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Discussion: What are your thoughts on Lions GM Brad Holmes’ free agency strategy?
We’re now well over a week into 2026 NFL free agency, and the Detroit Lions’ approach to this stage of roster building has been relatively clear. As usual, Lions general manager Brad Holmes has not been getting into any bidding wars for players, he’s tried to find some additions on good deals, and he hasn’t […]
Detroit Lions adding logical Kalif Raymond replacement with ties to new coach
According to NFL Network, the Detroit Lions are signing former Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch to a one-year deal. Dortch was a very common projected free agent target for the Lions as a natural replacement for Kalif Raymond, who signed with the Chicago Bears this offseason after five seasons in Detroit. Dortch not only has […]
Lions sign Damone Clark to bolster linebacker depth
The Detroit Lions added depth and experience to their linebacker room today, signing unrestricted free agent Damone Clark. While financial terms were not released, the move brings in a player with starting experience on defense, special teams in all four phases, and, potentially, some developmental upside. Clark, a former fifth-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys […]
What Panthers writers, fans are saying about Lions EDGE DJ Wonnum
The Detroit Lions finally added to their EDGE room on Tuesday by agreeing to terms with free agent DJ Wonnum. At just 28 years old, Wonnum certainly fits the Lions’ description of a young player with potential—which has certainly been Detroit’s type this free agency. But what do Carolina Panthers writers and fans think about? […]
Roster analysis: D.J. Wonnum brings starting experience, flexibility to Lions front
Nine days into the 2026 free agency period, the Detroit Lions finally signed an edge rusher, as they came to an agreement with D.J. Wonnum on a one-year contract with a reported value of up to $6 million. Let’s take a closer look at the Lions’ newest defensive end and why he’s more likely to […]
Discussion: Which free agent loss will have the biggest impact on the Lions?
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 from Detroit Lions fans, and as we move through the first few waves of the offseason free agency period, the Lions have lost some familiar names, so […]
2026 Detroit Lions contract tracker: Positional breakdown of signed players, free agents
It can be challenging to keep up with the Detroit Lions’ roster movement during the offseason. So, to make things easier on Lions fans, we make it a yearly offseason tradition to track every signing, re-signing, tagging, and roster loss in one convenient place. For this continuously updating piece, we will focus on the Lions’ […]
Detroit Lions sign EDGE D.J. Wonnum
It was only a matter of time, but the Detroit Lions have finally signed an edge rusher during the 2026 free agency period; multiple sources are reporting that the Lions have agreed to terms with D.J. Wommun on a one-year deal worth up to $6 million. A fourth-round pick (No. 117 overall) in the 2020 […]
Cade Mays contract details: Salary breakdown, guarantees, bonus incentives
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes doesn’t give out too many multi-year contracts during the offseason’s free agency period, but he does typically make at least one early move to secure a player that he envisions thriving on the roster for a few seasons. This year, center Cade Mays was the Lions’ primary target in […]
Detroit Lions host former D3 standout guard for free agent visit
The Detroit Lions continue to look for help on the offensive line in NFL free agency. On Monday, the team hosted free agent guard Ben Bartch for a visit to the facility. Bartch is a fascinating player. In college, he played at a D3 school, St. John’s—the one in Minnesota, not the better-known one in […]
Discussion: Which free agent EDGE do you like the best for the Lions?
In Monday’s question of the day, we asked Detroit Lions fans which position, outside of edge rusher, they would like the team to address in free agency. For today’s question, we’re going to flip the script and lean into the EDGE group, asking Lions’ fans: Which free agent EDGE do you like the best for […]
5 Questions: Buccaneers insider weighs in on Christian Izien’s strengths, weaknesses
The Detroit Lions are in a very precarious and strange spot when it comes to their defensive backfield. The health of their safety room, combined with the uncertainty of the cornerback group, leaves more questions than answers. One potential answer for some of those concerns came in the way of signing Christian Izien. But what […]
Lions free agent grades: Christian Izien brings options to the secondary
The Detroit Lions entered the 2026 free agency period with loads of question marks in their secondary. At cornerback, starter Terrion Arnold has been facing some possible legal issues, and the team lost nickelback Amik Robertson in free agency. The safety position is facing injuries to both starters, as Kerby Joseph missed 11 games last […]
Discussion: Besides DE, which positions do the Lions need to address in free agency?
The first week of free agency is in the books, and it has been a controversial one among the Detroit Lions fanbase. While the team did address some positions of need, many among the community would categorize this first week as slow. Outside of center Cade Mays, no player signed for more than one year […]
Christian Izien gives Lions versatility, insurance in the secondary
With some questions looming in the secondary, the Detroit Lions were in need of some insurance at safety and corner, and they took one big step toward finding some support by signing versatile defensive back Christian Izien. With experience at all five positions in the secondary, Izien gives the Lions a young, hungry player who […]
Lions free agent grades: Tyler Conklin upgrades TE depth
When the Detroit Lions hired offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, the position group whose value shot up the most was the tight end room. While Petzing has coached multiple offensive positions, arguably his best years have been with the tight ends. We’ve seen what the Arizona Cardinals had with tight end Trey McBride, and the Lions […]
Discussion: What has been the Lions’ worst free agency move?
On Saturday, we discussed our favorite Detroit Lions moves of free agency’s opening week. Now, let’s turn the tables. I don’t think it’s a secret that many Lions fans have not been pleased with the way things have gone. Detroit has been relatively inactive, and with more roster vacancies than most teams right now (Detroit […]
Larry Borom contract details suggest OT3 floor, starter potential
If you want to know how much a team values a player, it’s important to remember the old adage: follow the money. With the contract details for new Detroit Lions offensive tackle Larry Borom now available, we have a chance to explore what role the Lions may envision for him in 2026. First, let’s take […]
Lions free agency mailbag: What is Detroit’s plan on defense?
There’s been a lot of frustration and confusion about the start to Detroit Lions free agency. So on Friday morning, Erik Schlitt and I tried to make sense of Detroit’s very measured and patient approach. Most of the anxiety is understandably coming from the defensive depth chart. This week alone, the Lions have said goodbye […]
Roger McCreary is low-risk, high-reward option in the slot
The Detroit Lions continue to add to their secondary and may have found a hidden gem in signing nickelback Roger McCreary. Our own Brett Whitefield listed McCreary amongst a shortlist of remaining free agents he believed could help the Lions immediately, identifying him as a physical, press-man nickel corner who could compete for a starting […]
Tyler Conklin addition helps Lions expand playbook
After adding two players to their offensive line and signing a bruising running back through the first two days of free agency, the Detroit Lions added more depth on offense by signing veteran tight end Tyler Conklin. With Drew Petzing at the helm of the Lions offense and his penchant for deploying 13 personnel, finding […]
Discussion: What has been the Detroit Lions’ best free agent signing?
Let’s be honest. The first few days of NFL free agency has led to a ton of negativity from Detroit Lions fans. I’m not here to deny those feelings. It was certainly hard to watch the first few days of free agency go by, with the Lions mostly standing pat while we had to watch […]
Detroit Lions signing NB Roger McCreary
According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Detroit Lions are adding help to their secondary and have signed nickelback Roger McCreary. McCreary, who just turned 26 years old, was drafted at the top of the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft (with pick No. 35 overall) by the Tennessee Titans. After three […]
Detroit Lions signing veteran tight end Tyler Conklin
The Detroit Lions are adding some tight end depth. According to his agency, the Lions are signing former Chargers tight end Tyler Conklin to a one-year deal. Conklin is an eight-year veteran with 127 career game appearances and 69 total starts. He most recently spent a season with the Los Angeles Chargers, playing in 13 […]
New Lions OL Cade Mays ‘on the rise’ at center
Before entering the NFL, Cade Mays’ entire experience at center amounted to 46 emergency snaps as a 20-year-old at Tennessee. When drafted by the Carolina Panthers three years later in the sixth round, center didn’t appear to be in his future. That offseason, the Panthers had signed both Austin Corbett and Bradley Bozeman in free […]
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