The Detroit Lions are adding veteran experience to their defensive backfield, with the team signing defensive back Jalen Mills to the practice squad. Mills is no stranger to Detroit, having previously spent time with the Lions during the 2025 season. His return gives the team another experienced defensive back as it continues to deal with…
Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed. The news represents a significant setback for Detroit as the team continues its regular-season campaign. Maddox’s season-ending absence leaves the Lions without an experienced and versatile member of their secondary. His ability to contribute across the…
The Detroit Lions suffered their first loss of the 2026 season Thursday night, falling 41–31 to the Buffalo Bills in a high-scoring matchup between two of the NFL’s most productive offenses in recent seasons. The game also marked the first contest at Highmark Stadium, the Bills’ new home, with both teams entering the primetime showdown…
The Detroit Lions are dealing with another difficult injury situation just days after opening the 2026 season with a dramatic overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints. With Detroit preparing for a short-week road matchup against the Buffalo Bills, rookie right tackle Blake Miller has emerged as a player whose availability could be in doubt….
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is facing a significant absence after undergoing surgery on his back, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. The procedure was performed to remove a body that was pressing against a nerve in Pacheco’s back, with the veteran running back now facing an estimated 12-week recovery period. The development…
The Detroit Lions are awaiting further information on the injury sustained by starting left guard Christian Mahogany during Sunday’s season-opening victory over the New Orleans Saints. Mahogany was forced to leave the game during the first half after suffering an injury that was initially believed to involve his knee. The third-year offensive lineman was later…
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell praised his team’s resilience after the Lions opened their 2026 NFL regular season with a dramatic 31-30 overtime victory over the New Orleans Saints. Speaking after the game, Campbell credited the Saints for their determination but said his players delivered when the game was on the line. Detroit overcame…
The Detroit Lions have made a late defensive-line adjustment ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, adding another layer of depth to a unit expected to play an important role in the season opener. Detroit elevated defensive lineman Ben Stille from its practice squad on Saturday, giving the team another…
The Detroit Lions are entering the final stretch before the 2026 regular season with a significant question still surrounding their backfield. What initially appeared to be a settled running-back rotation has suddenly become a competition, with the team now searching for the player who can step into a larger role behind star running back Jahmyr…
The Detroit Lions have a financial problem on their hands — and general manager Brad Holmes may now have to make some difficult decisions before the 2026 regular season officially gets underway. Detroit appeared to have roughly $10 million in salary-cap space under the NFL’s offseason accounting rules. But that picture changes dramatically when…