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The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday that they have released defensive end Josh Paschal. Paschal was the team’s second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and unfortunately, his time in Detroit was more defined by injuries than anything else. He missed seven games during his rookie season, five games the next year, and he missed […]
Yet another Detroit Lions defender is leaving via free agency. As first reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, Lions defensive end Tyrus Wheat is signing a one-year deal with the Dallas Cowboys. Per Aaron Wilson, it’s a one-year deal worth $1,755,000. Wheat will rejoin the Cowboys—where his NFL career started in 2023 after going undrafted—following […]
Before free agency started this offseason, the Detroit Lions made a big move that was agreed to by both parties. They agreed to trade running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, as the running back room took a blow in losing a former starter. Losing Montgomery created a massive hole at the backup running […]
While the NFL free agency period doesn’t start until Wednesday, March 11, at 4 p.m. ET, the legal tampering period has been active over the last 48 hours. There’s still plenty of talent available, but the majority of “top” free agents are finding new homes for the 2026 season, making this an opportune time to […]
As expected, the Detroit Lions have restructured the contract of quarterback Jared Goff. The move reportedly clears $32 million in cap space, according to Over The Cap. That not only puts the Lions under the salary cap ahead of the start of the new league year next Wednesday, but it also creates significant cap space […]
Throughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook. For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions for Detroit Lions fans, and as we transition into the free agency period of the offseason, we want to check in once again. In this week’s […]
The Detroit Lions are bringing back some valuable secondary depth. As first reported by Ian Rapoport, the Lions are re-signing veteran corner Rock Ya-Sin. The deal is reportedly for one year and worth $4 million. Last year, the Lions signed Ya-Sin to a veteran minimum deal ($1.17 million) contract, and the 29-year-old cornerback outplayed that […]
During the second day of the 2026 free agency tampering period, multiple sources are reporting that the Detroit Lions have signed running back Isiah Pacheco to a one-year contract. After fulfilling David Montgomery’s trade request, the Lions were on the hunt to add a power running back to complement Jahmyr Gibbs, and they turned to […]
The Detroit Lions are reportedly re-signing linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, as first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz. It’s a one-year deal for Rodriguez, but specific terms weren’t immediately available. Rodriguez was the Lions’ sixth-round pick in 2022. He quickly won Lions fans’ hearts after being featured heavily on the HBO documentary series “Hard Knocks,” beating […]
The Detroit Lions made their third free agent addition on Tuesday with the reported add of former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco. Once thought to be one of young, rising stars in Kansas City, Pacheco’s career has certainly hit a bit of a speed bump in the past two years because of injury. Naturally, that […]
Isiah Pacheco has found a new home. The former Rutgers star, and Vineland, NJ native, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions, according to multiple reports. The Lions moved quick on day two of free agency to replace David Montgomery, who was traded to the Houston Texans. Pacheco will join Jahmyr Gibbs […]
The Detroit Lions departures continue. According to NFL Network, Lions receiver Kalif Raymond has agreed to terms with the Chicago Bears, ending Raymond’s five years in Detroit. As of this publishing, there is no information on Raymond’s deal with the Bears in terms of length nor compensation. We’ll update this post when that information becomes […]
While it was a quiet and modest day for the Detroit Lions on Monday, the first day of the NFL’s negotiating period of free agency, the team did address its biggest needs along the offensive line. Local fans may be getting impatient, watching more players leave than join the Lions, but the national perspective on […]
On Monday, the Detroit Lions kicked off their free agency by agreeing to terms with offensive lineman Cade Mays. The starting center position was one of the biggest question marks facing the Lions heading into the offseason. Detroit showed real urgency, opting to sign a more proven player with experience and upside like Mays in favor of […]
On Monday, the NFL announced the awarding of compensatory picks for the 2026 NFL Draft. On Tuesday, they released the full 2026 NFL Draft order. The Detroit Lions have a total of eight selections, but they are expected to pick up a ninth pick when the David Montgomery trade becomes official. They’ll be picking up […]
Not long after filling one of their main needs on the offensive line by signing center Cade Mays, the Detroit Lions wasted little time inking another offensive lineman, signing offensive tackle Larry Borom. The Michigan native brings veteran experience to Detroit’s offensive line, as the group has lost several veterans over the past two offseasons. […]
Former Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone is saying goodbye to the community, as another fan-favorite leaves Detroit. On Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Anzalone is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with initial contract terms for two years and $17 million. First signed in 2021, Anzalone worked together to create an identity for the Lions […]
With the first wave of free agency essnetially over on Monday, the Detroit Lions turn to some of their more pressing needs still left unaddressed. Detroit took care of some offensive line needs on Monday. Now let’s turn our focus to the defensive line—specifically on the defensive end position. Aside from Aidan Hutchinson, the only […]
Day 1 of Detroit Lions free agency will likely be most defined by the team’s losses rather than their gains. Detroit addressed their offensive line by agreeing to terms with former Panthers center Cade Mays and reserve tackle Larry Borom. Both of those additions certainly fill the team’s most-pressing needs, but a couple more needs […]
Last week, as more centers such as Drew Dalman and Ryan Kelly retired, the scarcity at the position really highlighted how demand far outweighs supply at center this offseason, both in the current free agent class and the upcoming NFL Draft. As I wrote in my free agent bargain-bin offensive line article, I didn’t expect […]
The Detroit Lions will have a new quarterback backing up Jared Goff in 2026. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, former Lions quarterback Kyle Allen has agreed to a two-year, $4.1 million deal with the Buffalo Bills. The deal has a potential max value of $6.1 million. Allen joined the Lions last year to compete with […]
The Detroit Lions defense has suffered yet another free agency loss. Per Ian Rapoport, defensive tackle Roy Lopez is headed back to the Arizona Cardinals on a two-year, $11.5 million deal. NFL Network is reporting the deal includes $7 million guaranteed. That’s a tough loss for the Lions, as Lopez proved to be a good […]
Days after a request for his release, the Detroit Lions have granted Taylor Decker’s wishes and released the veteran left tackle. The move comes after Decker posted on social media that while he wished to return to the Lions for his 11th season in the NFL, the team approached him with “numerous conversations” that were […]
On Monday, the NFL announced that the 2026 NFL Draft would have an additional 33 compensatory picks. The Detroit Lions currently hold just one of those 33—a pick at the very end of the fifth round, Pick 181 in the entire draft. Compensatory picks are awarded to teams based on the previous year’s free agent […]
The Dolphins were busy on the first day of the legal tampering period — signing quarterback Malik Willis in free agency while parting ways with former number five overall draft pick in the 2020 NFL draft, Tua Tagovailoa. According to reports, another name has just been added to the list of former Dolphins heading elsewhere. […]