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Detroit Lions elevate DL from practice squad, re-sign Levi Onwuzurike
The Detroit Lions have made their final roster moves for their Week 1 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, and it’s all focused on getting their defensive line ready. The Lions announced on Saturday that they have elevated veteran defensive lineman Ben Stille from the practice squad, and they’ve also re-signed Levi Onwuzurike to the […]
Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints Week 1 preview: Madden 27 Sim
Your replacement for Saturday morning cartoons or that warm cup of coffee have arrived. Or you can just enjoy those things on top of what I’m about to bring to your digital doorstep. Yes, it’s Madden Sim season again. For the uninitiated, every Saturday morning before a Sunday Detroit Lions game, I’ll hop on our […]
Detroit Lions create massive cap space with 2 contract restructures
Last week, we noted that the Detroit Lions were in danger of starting the 2026 season over the salary cap. They were almost certain to have to restructure a contract or two to not only become cap compliant, but to have enough cap space to potentially make any roster moves during the season. According to […]
New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions Week 1 preview: 3 key stats
As enjoyable as NFL free agency, the NFL Draft, organized team activities, training camp, preseason, and 53-man roster coverage can be, nothing beats an NFL Sunday—and Week 1 is one of the most fulfilling and anticipated days of the year. The Detroit Lions need this Week 1. They need it to wash away the ghosts […]
Detroit Lions fans pick winner of Lions vs. Saints in Week 1
Earlier this week, we published our latest SB Nation Reacts survey, sponsored by the folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, and asked Detroit Lions fans two questions: As you might expect entering the season, confidence is riding high across the League, and the fans in Detroit are no different. While the percentage of fans fully confident the Lions […]
Detroit Lions release Levi Onwuzurike and rookie DL
The Detroit Lions announced on Friday that they’ve released veteran defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike from the 53-man roster and rookie defensive lineman Tyre West from the practice squad. It’s a bit of a surprise with Onwuzurike, who was the team’s second-round pick in 2021. The defensive lineman has struggled with injuries for most of his […]
Lions, Saints injury designations: Detroit lists just 1 questionable player
The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints have declared their injury designations ahead of their Week 1 matchup at Ford Field this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The Lions enter this game with all 53 members of their active roster practicing, and only one players whose injuries could keep them from playing in this weekend’s […]
Best Detroit Lions content of the week: Jack Campbell’s personal, professional growth
Sometimes when you hear certain people speak, you can quickly understand why they are great at what they do. Such is the case with Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell. It’s as if he was born to be an off-ball linebacker in the National Football League. From his physical attributes on the field, to how […]
Dan Campbell remembers 9/11 as Detroit Lions to honor first responders
Prior to kickoff in the Detroit Lions’ 2026 season opener at Ford Field, the team will honor about 30 local Detroit first responders, 16 of whom personally took time out of their lives to travel to New York 25 years ago to lend a helping hand in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. When […]
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell offers big update on LG competition
At the beginning of the week, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell dropped an interesting update that the left guard position was still up for grabs in the lead up to the team’s season opener against the New Orleans Saints. Incumbent Christian Mahogany and free agent addition Ben Bartch were to split reps in practice all […]
The Honolulu Blueprint: 4 predictions for a Lions victory over the Saints in Week 1
The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints will square off in a Week 1 matchup at Ford Field, kicking off the first regular-season game of the 2026 season for each team. “This opponent, it’s a hungry opponent,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said earlier in the week. “It’s a new turnover from what I remember when […]
Which NFL Week 1 game—besides the Detroit Lions—are you most excited about?
After a matchup between the reigning Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, and a Thursday evening game featuring the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers, there is still a ton of football to look forward to in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. For our Detroit Lions, they […]
Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints preview, prediction: On Paper
Welcome back to another season of On Paper, my statistical-heavy Detroit Lions preview that attempts to be as objective as possible. For those new to On Paper, a brief explanation. At the heart of On Paper are eight charts that detail each team’s primary units (pass offense, run offense, pass defense, run defense). Those charts […]
Lions vs. Saints preview: 3 key player matchups
The Detroit Lions and the New Orleans Saints will open their 2026 campaigns at Ford Field, both hungry to put their respective fourth-place division finishes in the rearview mirror. Despite each sharing last-place finishes in 2025, that is about the only thing the Lions and Saints have in common headed into the new season. New […]
2026 NFL predictions: Detroit Lions’ record, NFC North winner
As we’ve reached the end of the work week and it’s nearly, truly NFL Week 1, it’s time to really lean into some of our heavier predictions for the Detroit Lions’ 2026 season. If you ask the public, they seem evenly split about the future of the Lions. Some are convinced they’ll bounce right back […]
Detroit Lions sign Tom Kennedy to 53-man roster, add new defensive back
The Detroit Lions finally filled the last spot on their 53-man roster, signing wide receiver Tom Kennedy from the practice squad to the active roster. To backfill Kennedy’s spot on the practice squad, Detroit added defensive back Natrone Brooks. Kennedy’s addition to the 53-man roster was expected, even if the delay was a bit odd. […]
Lions, Saints injury report: 3 limited on Thursday
The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints were back on the practice field on Thursday as they prepare for their Sunday afternoon showdown at Ford Field in Detroit. The Lions last practiced on Tuesday and provided an estimated injury report on Wednesday, but Thursday will be a true reflection of where players stand with their […]
9 takeaways from Detroit Lions coordinators: Week 1 vs. Saints
The three Detroit Lions coordinators—Drew Petzing, Kelvin Sheppard, and Dave Fipp—all met with the media on Thursday to discuss the upcoming season, and Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Here are my nine biggest takeaways from each session. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing What he likes about Ben Bartch, guard rotations We still don’t know […]
2026 NFL season predictions: Detroit Lions Rookie of the Year
If the Detroit Lions are to accomplish every goal for the 2026 season, they will undoubtedly need some serious help from their 2026 rookie class. While Detroit only made two picks in the first three rounds, five players made their 53-man roster, and at least three of them are expected to have a significant-to-major role […]
Dan Campbell makes bold claim about Detroit Lions secondary
Last week, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes faced a barrage of questions regarding Terrion Arnold and the state of the team’s cornerback room. Things got a little heated, as Holmes attempted to defend the team’s process in evaluating Arnold’s legal situation and ultimately deciding to part ways. And when it came to criticism about […]
Lions Week 1 preview: Breaking down Saints’ offensive, defensive schemes
The Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints will square off in a Week 1 battle to open their 2026 seasons. The Saints hired former Lions backup quarterback Kellen Moore as head coach in 2025, and despite a rough first year, New Orleans and Moore made no changes to the coaching staff in year two. Instead, […]
5 Qs Lions vs. Saints preview: How New Orleans will navigate early-season injuries
The NFL season is officially underway after Wednesday’s game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks got things kicked off. Thursday, you can throw another shrimp on the barbie because there’s more opening week football coming your way. But if you’re reading this, it’s easy to assume you’re most excited for a game taking […]
Before the Roar: Previewing Week 1 vs New Orleans
Shoutout to Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy, but we finally made it. Finally, we have regular season football this week as your Lions will be hosting the visiting New Orleans Saints this Sunday at Ford Field. And with that, myself and my good friend Meko Scott, host of the PODcast, are back with a […]
Lions, Saints injury report: Only 3 players limited on Wednesday
The Detroit Lions will kick off the new year inside the comfy confines of Ford Field, taking on the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 of the 2026 season. Both teams are dealing with some early-season injuries, and that’s reflected in their initial injury reports. As is the case with most beginning-of-the-year schedules, the Lions […]
Dan Campbell’s 2026 message to Detroit Lions fans: ‘We will be ready’
This offseason, the Detroit Lions have been preaching their focus on getting back to their true identity. Though they’ve been a little vague on exactly what that means, the message has been clear: 2025 was both not good enough and not who they are as a franchise. So they’ve changed up their offseason program, they […]
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