling to find his role on the offensive line.

Lions’ 2024 Draft Pick Giovanni Manu Fighting for His NFL Life at New Position

June 12, 2026

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Giovanni Manu’s position switch to guard might be his final chance to prove he belongs with the Detroit Lions after struggling to find his role on the offensive line.

Giovanni Manu is getting his last shot with the Lions as coaches experiment with moving the struggling trade-up pick from tackle to guard amid brutal competition for roster spots.

Giovanni Manu’s Last Chance: Why This Position Switch Could Save His Lions Career

June 12, 2026

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Giovanni Manu is getting his last shot with the Lions as coaches experiment with moving the struggling trade-up pick from tackle to guard amid brutal competition for roster spots.

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Finally Good. Still Paranoid.

Lions coverage from the stands, not the press box.

Detroit Lions News and Rumors

5 UFL Stars the Lions Should Poach Before Training Camp (Including One Who Already Sacked Mahomes)

Lions Defense Going All-In On Risky Gamble That Could Backfire Spectacularly

Five Make-or-Break Questions That Will Define the Lions’ 2024 Season Starting This Week

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

Why the Lions Offensive Line Could Actually Be Elite This Year (No, Really)

Lions’ 2024 Draft Pick Giovanni Manu Fighting for His NFL Life at New Position

Giovanni Manu’s Last Chance: Why This Position Switch Could Save His Lions Career

5 UFL Stars the Lions Should Poach Before Training Camp (Including One Who Already Sacked Mahomes)

Lions Defense Going All-In On Risky Gamble That Could Backfire Spectacularly

Five Make-or-Break Questions That Will Define the Lions’ 2024 Season Starting This Week

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