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Just minutes after reportedly losing linebacker Alex Anzalone in free agency, the Detroit Lions’ defense is taking another hit. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Lions cornerback Amik Robertson is signing with the Washington Commanders. His deal is reportedly worth $16 million over two seasons, with $9.3 million guaranteed. The Lions originally signed Robertson […]
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As expected, linebacker Alex Anzalone has played his final game with the Detroit Lions. As first reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, Anzalone is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Initial contract terms are for two years and $17 million. Anzalone originally signed with the Lions in 2021 and helped establish Aaron Glenn’s defense from […]
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NFL free agency officially opens up at Noon ET on Monday, March 9, with the beginning of the legal tampering period. Starting then, teams can agree upon new contracts with players set to become free agents. While those deals can be fully-formed and agreed upon, they cannot be official until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, […]
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With NFL free agency just a few hours away, here’s a little explainer of everything you need to know about how it works and what it all means for the Detroit Lions. When does it start? The legal tampering period—when teams can speak with the agents of players on expiring deals—begins on Monday, March 9, […]
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As the Detroit Lions enter 2026 free agency, general manager Brad Holmes has his work cut out for him. While the foundation of the roster remains strong with a ton of blue-chip talent, there are more vacant starting and depth roles than in the previous few years. The next few months will require savvy and […]
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As the NFL prepares to kick off its 2026 free agency period, now is a good time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all players, and highlights the team’s current projected starters (in bold), giving fans a perspective on […]
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So many choices, but so few assets. That is the unfortunate nature of the Detroit Lions entering the 2026 offseason. They have a need for starters at multiple positions, but with limited cap space to maneuver with and limited draft capital to spend, the team will have to be cautious with their approach in the […]
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With the start of the NFL legal tampering period on Monday, free agency rumors are kicking into high gear. While all has been quiet about the Detroit Lions and their intentions, one of their current players has been the source of some very predictable rumors. Soon-to-be free agent linebacker Alex Anzalone has been connected to […]
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Linebacker play has been essential for the Detroit Lions defense. Unlike some other defenses around the league, the Lions seem to put a premium on the position. And for the last five years, Alex Anzalone has been at the heart of the defense. But with Jack Campbell rising to an All-Pro level and Anzalone on […]
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It’s not hard to see that as the Detroit Lions enter free agency on Monday, the vibes around the city are a little off. It’s been a turbulent offseason already with the divorce from David Montgomery, the recent release request from Taylor Decker, and Terrion Arnold’s legal situation—all in the past two weeks. That has […]
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Welcome back to Football Guy Al’s Free Agent Toy Barn! If you missed our first installment, we broke down the best Detroit Lions bargain bin free agent options at running back, wide receiver, and tight ends. Now it’s time to take a look at the big dudes on the offensive front. The Lions’ road to […]
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If you came here looking for big spender signings, you came to the wrong place. If you’re a football nerd searching for potential heirlooms from the scrap heap, then you’re in the right place. I despise the word splash this time of year—great movie—but the Detroit Lions already have a roster full of young blue-chip […]
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Another year, another offseason spent talking about the Detroit Lions adding a defensive end. This year, it’s pretty much a necessity. The two players that repped the most at the position opposite Aidan Hutchinson in 2025—Marcus Davenport and Al-Quadin Muhammad—are both potentially headed for free agency. And Detroit’s depth consists of a player coming off […]
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While the Detroit Lions have not officially released left tackle Taylor Decker, the writing appears to be on the wall. After the Lions reportedly asked Decker to take a pay cut, the veteran offensive lineman requested to be released, hoping for a “clean and amicable” parting of ways. That means the Lions’ search for their […]
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The Detroit Lions’ offseason just got turned upside down—again. Just over a week after left tackle Taylor Decker announced he was returning for an 11th season, he has officially requested his release from the Lions. Per Dave Birkett, the Lions wanted him to take a pay cut. Instead, Decker wanted out. Obviously, this adds left […]
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The Taylor Decker saga continues. After announcing last week his intentions to play for the 2026 season, Decker announced on Instagram that he has requested his release from the Detroit Lions after talks broke down with the team. Decker didn’t provide any specifics about those talks, only saying many of the conversations with the team […]
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With free agency just around the corner, this is the time of year where nearly every pending free agent is linked to any number of teams. This year, two names in particular are being talked about more than others: Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum. Rather than speculating […]
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The 2026 NFL Combine is in the books, and there was a lot of action both heading into Indianapolis and leaving the big event. With all the coverage, it’s easy to miss some information, so to help out our Detroit Lions fans, we’ve collected all our articles from this year’s NFL Combine into one easy-to-access […]
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Ask any Detroit Lions fan, and interior offensive line will be among their top-three wants in free agency this year. With how much of a step back the Lions offensive line took last year, figuring out how to return that unit to its former glory should be one of the biggest offseason goals for this […]
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The 2026 NFL Combine is complete, and analysts from across the draft community are eagerly publishing their latest projections of what they believe will happen in the upcoming NFL Draft. Some plugged-in analysts are deciphering information they collected in Indianapolis, trying to accurately articulate what they learned. While some of the more novice analysts are […]
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You thought the injury bug was bad for the 2024 Detroit Lions? Well, according to the metric “Adjusted Games Lost,” the 2025 Detroit Lions actually had it worse. Adjusted Games Lost, or AGL, not only tracks the number of games lost due to injuries, but also puts certain weight on starters over reserves and takes […]
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The Detroit Lions are looking to upgrade their offensive line this offseason, and their first free agent interest comes from an interesting source. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Lions are hosting former Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills on a free agency visit on Thursday. Wills has also met with the Patriots, per Schultz. […]
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The offensive line figures to be a big part of the Detroit Lions’ offseason acquisition plan. And while the interior offensive line will probably see the most change over the upcoming months, Detroit has publicly committed to improving their situation at tackle, as well. In the latest installment of our 2026 Detroit Lions free agency […]
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With free agency just days away, most NFL analysts are focused on the pool of available players and the best team fits for each. The Detroit Lions may or may not be active in free agency, but there are other ways the team can add help to their roster. The trade market is quite hard […]
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The Detroit Lions are starting to take care of their own ahead of free agency, and it begins with one of the easier decisions to make. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions have tendered kicker Jake Bates an exclusive rights free agent offer. What that means is Bates now has […]
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