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We’re less than three weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and the mock draft networks are churning out predictions at a fever pace. This week, we examined 45 mock drafts, and while they’re still very heavily leaning toward the Detroit Lions selecting an offensive tackle in the first round—39 predictions compared to just six […]
Our site-wide 2026 NFL mock draft continues! As a reminder, this is our Community Mock Draft, where our most loyal commenters get to act as an NFL general manager. We’ve got 31 different commenters representing 31 different teams, while the Detroit Lions are general managed by Pride of Detroit managing editor Erik Schlitt. The Cincinnati […]
When I was first reminded that the Kansas City Chiefs had the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, I was trying remember what they traded to get a top-10 pick. It quickly dawned on me just how much of a disaster the 2025 season was for the Chiefs, and the reason they have […]
This past week, we kicked off our community-wide 2026 NFL mock draft. The endeavor is to do a month-long mock draft where our most loyal and active members of the community serve as general managers for each individual teams. 31 commenters. 31 teams. The Detroit Lions’ pick is saved for Pride of Detroit managing editor […]
It wasn’t the eventful, splashy, or exciting free agency people had hoped it would be for the Detroit Lions. A three-year, $25 million deal for Cade Mays headlined a bunch of other short-term solutions while long-term fits marinate. But even if Detroit’s approach to free agency left you wanting more, there’s still time for them […]
Everyone has that one friend or family member whose basement or office looks like it could be out of a sports fan’s dream. The kind where it would be a dream to sit back, relax, and watch a Detroit Lions’ game, like Lions fan Patrick DeVito’s epic setup. And with the sharp rise of collector […]
Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints for finally making it out of salary cap hell. This offseason, they managed to sign a bunch of new free agents and didn’t even have to use void years! Now, they must start hitting on their draft picks again if they want to compete in a volatile NFC South. […]
NFL mock draft season is ramping up, and ESPN just hit us with a three-round mock that may have fallen perfectly for the Detroit Lions, particularly in the first round. The mock, which was created by ESPN draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr., Matt Miller, Jordan Reid, and Field Yates, made a pair of familiar picks […]
Our 2026 NFL mock draft continues. For those just joining in now, our site-wide mock is run by some of our most devoted community members. The 31 teams are represented individually by one of our commenters, while Erik Schlitt will select for the Detroit Lions. We’ve come to Pick 7 in the mock, which is […]
One of the Detroit Lions’ major offseason goals this year was to fix the offensive line. Last year, the retirement of Frank Ragnow took a huge chunk out of the unit’s efficiency, and with injuries and youth along the interior, there was a lot of inconsistency and downright bad play. Adding to the challenge this […]
Every year, it seems there’s at least one surprise pick in the Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft that sends shockwaves throughout the entire mock. Welcome to that pick. The Cleveland Browns are appropriately the wild card in our 2026 community mock, and the acting general manager for the Browns is POD commenter Col.Aureliano. Before […]
The Detroit Lions haven’t made many headlines for their offseason moves this year, and that’s been mostly by design. Detroit is trying to manage a tight budget, make fringe improvements, and keep their long-term cap health in a good spot. But if there’s one place they could make a splash, it’s in the upcoming NFL […]
Throughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook. For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Detroit Lions fans, and with roster construction leading up to the NFL Draft being a hot topic in the Motor City, we’ve geared this week’s question with […]
Our 2026 NFL mock draft created by our community rolls on with the New York Giants on the clock. Representing the Giants as interim general manager is commenter SuperBowlONLYoption. Before we get into their pick, let’s check in on the first four picks of our community mock. You can click on each pick to reveal […]
In the past, it was almost a given that NFL teams would have their bye week following an international game. The reasoning was simple: after a tough travel schedule that includes thousands of miles and a drastic change in timezones, a team earned a week off to get home, rest, and re-acclimate. But that appears […]
It’s time for the Tennessee Titans to make their pick in our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft, where you—the reader—act as general manager. In this mock draft, the Titans are represented by commenter nrs001. They have their work cut out for them, as the Titans are looking to rebound from a 3-14 season […]
The Detroit Lions face their most important and difficult offseason ahead. They’ll have to do work to get under the salary cap, rework some contracts to find some spending money, then fill what seems to be an amount of roster holes that grows by the day. With his work cut out for him, Lions general […]
The Detroit Lions continue to fortify their secondary depth in free agency. On Tuesday, they announced they’ve signed free agent safety Chuck Clark. Clark was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Though he started out as a special teamer, he eventually worked his way into the starting […]
The NFL announced on Tuesday they have approved five playing rules, three new bylaws, and one new resolution. One of those new bylaws could impact the Detroit Lions, and specifically the return of safety Brian Branch. The new resolution is regarding players who are placed on the reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list. As the rule […]
With April nearly upon us, it’s officially NFL Draft season. So, on this week’s PODcast, we make the pivot from free agency to the Detroit Lions’ upcoming draft. With a modest free agency period, the Lions will need to nail their draft to fill out the roster before the 2026 NFL Draft. And while the […]
The Arizona Cardinals are up next in our 2026 Pride of Detroit Community Mock Draft. It’s all about rebuild in Arizona. They’ve got a new coach, they’ll have a new quarterback, and they’ve got a long ways to go if they’re going to compete with an impressive NFC West division. Employed to help them in […]
After former Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker shared his frustrations with how his divorce from the team played out, Lions coach Dan Campbell offered his perspective on the situation. Decker bemoaned a communication breakdown between him and the team. In short, he believes the Lions failed to properly communicate that his return to the team […]
Who among us hasn’t yelled at an NFL referee on TV from the couch, frustrated by a call or lack thereof. Some fans’ may face even more frustration this season if the NFL can’t reach a deal with the referee union and some lesser-trained back-ups take their places. The current collective bargaining agreement between the […]
As they have with both Calvin Johnson and Barry Sanders, the Detroit Lions forced retired Frank Ragnow to return a portion of his remaining signing bonus. Talking with the Detroit Free Press recently, Lions team president Rod Wood revealed that the team recouped a portion of the remaining $3 million in signing bonus prorations left […]
The Detroit Lions don’t appear to be too concerned about the availability of cornerback Terrion Arnold, despite some perceived ties to a robbery incident that has already resulted in six arrests. During this week’s owners meetings in Arizona, head coach Dan Campbell revealed that based on conversations they’ve had with Arnold themselves, and the information […]