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Dan Campbell Casts Doubt on Lions Starter Keeping His Job

Christian Mahogany started in Week 1 last year, but could lose his job before the 2026 season starts. The Detroit Lions plan to have a position battle at left guard as they sort out who will start for them on the offensive line in Week 1.Most have assumed that Mahogany is the leader in the […] The post Dan Campbell Casts Doubt on Lions Starter Keeping His Job appeared first on HEAVY .

Analyst Sounds Off on 3 Priorities Lions Missed This Offseason

The Detroit Lions had a strong offseason, but they have just a couple of more things to do for the offseason to be complete. Detroit still needs to settle its offensive line, extend Jahmyr Gibbs, and add a veteran safety at some point, according to Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report.The offensive line is going through […] The post Analyst Sounds Off on 3 Priorities Lions Missed This Offseason appeared first on HEAVY .

Notes: How WR Isaac TeSlaa learned to make crazy catches

With a highlight reel of acrobatic-style catches coming out of OTAs, Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa said it started younger. “Growing up I was a quarterback so I’d always be throwing the ball, but once I transitioned to receiver, me and my dad every single day, we had a 30-minute to an hour routine […]

Former Lions Great Calvin Johnson Identifies Potential Record-Breaker

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who was the second overall selection by the club in the 2007 NFL Draft, went down as arguably the greatest player at the position in franchise history, and was appropriately inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.Johnson and the Lions, whose relationship was strained in […] The post Former Lions Great Calvin Johnson Identifies Potential Record-Breaker appeared first on HEAVY .

AFC East Power Named Potential Landing Spot For Pair Of Lions Tight Ends

The future of tight end Sam LaPorta with the Detroit Lions remains to be decided, as he is set to enter the final season of his four-year, $9.46 million rookie contract.LaPorta, who was limited to just nine games played with the Lions in the 2025 NFL season because of a back injury,Does he ultimately fit […] The post AFC East Power Named Potential Landing Spot For Pair Of Lions Tight Ends appeared first on HEAVY .

Detroit Lions defense making slight tweak for 2026 season

One of the things that made the Detroit Lions’ defense unique—but not necessarily good—was the amount of base defense they played in 2025. Their base defense personnel, featuring four defensive linemen and three linebackers, was utilized 60 percent of the time, which not only ranked first in the NFL, but was way above the league […]

Lions’ 2026 Outlook Hinges on 2 Major Moves

The Detroit Lions offseason evaluation will come down to two major changes that the team made on offense. Their offensive coordinator change and the offensive line shake-up could go either way, per Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report. Knox believes that these two factors will provide the best or worst-case outcome for the Lions.The team moved […] The post Lions’ 2026 Outlook Hinges on 2 Major Moves appeared first on HEAVY .

Discussion: Are you more confident in Drew Petzing or Kelvin Sheppard?

There is a lot of pressure on the Detroit Lions to succeed in 2026, and a sizeable portion of the burden will fall on two coordinators with plenty to prove. Drew Petzing enters his first season as the Lions’ offensive coordinator, replacing John Morton after a failed one-and-done campaign. Petzing is coming off a three-year […]

Dan Campbell Shares Unfiltered View Of Lions 2026 First Round Pick Blake Miller

The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 NFL Draft with the right to select with the 17th overall pick in the opening round, and despite some speculation that general manager Brad Holmes could try and trade up for a higher selection, they ultimately stood pat.With the 17th overall pick, the Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake […] The post Dan Campbell Shares Unfiltered View Of Lions 2026 First Round Pick Blake Miller appeared first on HEAVY .

Lions Icon Barry Sanders Doesn’t Hold Back When Discussing Jahmyr Gibbs

While the Detroit Lions are still searching for their elusive first Super Bowl appearance in club history, they have been fortunate to have boasted some of the best talents in NFL history throughout different eras.But it was running back Barry Sanders, widely regarded as the greatest running back in NFL history, who electrified audiences week […] The post Lions Icon Barry Sanders Doesn’t Hold Back When Discussing Jahmyr Gibbs appeared first on HEAVY .

Bears rumors: Mike Florio makes Patrick Mahomes contract prediction for Caleb Williams

The Chicago Bears skipped a couple of steps last season in their first year under Ben Johnson, as the former Detroit Lions offensive mastermind led the Bears to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. While Johnson has gotten a lot of the credit for the sudden rise of the Bears, and deservedly so, quarterback Caleb […] The post Bears rumors: Mike Florio makes Patrick Mahomes contract prediction for Caleb Williams appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NFC Notes: Christian Watson, Tucker Kraft, Dan Skipper, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears The Bears go into their offseason program with second-year Luke Elkin and UDFA Beau Gardner competing for the starting long snapper job. Chicago ST coordinator Richard Hightower said speed and accuracy are among the qualities they need to evaluate with long snappers, along with the chemistry they build with the kicker and holder.  “Those […] The post NFC Notes: Christian Watson, Tucker Kraft, Dan Skipper, Bears, Lions, Packers appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Dan Campbell Doesn’t Hold Back on Lions Coach Under Scrutiny

The Detroit Lions defense is looking for notable improvement in year two. They might get improved health and better play from the roster, but Dan Campbell expects a much better defensive coordinator in 2026. The team retained Kelvin Sheppard, who is going from his first to his second year as the team’s coordinator. Campbell was […] The post Dan Campbell Doesn’t Hold Back on Lions Coach Under Scrutiny appeared first on HEAVY .

Lions Coach ‘As Confident as Ever’ in Defensive Star

The Detroit Lions believe they are about to get the best out of Alim McNeil after 2025 was arguably his worst. McNeil was recovering from an injury, but now that he has time off to heal, defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard sees a different player from the year prior. Sheppard said that he is as confident […] The post Lions Coach ‘As Confident as Ever’ in Defensive Star appeared first on HEAVY .

Discussion: Is Frank Ragnow a Hall of Famer?

On Friday, many Detroit Lions fans finally got the closure they were looking for regarding former center Frank Ragnow. Speaking to the media from his “Skeet Shoot Showdown” charity event for the first time since his sudden retirement, Ragnow revealed why he retired, what really happened with his failed return-to-play last November, and his thoughts […]