Lions Veteran Avonte Maddox on the Chopping Block as Roster Crunch Looms
The Lions may trade or cut veteran safety Avonte Maddox before the season as a crowded depth chart and special teams needs make him the odd man out in Detroit's roster crunch.
Jahmyr Gibbs Is Missing and the Lions Just Handed His Reps to Sione Vaki
Jahmyr Gibbs misses training camp day one while hunting a new contract, Jameson Williams makes a ridiculous contested catch, and the Lions' depth chart gets shuffled in Allen Park.
Dan Campbell Just Saved Lions Season Before It Even Started With Branch and Joseph News
Dan Campbell delivered reassuring news on Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph's injuries, with both safeties potentially returning sooner than expected and the Lions taking a smart, patient approach to their recovery.
Detroit Lions Guard Battle Wide Open as Christian Mahogany Misses Critical Camp Reps While Ben Bartch Gets His Shot
Christian Mahogany lands on the non-football injury list to start training camp, handing Ben Bartch and three other competitors a golden opportunity to steal the starting left guard job with first-team reps.
The Lions Just Hired the One Guy Who Can Finally Fix This Offense and Nobody Sees It Coming
New offensive coordinator Drew Petzing could be the Lions' most underrated advantage in the NFC North after turning Arizona's offense into a contender with far less talent.
Why Trading for Vita Vea Would Be the Dumbest Move Brad Holmes Ever Made
The Lions won't trade for Vita Vea despite the hype because the money doesn't work, the philosophy doesn't fit, and giving up McNeill plus picks for an expensive 31-year-old isn't how Brad Holmes builds winners.
Is the Lions Secondary About to Ruin Everything or Are We Just Being Paranoid Again?
The NFC North quarterback situations are a mess while the Lions wait on Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch to get healthy from the PUP list before Week 1.
The Lions’ 15th-Ranked Defense Is About to Feast on the Worst Offenses in Football
The Lions' 15th-ranked defense in points allowed during losses isn't elite, but it's better than you think and faces a favorable schedule with weaker opponents ahead.
Drew Petzing squeezed 20 points per game out of Arizona’s scraps – now he gets Jared Goff and the Lions’ weapons
Drew Petzing squeezed 20 points per game out of Arizona's underwhelming roster in losses, ranking 9th in the NFL, and now he gets to work with Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Amon-Ra St. Brown.
The Ben Johnson Excuse Is Dead: Here’s What Actually Broke the Lions Offense
The Lions offense stayed top five in 2025 despite catastrophic injuries and losing Ben Johnson, proving the narrative about his departure is overblown and lazy.
