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The Detroit Lions inked their first defensive addition in free agency, agreeing to terms with defensive back Christian Izien. Formerly with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team opted not to give him a restricted free agent tender, allowing him to hit free agency. It’s not clear what kind of deal the Lions are getting, but […]
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Detroit Lions are signing defensive back Christian Izien to a one-year deal. More terms were not immediately available. Izien went undrafted in 2023, but impressed during training camp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, made the 53-man roster, and ended up playing in all 17 games his rookie season. […]
Per sources, the Detroit Lions are bringing back both wide receiver Tom Kennedy and linebacker Trevor Nowaske. Both players were restricted free agents, but the Lions opted not to give them a tender, which would’ve cost the team $3.647 million each. While new contract terms are not immediately available, there’s a good chance each players’ […]
A team never wants to go into the NFL Draft desperate to fill a hole because they need a contributor. Early on in free agency, the Detroit Lions have made a few moves in that regard, including coming to terms with tackle Larry Borom on a one-year deal. While Borom has mostly served as a […]
The Detroit Lions contract details are starting to come in for their free agent signings, and the first one on the board is for cornerback Rock Ya-Sin. Originally reported as a one-year, $4 million deal, the facts, as usual, are a little more team-friendly than that. Ya-Sin was re-signed as a depth cornerback after thriving […]
It’s been an unsatisfying start to free agency for Detroit Lions fans. After a frustrating offseason that involved saying goodbye to David Montgomery and Taylor Decker—plus legal trouble in the secondary—the hope was that free agency could provide some hope that the Lions were ready to bounce back from a tough 2025 season. Instead, the […]
This was all set in motion two years ago. In a matter of weeks, the Detroit Lions handed record-breaking extensions to quarterback Jared Goff, receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, and offensive tackle Penei Sewell. Months later, Alim McNeill would join the group. Less than a year later, Jameson Williams would join the group of padded pockets, […]
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 […]
It was a relatively non-eventful first day of free agency for the Detroit Lions. While they came away with a starting center in Cade Mays and a depth option at offensive tackle in Larry Borom, Detroit wasn’t very active. Turning calendar to Tuesday, the Detroit Lions made another move to fill a hole on the roster. Last […]
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 […]
Teddy is back! After the Detroit Lions lost backup quarterback Kyle Allen to free agency—signing a two-year deal with the Buffalo Bills—the Lions are bringing back veteran quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. As first reported by NFL Network, Bridgewater is re-signing with the Lions after spending a year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. As of this publishing, […]
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 […]
The Detroit Lions have found their David Montgomery replacement. According to NFL Network, the Lions are signing former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco. Per Aaron Wilson, it’s a one-year deal, but the dollar amount has not been announced as of this publishing. A seventh-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022, Pacheco quickly outplayed […]
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 […]
When it came to the offseason, fans clamored for the Detroit Lions to fix the foundation of the team, the offensive line. After releasing center Graham Glasgow and Taylor Decker, the team signed center Cade Mays and offensive tackle Larry Borom. While these new signings aren’t a direct one-to-one replacement, they’re helpful pieces that the […]