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Lions place RB Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve
The Detroit Lions placed veteran running back Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve on Tuesday due to a back injury, sidelining the team's primary backup for at least four weeks.,It has been an injury-plagued first summer in Detroit for the former Kansas City Chiefs starter. He suffered a sprained MCL in...
Report: Veteran RB Kareem Hunt visits with Lions
Free agent running back Kareem Hunt visited the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, ESPN reported.,Hunt, 31, rushed for 611 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games (four starts) with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025.,The Lions are looking for depth behind starter Jahmyr Gibbs due to a series of injuries in the b...
10 Fantasy Football Targets to Know Before Your 2026 Draft
Looking for fantasy football targets? Here are 10 players you can realistically land in your 2026 draft, including Jahmyr Gibbs, CeeDee Lamb and Derrick Henry....
Lions expect RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) to be ready for opener
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a sprained MCL but is expected to be ready for Week 1, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday.,Pacheco, 27, missed his third consecutive practice session on Sunday. It was not immediately clear when he sustained the injury, or to which knee....
Backup QB Teddy Bridgewater to 'step away' from Lions
Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will step away from the team, head coach Dan Campbell announced Sunday, prompting the team to scramble to secure a backup behind starter Jared Goff.,Bridgewater, 33, had been in camp and set for his return to the Lions after serving as the team's backup du...
Lions name Pistons executive Richard Haddad as new CEO
The Detroit Lions named Detroit Pistons executive Richard Haddad as the team's new president and CEO to replace Ron Wood, who is set to retire from the organization.,Haddad is set to join the Lions in September after 14 years at Pistons Sports & Entertainment, where he served as the NBA organization...
Bijan Robinson's Record Contract Means Jahmyr Gibbs Is About to Get Paid
Bijan Robinson's record-setting extension could pave the way for Jahmyr Gibbs to land a massive new contract with the Detroit Lions....
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs: 'Time will tell' how long hold-in lasts
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said Monday that "only time will tell" how long his hold-in lasts at training camp.,Gibbs, 24, missed his fifth consecutive practice Monday as he continues to seek a long-term contract this offseason.,The three-time Pro Bowl selection was spotted on the sideli...
Ranking Three No. 2 Wide Receivers Better Than Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs believes he'd be the NFL's best No. 2 receiver, but Tee Higgins, Jameson Williams and George Pickens make a strong case otherwise....
Bills to open Highmark Stadium Week 2 against Lions
The NFL announced Monday the Buffalo Bills will play their first home game at newly constructed Highmark Stadium on Sept 17, Week 2 of the 2026 season, against the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. ,The game will stream exclusively on Prime Video but will be made available locally in Buffalo...
Report: RB David Montgomery 'wants out' of Detroit
Lions running back David Montgomery "wants out" of Detroit after three seasons, ESPN reported on Sunday.,Montgomery, however, immediately appeared to refute the report on X, posting: "Damn, Dmo told you that?",The ESPN report claims the Lions would want "a decent Day 3 pick (possibly a fifth-rounder...
Why the Detroit Lions’ Drew Petzing Hire Makes No Sense
The Lions took a step back in 2025, and the hiring of Drew Petzing raises serious questions about Detroit’s offensive future....
Bears playing for seeding, Lions for pride in Week 18
The Chicago Bears, surprisingly, are playing for a higher playoff seed with the NFC North title already clinched. The visiting Detroit Lions, unexpectedly, are playing for pride.,That's where things stand in the final game of the regular season Sunday. It's a scenario few would have predicted after ...
Report: Lions signing veteran DB Damontae Kazee
The Detroit Lions are signing safety Damontae Kazee to the practice squad, NFL Network reported Monday.,The 32-year-old veteran has played in 111 NFL games with four teams, including four with Cleveland this season.,The Lions (8-5) lost starting safety Brian Branch to a torn Achilles in last Thursda...
How the Detroit Lions Stayed Alive in NFC Playoff Race After Win Over Cowboys
The Detroit Lions boosted their NFC playoff odds after beating the Cowboys, extending their streak to 15 straight wins following a loss. Detroit stays in the hunt....
Why the Detroit Lions Were Thanksgiving’s Biggest Losers
The Detroit Lions’ Thanksgiving loss revealed major issues from Amon-Ra St. Brown’s injury to offensive regression and Dan Campbell’s costly decisions. Here’s why Detroit’s NFC North hopes are slipping....
Post-Thanksgiving NFL Shockers: Can the Lions, Chiefs & Ravens Still Make the Playoffs?
NFL recap after Thanksgiving: Detroit, Kansas City, and Baltimore face tough playoff paths. Key takeaways, standings, and what’s next for each team....
Ranking the 2025 NFL Thanksgiving Games by Importance
A full ranking of all three Thanksgiving NFL games by importance, including why Packers vs. Lions could reshape the NFC North race and why the Chiefs and Cowboys each need wins....
Lions, Packers clash with playoff implications on menu
The Detroit Lions have scored more points than any other NFC team. The Green Bay Packers have allowed the second-fewest points among conference teams.,Detroit's annual Thanksgiving Day home game will likely come down to whether its explosive offense can solve Green Bay's stout defense.,The pivotal N...
Jahmyr Gibbs' 69-yard OT TD run lifts Lions over Giants
Jahmyr Gibbs totaled 264 yards and three touchdowns, including a 69-yard TD run in overtime, as the Detroit Lions turned aside the New York Giants' upset attempt, 34-27, on Sunday.,Gibbs also had a 49-yard scoring run and a 3-yard touchdown reception for the Lions (7-4). Jared Goff passed for 279 ya...