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David Montgomery, other teammates react to Jahmyr Gibbs’ extension
Jahmyr Gibbs is one of the more beloved players in the Detroit Lions’ locker room. So it should come as no surprise that when Gibbs received his three-year extension on Thursday evening, there was an outpouring of love from Gibbs’ teammates, both past and present. Gibbs’ three-year, $67.5 million contract is a record-setter for any […]
Detroit Lions roster 2026: Rock Ya-Sin, Greg Dortch, Keith Abney are underrated
“I told those guys, this may have been our only shot. Do I think that? No. Do I believe that? No. However, I know how hard it is to get here. I’m well aware. And it’s gonna be twice as hard to get back to this point next year than it was this year. That’s […]
Detroit Lions give Jahmyr Gibbs record-breaking contract extension
The hold-in is over. Just two days after Bijan Robinson became the highest-paid running back in NFL history, the Detroit Lions and Jahmyr Gibbs have agreed upon an extension that will one-up the three-year, $66.75 million deal Robinson got. The initial terms of the extension are a three-year $67.5 million deal that could be worth […]
Lions training camp observations: Several reserves make most of promotions
It was a pretty unique day at Allen Park for Day 7 of Detroit Lions training camp. Not only was it one of the longer practices of training camp—just short of 2.5 hours—but with the humidity seemingly around 130% and the sun bearing down, there were a lot of absences or early exits from players. […]
Detroit Lions training camp injury report: Gibbs, Conklin back
After a day off, the Detroit Lions were back on the field Thursday for Day 7 of training camp. It was a very hot and balmy day at Allen Park, and it forced a lot of players to either be limited or miss practice entirely. The Lions even offered the following update regarding players after […]
Mailbag: Which Lions players are overperforming, disappointing in training camp?
Detroit Lions training camp has hit the one-week mark, which is always a good time to do some reflection. I’ve already made some changes to my internal depth chart, made adjustments on the roster bubble both on offense and defense, and for this week’s Midweek Mailbag podcast, Erik Schlitt and I listed some of the […]
Jahmyr Gibbs returns to practice; contract extension could ‘get done this week’
Detroit Lions superstar Jahmyr Gibbs has returned to training camp practices, according to Pride of Detroit’s Jeremy Reisman. Gibbs reported for Lions training camp last week, and while he has been participating in meetings and with his teammates, he had yet to practice while he waits for a new deal to arrive. On Thursday, he […]
Detroit Lions training camp Day 7 live updates, latest news
After a day off, the Detroit Lions are back on the practice field Thursday morning for Day 7 of 2026 training camp. With tight end Tyler Conklin expected back for the first time since the spring, it will be interesting to see how Detroit works him into the lineup—especially given all the current injuries at […]
Discussion: What’s the proper concern level for Jahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in?
Jahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in for a new contract officially enters Week 2 on Thursday, as the Detroit Lions will participate in their seventh training camp practice this offseason. Thus far, there have been no tangible signs of progress between the Lions and Gibbs, but there haven’t been any reports of stagnation or sticking points with negotiations, […]
Detroit Lions veteran TE to return from injury
According to the NFL transaction wire, veteran tight end Tyler Conklin has passed his physical after missing the first week of training camp with a calf injury suffered in the spring. That almost certainly means Conklin will come off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list when the Lions return to practice on Thursday. His […]
Detroit Lions announce new president, CEO Richard Haddad
The Detroit Lions announced on Wednesday they’ve hired a new team president and CEO, and he doesn’t have to move too far for work. The new team president is Richard Haddad, a Michigan native who has served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer of the Detroit Pistons since January of 2022. Prior […]
Lions GM Brad Holmes speaks on Jahmyr Gibbs’ contract hold-in
We’re now a full week into Jahmyr Gibbs’ hold-in, as he continues to await a new contract from the Detroit Lions. There is optimism a deal could get done soon for Gibbs. However, there haven’t been any concrete updates on any progress made from the two sides. On Wednesday, Lions general manager Brad Holmes offered […]
Why the Detroit Lions made a key change to the 1st padded practice
As the Detroit Lions transitioned from individual drills to team drills on Monday—the first training camp practice with full pads—a familiar scene arrived. On the far field, the players amassed in a semicircle around coach Dan Campbell. Training camp veterans and keen-eyed witnesses knew what was coming next. It’s the very same thing that has […]
Detroit Lions add new RB, waive WR Lawrence Keys
The Detroit Lions continue to do some roster shuffling amidst some injuries at training camp. Their latest moves, per the transaction wire, were signing running back Raheem Blackshear and waiving Lawrence Keys with an injury designation. Blackshear went undrafted in 2022, but has spent some time with the Bills, Panthers (2022-24), Titans, Steelers, and Jets […]
Detroit Lions 2026 training camp observations, Day 6: Starting DL making an impact
The Detroit Lions were back on the practice field on Tuesday, strapping on the pads for Day 6 of 2026 training camp. The team practiced a bit longer than on Monday, roughly two hours, working through individual drills, kickoffs and punt coverage/blocking drills, four sets of 11-on-11s, and a full team situational drill to close […]
6 standouts from Day 6 of Detroit Lions training camp
The Detroit Lions closed out Week 1 of training camp with their second padded practice and a relatively long one. While Erik Schlitt has full observations from Tuesday’s practice coming soon, I’m here to share my six biggest standouts from the session. Alim McNeill McNeill has an incredible start to practice on Tuesday, knifing his […]
Detroit Lions training camp injury news: Sione Vaki update, TE injuries mounting
Another day of Detroit Lions practice brings another few additions to the injury list. Unfortunately, there weren’t any players returning from injury on Tuesday, but the news wasn’t all that bad for most players. Let’s get into the latest Detroit Lions training camp injury news from Day 6 of practice. Not practicing: Vaki was originally […]
Lions say Bijan Robinson extension ‘can’t hurt’ Jahmyr Gibbs contract talks
On Tuesday morning, news broke that Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had agreed to a three-year extension worth an average of $22.25 million per year, including $51 million guaranteed. That deal resets the running back market and turns eyes to Detroit Lions Jahmyr Gibbs, who is currently holding in from training camp while he […]
Detroit Lions training camp Day 6 live updates, latest news
Detroit Lions training camp hits the end of Week 1 on Tuesday with the sixth practice in seven days. The pads are on, the intensity is up, and players are jockeying for spaces on the team’s depth chart. This time of year, we get more information than any other part of the NFL calendar. We […]
Tracking the Detroit Lions’ defensive roster bubble: Arise, Ahmed Hassanein
Every week, we are tracking the Detroit Lions players on the roster bubble and offering our predictions for who is in and who is out. The Lions defensive roster bubble continues to grow with questions about injuries and a ton of moving parts in the secondary. Some situations are becoming a little clearer, while others […]
Who will be in the Detroit Lions’ starting secondary in Week 1?
Going into Detroit Lions training camp, one of the biggest questions was: how will the secondary shake itself out? There were—and still are—a ton of questions among the defensive backs that have left people both curious and concerned. The sudden fall of Terrion Arnold left the outside cornerback position thin and questionable. The unclear injury […]
How Week 1 of training camp impacts Detroit Lions roster bubble: Offense
The Detroit Lions aren’t even a full week into 2026 training camp, but we’ve already seen some surprises when it comes to the roster. The depth chart may not be exactly what we expected, and injuries have forced some roster reshuffling. For Week 2 of our Roster Bubble series, it’s not surprising that there have […]
Detroit Lions 2026 training camp observations, Day 5: Offensive line shines in pads
The Detroit Lions donned pads for the first time during their 2026 training camp, and while they spent a bit less time on the field than in previous practices, the intensity was ramped up. Monday’s practice was roughly only an hour and a half, but according to coach Dan Campbell, this was just a precursor […]
Detroit Lions training camp Day 5 injury news: Optimism for Brian Branch’s return
While the Detroit Lions’ injury list continues to grow, there is some potential good news on the horizon. It begins with Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, who continue to show signs of progress toward returning to the field, but there are also a few players whose injuries may not be as serious as they look. […]
Lions training camp injury updates: Jimmy Rolder, Derrick Moore news
Dan Campbell was back in front of the podium on Monday prior to the Detroit Lions’ fifth day of training camp, and that meant a bunch of injury updates that have been lingering for a few days. Here’s the latest injury news you need to know. RT Blake Miller On Sunday, Miller appeared to be […]
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