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Four under-the-radar Lions players including edge rusher Anthony Lucas and tight end Zach Horton have real opportunities to crack the 53-man roster at positions where depth is thin.

Four Nobodies Who Could Shock Their Way Onto the Lions 53-Man Roster

July 22, 2026

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Four under-the-radar Lions players including edge rusher Anthony Lucas and tight end Zach Horton have real opportunities to crack the 53-man roster at positions where depth is thin.

The Lions' roster bubble is heating up as training camp approaches, with players across offense and defense fighting for their jobs in our weekly Bubble Pressure Meter tracking who's safe, who's watching, and who's about to get cut.

These Five Lions Are One Bad Week Away From Getting Cut

July 22, 2026

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The Lions’ roster bubble is heating up as training camp approaches, with players across offense and defense fighting for their jobs in our weekly Bubble Pressure Meter tracking who’s safe, who’s watching, and who’s about to get cut.

The Lions ditched joint practices this offseason and should keep their starters out of preseason games to protect their roster and let young players fight for spots instead.

The Lions Are Done Playing Preseason Games That Matter and You Should Be Too

July 22, 2026

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The Lions ditched joint practices this offseason and should keep their starters out of preseason games to protect their roster and let young players fight for spots instead.

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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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A bold case for five Detroit Lions training camp predictions including Ennis Rakestraw winning a starting job, Jackson Meeks succeeding at tight end, and Brian Branch returning for Week 1.

Ennis Rakestraw is about to steal a starting job and four other bold Lions predictions that will make you question everything

July 22, 2026

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A bold case for five Detroit Lions training camp predictions including Ennis Rakestraw winning a starting job, Jackson Meeks succeeding at tight end, and Brian Branch returning for Week 1.

Four under-the-radar Lions could become training camp stars at Allen Park, from an undrafted quarterback drawing Brock Purdy comparisons to a small school linebacker who got paid like a priority free agent.

Your Next Favorite Lion is Already in Allen Park and You’ve Never Heard His Name

July 20, 2026

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Four under-the-radar Lions could become training camp stars at Allen Park, from an undrafted quarterback drawing Brock Purdy comparisons to a small school linebacker who got paid like a priority free agent.

Detroit Lions fans are panicking over manufactured offseason drama about Kerby Joseph's injury, Drew Petzing's hiring, and the team's championship window, but the facts show this roster is stacked with young talent under contract and built to compete.

Everyone Needs To Calm Down: Why The Lions Offseason Panic Is Completely Overblown

July 19, 2026

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Detroit Lions fans are panicking over manufactured offseason drama about Kerby Joseph’s injury, Drew Petzing’s hiring, and the team’s championship window, but the facts show this roster is stacked with young talent under contract and built to compete.

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Finally Good. Still Paranoid.

Lions coverage from the stands, not the press box.

Detroit Lions News and Rumors

Four Nobodies Who Could Shock Their Way Onto the Lions 53-Man Roster

These Five Lions Are One Bad Week Away From Getting Cut

The Lions Are Done Playing Preseason Games That Matter and You Should Be Too

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

Ennis Rakestraw is about to steal a starting job and four other bold Lions predictions that will make you question everything

Your Next Favorite Lion is Already in Allen Park and You’ve Never Heard His Name

Everyone Needs To Calm Down: Why The Lions Offseason Panic Is Completely Overblown

Four Nobodies Who Could Shock Their Way Onto the Lions 53-Man Roster

These Five Lions Are One Bad Week Away From Getting Cut

The Five Things That Will Haunt Lions Fans All Summer Long (And Why You’re Right To Worry)

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