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The Detroit Lions traded up from pick 50 to pick 44 in the 2026 NFL Draft and selected edge defender from the University of Michigan, Derrick Moore. They gave up the latter of their two fourth round picks (pick 128) in order to make the deal with the New York Jets happen. Moore is a […]
No NFL Draft is perfect, and Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is not immune to the occasional miss. And while we here at Pride of Detroit are far from professional scouts, there are certainly times in which our outlook doesn’t align with that of Holmes. So in today’s 2026 NFL Draft roundtable discussion, our […]
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf is not facing any criminal chargers stemming from an incident with a fan during the team’s Week 16 win over the Detroit Lions. “No charges will be filed against Steelers player DeKaylin Metcalf for incident with a Lions fan at game in Detroit in December, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym […]
The Buffalo Bills picked Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant in the fifth round at No. 181 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. They acquired the selection in their trade back with the Lions earlier in the fifth round. This is the seventh piece in my rookie profile series, which is providing a detailed look […]
As Detroit Lions fans continue to get to know the newest athletes to don the Honolulu bBlue, some analysts are already identifying potential standout rookies. In a recent article, NFL.com’s Gennaro Filice named Keith Abney II a sleeper for Detroit. The Arizona State cornerback was drafted in the fifth round this year at pick No. […]
Every year, the lead-up to the draft feels like it takes forever. Then, draft weekend arrives, and the three-day process flies by in the blink of an eye. The 2026 NFL Draft was no different, and for all four teams in the NFC North, the emphasis on improving and separating themselves from the other teams […]
The Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft—like any year—is bound to have a profound impact on the overall roster. Some players will see their stock rise with the additions. Others may now have a tougher route to the roster or a starting job. Here are six winners and three losers when it comes to players who […]
Now that the 2026 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to look ahead to the next big item of the NFL offseason—the 2026 schedule release. Back in the day, prior to social media being the force that it is now, the NFL’s schedule release format was fairly low key. There were no […]
With the Detroit Lions’ 2026 draft now nearly a full week in the rear-view mirror, it’s time for the Pride of Detroit staff to take inventory of what transpired. We’ve had time to read the scouting reports, listen to what Lions general manager Brad Holmes had to say about each pick, and do our own […]
The Detroit Lions defense needed some serious changes this offseason after the team’s efficiency dropped from the seventh-best scoring defense to 22nd in 2025. Detroit promised to look at everything, and while a complete overhaul of the scheme they’ve been using since 2021 was always unlikely, coaches have promised that they will tweak the system […]
With the Detroit Lions’ roster nearing completion toward the team’s 90-man limit, we’re starting to get a pretty good idea of what the team will look like for the 2026 NFL season. A team as stacked as the Lions doesn’t have a lot of starting jobs up for grabs. On offense, it’s pretty clear where […]
The 2026 NFL Draft may be done, but the Detroit Lions are still working to fill out their roster. On Wednesday, the team announced that they have signed defensive tackle Jay Tufele and linebacker Joe Bachie. Tufele—6-foot-3, 305 pounds—was drafted in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He only spent a single year […]
Matthew Stafford is both the reigning MVP and for the moment only the second-most notable quarterback on his own roster. That could be a first in NFL history. With the draft selection of Ty Simpson, the Los Angeles Rams have shifted the balance interest away from the 38-year-old MVP who is currently negotiating an adjusted […]
The picks are in, and star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is breaking down the 2026 Detroit Lions draft haul. Over on his show, the St. Brown Podcast, St. Brown said he feels general manager Brad Holmes and company did a great job addressing holes in the roster. “I feel like Blake (Miller) is exactly […]
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has made it clear time and time again that the team will not draft a player simply because they fill a need. He’s mentioned several times throughout his tenure that doing so could put your team at risk of missing out on talent. “I actually think you can get in […]
When the Arizona Cardinals concluded last season, the receiver group looked pretty good as it was going forward. Michael Wilson had emerged as WR1, and there were injury issues with Marv Harrison. Along with TE Trey McBride, the pass catchers looked pretty good. Greg Dortch was a free agent and signed with the Detroit Lions, […]
One of the more surprising developments from the Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFL Draft is the fact that they knocked out some of their biggest immediate needs. Any time he has the chance, Lions general manager Brad Holmes reminds the media that they don’t draft for need, they just want good football players. Chasing needs, he […]
On Saturday night, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said the team had not yet made a final decision on the fifth-year options for running back Jamir Gibbs and linebacker Jack Campbell. But it appears that decision has now been made. According to FOX 2’s Dan Miller, the Detroit Lions will be activating Gibbs fifth-year […]
Pittsburgh Steelers free agent wide receiver Scotty Miller is visiting the Detroit Lions, Adam Schefter reports. Miller is also scheduled to tryout for the Chicago Bears next week. Miller joined the Steelers ahead of the 2024 season along with the likes of Van Jefferson, Cordarrelle Patterson, MyCole Pruitt, and Ben Skowronek. The Super Bowl champion […]
It’s almost impossible to judge the true value of a draft pick in real time. People love labeling selections as “reaches” or “steals,” but that kind of talk is more guesswork than anything else at this point. What actually matters is how a player performs over time on the field and that obviously takes time […]
The Detroit Lions surprised many by taking a wide receiver in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they may not be done adding to the position. According to a couple different reports, the Lions are hosting at least two veteran receivers for free agent visits on Tuesday. Per Aaron Wilson, the Lions […]
Following the completion of the 2026 NFL Draft, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook, asking Detroit Lions fans to assign a grade to the entire draft class. First, here’s a quick reminder of the team’s 2026 draft class: And now for the results from our survey: A […]
With the 2026 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, it’s time for the annual tradition of immediately looking ahead to the next draft cycle to see what your favorite team might do (they almost certainly won’t) in the next offseason. While this exercise is meant to be fun and entertaining, I always recommend using it […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, making it an excellent time to look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all players, highlights the team’s current projected starters (in bold), and identifies the newly drafted rookies with an asterisk (*), giving fans […]
Just about every time Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has talked to the media, he’s been asked about the health of the safety room—and for good reason. There remains a lot of uncertainty and mystery around a knee injury that held Kerby Joseph out for the majority of last season. And fans are eager […]