Latest news and updates about the Lions
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. […]
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Detroit Lions are signing free agent offensive tackle Larry Borom. Terms of the deal are not yet available. Borom, who is a Detroit native, was formerly a fifth-round pick for the Chicago Bears in 2021 after playing at Missouri. Over the course of four seasons, Borom started 27 […]
The Detroit Lions filled one of their biggest needs by agreeing to terms with former Carolina Panthers center Cade Mays. Though he’s only started 27 games over four seasons, Mays’ career has clearly been on the upswing. Initially an injury replacement for Austin Corbett at center in 2025, Mays remained at the pivot for the […]
The Detroit Lions have found their new center. According to Aaron Wilson, the Lions have agreed to terms with former Carolina Panthers starting center Cade Mays to a three-year, $25 million contract. Per Wilson, $14 million of that is guaranteed. Mays, the Panthers’ sixth-round pick in 2022, will turn just 27 years old in April. […]
Just minutes after reportedly losing linebacker Alex Anzalone in free agency, the Detroit Lions’ defense is taking another hit. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Lions cornerback Amik Robertson is signing with the Washington Commanders. His deal is reportedly worth $16 million over two seasons, with $9.3 million guaranteed. The Lions originally signed Robertson […]
The NFL’s legal tampering period started at noon today, and the Washington Commanders have reportedly agreed to terms on their first contract with another team’s pending free agent. They have reportedly signed Detroit Lions CB Amik Robertson to a 2-year, $16 million deal with $9.3 million guaranteed. The Commanders just released Marshon Lattimore, a move […]
As expected, linebacker Alex Anzalone has played his final game with the Detroit Lions. As first reported by Adam Schefter of ESPN, Anzalone is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Initial contract terms are for two years and $17 million. Anzalone originally signed with the Lions in 2021 and helped establish Aaron Glenn’s defense from […]
As the Detroit Lions enter 2026 free agency, general manager Brad Holmes has his work cut out for him. While the foundation of the roster remains strong with a ton of blue-chip talent, there are more vacant starting and depth roles than in the previous few years. The next few months will require savvy and […]
As the NFL prepares to kick off its 2026 free agency period, now is a good time to take a look at the Detroit Lions roster with an updated depth chart. This version of the Lions depth chart lists/ranks all players, and highlights the team’s current projected starters (in bold), giving fans a perspective on […]
So many choices, but so few assets. That is the unfortunate nature of the Detroit Lions entering the 2026 offseason. They have a need for starters at multiple positions, but with limited cap space to maneuver with and limited draft capital to spend, the team will have to be cautious with their approach in the […]
After New Orleans worked their way to go under the $301.2 million cap with several contract restructures, it opened the door to add veteran talent on defense from free agency. This off-season, the former Lions linebacker, Alex Anzalone, has entered free agency, while the Saints are seeking additional veteran help for the secondary. Anzalone could […]
With the start of the NFL legal tampering period on Monday, free agency rumors are kicking into high gear. While all has been quiet about the Detroit Lions and their intentions, one of their current players has been the source of some very predictable rumors. Soon-to-be free agent linebacker Alex Anzalone has been connected to […]
It’s not hard to see that as the Detroit Lions enter free agency on Monday, the vibes around the city are a little off. It’s been a turbulent offseason already with the divorce from David Montgomery, the recent release request from Taylor Decker, and Terrion Arnold’s legal situation—all in the past two weeks. That has […]
Welcome back to Football Guy Al’s Free Agent Toy Barn! If you missed our first installment, we broke down the best Detroit Lions bargain bin free agent options at running back, wide receiver, and tight ends. Now it’s time to take a look at the big dudes on the offensive front. The Lions’ road to […]
If you came here looking for big spender signings, you came to the wrong place. If you’re a football nerd searching for potential heirlooms from the scrap heap, then you’re in the right place. I despise the word splash this time of year—great movie—but the Detroit Lions already have a roster full of young blue-chip […]
Another year, another offseason spent talking about the Detroit Lions adding a defensive end. This year, it’s pretty much a necessity. The two players that repped the most at the position opposite Aidan Hutchinson in 2025—Marcus Davenport and Al-Quadin Muhammad—are both potentially headed for free agency. And Detroit’s depth consists of a player coming off […]
While the Detroit Lions have not officially released left tackle Taylor Decker, the writing appears to be on the wall. After the Lions reportedly asked Decker to take a pay cut, the veteran offensive lineman requested to be released, hoping for a “clean and amicable” parting of ways. That means the Lions’ search for their […]
According to Pro Football Focus, Arizona Cardinals nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson was the 11th-most-played nose tackle in the sport in 2025. The only 2026 free agent who played more snaps than him at the position last year was former Detroit Lions DJ Reader, for reference. On Friday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Tomlinson, who […]
The Detroit Lions’ offseason just got turned upside down—again. Just over a week after left tackle Taylor Decker announced he was returning for an 11th season, he has officially requested his release from the Lions. Per Dave Birkett, the Lions wanted him to take a pay cut. Instead, Decker wanted out. Obviously, this adds left […]
With free agency just around the corner, this is the time of year where nearly every pending free agent is linked to any number of teams. This year, two names in particular are being talked about more than others: Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby and Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum. Rather than speculating […]
The ‘Maxx Crosby to Dallas’ hype seemed to take a big blow yesterday when Trey Wingo reported that the Cowboys were unwilling to meet the Las Vegas Raiders asking price for Crosby. In most cases, Cowboys fans seemed to be on board with shifting their focus to free agency if it meant giving the Raiders […]
The 2026 NFL Combine is complete, and analysts from across the draft community are eagerly publishing their latest projections of what they believe will happen in the upcoming NFL Draft. Some plugged-in analysts are deciphering information they collected in Indianapolis, trying to accurately articulate what they learned. While some of the more novice analysts are […]
The Detroit Lions are looking to upgrade their offensive line this offseason, and their first free agent interest comes from an interesting source. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Lions are hosting former Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills on a free agency visit on Thursday. Wills has also met with the Patriots, per Schultz. […]
In light of this week’s trade news, you know what time it is. For those who missed it: the Texans sent would-be/never-was franchise center Juice Scruggs to the Detroit Lions for tailback David Montgomery and Swiss-army-o-lineman Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns for a practice squad pick. Caserio has been around long enough for us […]
The offensive line figures to be a big part of the Detroit Lions’ offseason acquisition plan. And while the interior offensive line will probably see the most change over the upcoming months, Detroit has publicly committed to improving their situation at tackle, as well. In the latest installment of our 2026 Detroit Lions free agency […]