Key piece in David Montgomery trade, Juice Scruggs has eyes on Lions' starting guard job
After whirlwind offseason, where he learned he was being traded while vacationing out of the country, Scruggs is settling in nicely to his new surroundings.
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Lions rookie Rolder wows teammate with quick grasp of scheme, turns heads with leaping interception
The Lions can't wait to see how the first-year linebacker translates some of his early offseason playmaking into training camp, when the pads come on.
How Mike Kafka landed in Detroit and the opportunity to learn from path taken by coach Dan Campbell
In many ways, Kafka's experiences in New York last season mirror Campbell's in Miami a decade earlier.
Minicamp observations: Bates buries 64-yarder, Meeks snags a score, Scruggs adding more versatility
Here are some notes and observations from the Detroit Lions’ Wednesday’s mandatory minicamp practice.
Lions coach Dan Campbell talks coaching staff retreats, guard battle, getting young players into the lineup and more
Campbell met with local media twice, ahead of Tuesday and Wednesday’s minicamp practices. Here are some of the highlights from those conversations.
Lions add trio of UFL receivers, including a former Michigan Wolverine
Feeling light at WR heading into the summer lull the Lions have signed Lucky Jackson, Tarik Black and Tay Martin.
Minicamp observations: Lions' pick-happy defense snags three interceptions and should have had two more
Here are notes and observations from the Detroit Lions’ Tuesday mandatory minicamp practice.
After breakout senior season, HBCU standout Erick Hunter eager to prove he belongs in NFL with Lions
Hunter stuffed the stat sheet in 2025, then displayed impressive athleticism during pre-draft testing. That earned him a shot with the Lions as a UDFA.
Chuck Clark's experience, communication and leadership bring stability to Lions' uncertain safety situation
Clark has played a lot of defensive snaps during his nine-year NFL career — 5,387, to be exact — nearly as many as Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch combined.
OTA takeaways: No timetable for Branch, Reed gets stem cell treatment, focus with edge additions and Manu getting look at guard
Dan Campbell, Kelvin Sheppard, Tyleik Williams, DJ Reed and Malcolm Rodriguez met with local media on the final day of OTA practices.
Lions OTA observations: Bug hits DB room, offense capitalizes on penalties to win situational period
Here are notes and observations from Thursday’s OTA practice, the ninth and final session before next week’s mandatory minicamp.
Rookie Keanaaina's run-stuffing mantra, mentality and success give him a shot to restart Lions' UDFA streak
Keanaaina, a nose tackle, racked up more than 100 tackles at Cal the past two seasons. That's because he knows behind ever double team is a running back.
Lions' Barnes driven to rebound after falling short of expectations: 'I feel like I took a step back last year'
Entering the second season of a three-year contract, the Lions need Barnes to step up after parting ways with longtime captain Alex Anzalone.
Izien's early role? Filling sidelined safety Joseph's shoes, while All-Pro helps newcomer acclimate to new surroundings
It wasn't immediately clear how the Lions intended to deploy the versatile Izien. For OTAs, at least, the young vet has stepped into Joseph's free safety spot.
Pressers and scrums: LaPorta practices, Joseph's health, Gibbs the bellcow, rookie QB impresses, and (non) reaction to Garrett trade
Highlights from Thursday's media sessions with Dan Campbell, Drew Petzing, Penei Sewell, Jahmyr Gibbs, Cade Mays and Jameson Williams.
Detroit Lions lose rookie WR Kendrick Law to torn ACL
Ahead of Thursday’s OTA practice, coach Dan Campbell announced that Law suffered a torn ACL earlier in the week.
Detroit Lions adding experienced GM Chris Grier in front office role
Grier, who got his scouting start in New England, spent the previous 25 years with the Dolphins, including the past decade as the team's GM.
Exploring long-term setup of Detroit Lions' defense and where 2027 draft could offer help
Last week, we explored the long-term health of the Lions’ offense, taking an early look at the next wave of prospects coming to the NFL. Next up, the defense.
Understanding why Rams are willing and able to pull off blockbuster trades when Lions don't
For the second time in five years, the Los Angeles Rams are pulling out all the stops in pursuit of a Super Bowl, dealing for Myles Garrett on Monday.
Robbed of another season, Lions' Onwuzurike clears key hurdle, ready to pick up where he left off
It was easy to think we had seen the last of Onwuzurike in a Lions uniform, but with a tolled contract, path to playing time and new number, it's far from over.
Pressers and scrums: On Petzing's intangibles, d-line developments, halting 'pajama party' hype, and developing special teams roles
With the Lions' first open practice, Dan Campbell, Dave Fipp, Ray Agnew, Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill met with the media.