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.
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.
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 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 Lions offense stayed top five in 2025 despite catastrophic injuries and losing Ben Johnson, proving the narrative about his departure is overblown and lazy.
The Lions signed veteran linebacker Troy Reeder to add depth and special teams experience to a position group battling for roster spots heading into training camp.
The Lions won't face penalties over Terrion Arnold's release, while safety emerges as a top position group and Blake Miller locks down the starting right tackle spot.
Four under-the-radar players could claim roster spots at edge rusher, tight end, defensive tackle, and linebacker as the Lions face real depth questions heading into training camp.
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.
