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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 […]
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 Detroit Lions filled one of their biggest needs of the 2026 offseason by reportedly signing center Cade Mays to a three-year, $25 million contract, with $14 million in guarantees. Mays previously started for the Carolina Panthers in 2025 and is expected to be the frontrunner for the Lions’ open starting center position. Origin story […]
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 […]
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 […]
NFL free agency officially opens up at Noon ET on Monday, March 9, with the beginning of the legal tampering period. Starting then, teams can agree upon new contracts with players set to become free agents. While those deals can be fully-formed and agreed upon, they cannot be official until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, […]
With NFL free agency just a few hours away, here’s a little explainer of everything you need to know about how it works and what it all means for the Detroit Lions. When does it start? The legal tampering period—when teams can speak with the agents of players on expiring deals—begins on Monday, March 9, […]
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 […]
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 […]