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Hear QB Jared Goff share his excitement for Lions' new season Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff shares his excitement for the new season and what's next for the team at a football camp.

Hear QB Jared Goff share his excitement for Lions' new season

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NFL draft 2026: How roller skating helped shape one of top CB prospects Keith Abney II started roller skating when he was 5, was a four-time national champion in speed skating and says the sport translated to CB skills.

Our NFL draft position preview rolls on with a look at the CB class, what the Lions need and how roller skating helped shape one of top group's prospects www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Just thinking out loud, but the Lions haven't drafted a LB since Jack Campbell ... and they have just 5 LBs currently on the roster. Feels like they have to draft at least one, and maybe fairly early. They're pretty thin at that position right now.

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Notre Dame gem Jake Tafelski hopes to make journey from Dearborn to NFL draft The Detroit Lions did not have a local day workout for 2026 draft but hosted Michigan's Derrick Moore, T.J. Guy and Jaishawn Barham on local visits.

A look at some local prospects in this week's NFL draft, including the other Notre Dame RB, Jake Tafelski, who's already lived a dream and is hoping for a chance in the league www.freep.com/story/sports...

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If you're following the Lions twitter account and asking about certain posts, the social team is having players post something as they check in.

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NFL draft 2026 preview: 1st round loaded at OL, Lions have options NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said Blake Miller, Kadyn Proctor and Max Iheanachor project as NFL right tackles, with Detroit Lions potential.

NFL draft 2026 preview: The best position fits for the top OL in this year's class, and could Utah's Spencer Fano make it to the Lions at No. 17? www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Lions QB Jared Goff confident revamped OL will be 'just fine' The Detroit Lions open Phase 1 of the voluntary offseason workout program Monday, April 20, with strength and conditioning work and meetings.

The Lions open their formal offseason workout program today. At his football camp Sunday, QB Jared Goff said he's excited to get started after last year's disappointing season and confident his revamped OL will be 'just fine' this fall www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Experience or upside? How NFL teams weigh merits of older draft picks Miami DE Akheem Mesidor, 25, is one of the oldest prospects in the draft, but his pass rush ability may be too temping for the Lions to pass up at 17

Experience or upside? The NFL draft is getting older, which means the Lions and others have more to weigh with their first-round picks www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Scouting Detroit Lions fits at No. 17 in 2026 NFL Draft The Detroit Lions could have their choice of the second tier of OTs in the first round, including Kadyn Proctor, Monroe Freeling and Blake Miller.

Scouting 5 fits for the Detroit Lions at No. 17 in the 2026 NFL Draft www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Mock draft 3.0: A new name in the mix for Detroit Lions at No. 17 The Lions could address one of their top needs on the OL or DL with the 17th pick of the draft

Mock draft 3.0: A new name in the mix for Detroit Lions at No. 17
(This was filed last week before the Dexter Lawrence trade. One more mock coming Thursday) www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Dexter Lawrence is really good. But that’s a heck of a return for the Giants.

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NFL draft scenarios: 3 ways Lions can attack needs in first 3 rounds The Lions might need to trade down from No. 17 in the first round to add a third-round pick in the draft.

NFL draft scenarios: 3 ways Lions can attack needs in first 3 rounds

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NFL draft 2026: As offenses evolve, teams prioritize finding dual-threat TEs Oregon's Keyon Sadiq, who ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, is considered the top tight end in next week's draft

NFL draft 2026: As offenses evolve, teams prioritize finding dual-threat TEs who can open ‘Pandora’s box” for offenses www.freep.com/story/sports...

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When the Lions took Jahmyr Gibbs No 12 overall in 2023, they didn’t consider him a RB, they considered him “a weapon.” That same evaluation is why Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love will be a top-10 pick this year. Our NFL draft preview continues with a look at RBs

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Why Lions don't need to see LaPorta, Branch play before finalizing extensions The Detroit Lions hope to sign 2023 draft picks Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell, Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch to extensions this year.

The Lions don't need to see Sam LaPorta and Brian Branch play in their return from injuries before finalizing extensions, president Rod Wood said yesterday www.freep.com/story/sports...

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NFL draft 2026 preview: Year of the quarterback will have to wait The Detroit Lions have just 2 QBs on their roster in Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater but could take one on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL draft 2026 preview: Year of the quarterback will have to wait

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Lions linked to CB Jermod McCoy, another injured NFL draft prospect The Detroit Lions have drafted 2 players coming off torn ACLs in Brad Holmes' 5 drafts as GM, including trading up for Jameson Williams in 2022.

Lions linked to Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy, who missed all of last season with a torn ACL.

Already know what the comments will say on this one

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If you're free tomorrow, join me at the Bloomfield Township Senior Center to talk some Lions and next week's NFL draft. 10 am. Bring your questions. To register, call 248-723-3500.

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Detroit Lions sticking with Best Player Available method in NFL draft Some of the Detroit Lions' most pressing needs match up with strengths this year, making it easier for Brad Holmes to stick with his plan.

The roster is in a way better spot than when Brad Holmes first took over as Detroit Lions GM, but Holmes' approach hasn't changed. He's still prioritizing Best Player Available over filling short-term needs www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Brad Holmes on contract futures of Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell Jack Campbell projects to become highest-paid LB in NFL if Detroit Lions exercise 5th-year option on his rookie contract. Here's what Brad Holmes said.

Seems pretty obvious the Lions will pick up the 5th year options on Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell but Campbell’s situation is “unique because his fifth-year option and franchise tags get outrageous” www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Lions GM Brad Holmes: 'We've known' about Rueben Bain incident 'for a while' According to a report from The Read Optional, Miami DE Rueben Bain Jr. was the driver in a 2024 car accident that killed one person.

Lions GM Brad Holmes: 'We've known' about Rueben Bain incident 'for a while' www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Brad Holmes says Detroit Lions don't have to force picks at OT, DE Lions GM Brad Holmes said this year's draft is 'very similar' to recent drafts that were widely considered to be light on blue-chip talent and depth.

Brad Holmes says Detroit Lions don't have to force picks at OT, DE in next week’s NFL draft because Larry Borom, DJ Wonnum are capable starters; more highlights from Holmes’ pre-draft presser today

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Lions GM Brad Holmes in his pre-draft news conference on Rueben Bain after the reports Bain was involved in a fatal accident a couple years ago: We’ve known that for a while so that doesn’t really change anything from our standpoint

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5 thoughts on Detroit Lions after NFL owners meetings The Detroit Lions are entering an important season. Here are 5 thoughts after learning some more about the group during the NFL owners meetings.

5 things I learned about the Detroit Lions from the NFL owners meetings

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Rod Wood: Lions' Super Bowl window still open, president search ongoing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is monitoring the Detroit Lions' Terrion Arnold situation and will "deal with it appropriately."

Rod Wood: Lions' Super Bowl window still open, scheduling insight on Germany game, and what Lions are looking for in next president

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Lions signed S Chuck Clark

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Lions president Rod Wood talks potential private equity investment, Ford Field future Ford Field is 24 years old, but the Detroit Lions are not in the market for a new stadium.

Private equity firms have reached out to the Lions about buying a stake in the franchise, but the Ford family has no interest in letting go a part of the team right now www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Houston's DeMeco Ryans on Detroit Lions' trade of David Montgomery Houston's DeMeco Ryans on Detroit Lions' trade of David Montgomery at NFL owners meetings in Phoenix on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Video: Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on why they targeted David Montgomery in a trade, and what the Lions are getting in OL Juice Scruggs
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Dan Campbell lays out vision for DJ Wonnum, Levi Onwuzurike in Lions D If Levi Onwuzurike, a second-round pick in 2021, can stay healthy this fall, Dan Campbell said the Detroit Lions believe they have 'a good player.'

Dan Campbell lays out vision for DJ Wonnum, Levi Onwuzurike on Detroit Lions defensive line www.freep.com/story/sports...

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Detroit Lions forced Frank Ragnow to repay bonus; Rod Wood explains why Lions president Rod Wood explained the team philosophy on signing bonus prorations: 'They're not paying back their money, they're returning our money'

When he retired last year, Frank Ragnow became the latest longtime Detroit Lion who had to repay part of his signing bonus. Rod Wood explains the organization’s philosophy www.freep.com/story/sports...

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