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Lions Beat Ravens 38-30 Behind Montgomery's 151 Rushing Yards, Seven Sacks of Lamar Jackson

David Montgomery's 151 yards on 12 carries, including the game-sealing touchdown, and a seven-sack defensive effort powered Detroit's most recent verified result.

Scheduling ambiguity around Detroit's true Week 3 opponent needs resolving locally

Lions' Week 3 injury report: Bartch, Harper out; several trending toward playing

OL Ben Bartch and S Thomas Harper did not practice all week and are out, while several others working back from injury, including rookie RT Blake Miller, are trending toward availability for Detroit this week.

Lions' offensive-line health (Bartch and Harper out, Miller trending back) is this week's injury watch item.

Lions get Mahogany, Miller, Ratledge back to full ahead of Jets

Detroit's offensive line got healthier Friday even as two other players were ruled out for Sunday's homecoming game against former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.

Lions' defense self-scouts after allowing 23 explosive plays through two games

Detroit's defensive staff had players identify their own mistakes on tape, finding most of the unit's early-season issues are self-inflicted rather than opponent-driven.

Lions' defense turns self-critical while fixing explosive-play issues before the Jets visit.

Lions add practice-squad DB Bishop Fitzgerald off Steelers' squad

Detroit signed the USC product, a 2025 first-team All-American with five college interceptions, along with veteran Jalen Mills, to bolster secondary depth.

Lions' Thursday practice report shows McNeill, Hassanein back to full ahead of Jets

Alim McNeill (personal) and Ahmed Hassanein (illness) both upgraded to full participation, while Ben Bartch and Thomas Harper remain out.

Goff, Hutchinson reflect on facing former DC Aaron Glenn as Jets visit Ford Field

Detroit's quarterback and star pass rusher spoke about the homecoming for ex-defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, now the Jets' head coach.

Lions upgrade McNeill and Hassanein to full ahead of Aaron Glenn's return to Detroit.

Secondary reinforced with practice-squad additions Fitzgerald and Mills.

Dan Campbell Calls for Fundamentals After Loss to Buffalo

Head coach Dan Campbell said Detroit needs to 'correct a series of fundamental mistakes and rebuild trust' following a lopsided loss to Buffalo, as the 1-1 Lions prepare for the Jets.

Lions Sign Veteran Safety Jalen Mills to Practice Squad

Detroit added veteran safety Jalen Mills to the practice squad as the club manages injuries to safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, with Avonte Maddox already out for the season.

Lions' Defense Ranks Near Bottom of NFL Despite St. Brown's Hot Start

Detroit's defense ranks 31st in the league in both points and total yards allowed through two games, even as receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown leads the NFL in receptions and is tied for the league lead in receiving touchdowns.

Detroit's defense is the swing issue as the Lions try to build past 1-1.

Amon-Ra St. Brown's fast start is a bright spot amid the Lions' struggles.

Dan Campbell details Lions' fixes; confirms Avonte Maddox out for the season

Campbell said Maddox will need foot surgery and is likely done for the year. Detroit ranks 31st in total defense and has committed 18 penalties through two games; the team worked out veteran defensive backs Monday while awaiting the return of safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch.

Detroit's NFL-worst defensive numbers and the season-ending loss of DB Avonte Maddox are the open issues heading into the Jets game.

Lions allow 30+ points in back-to-back games as O-line injuries bite in 41-31 loss to Bills

Detroit fell to 1-1 after allowing 30-plus points in each of its first two games for the first time since 2021; a patchwork offensive line missing several expected starters struggled, while Aidan Hutchinson recorded his third sack in two games.

Lions' patchwork O-line and back-to-back 30-point defensive letdowns are now a real concern.

Dan Campbell, Jared Goff own slow starts after Lions blow 21-0 hole in 41-31 loss to Bills; Avonte Maddox injury a worry

Detroit fell behind 21-0 in the second quarter and was outscored 71-41 across its last six quarters; replacement safety Maddox left with a foot injury on crutches, with starters Branch and Joseph already on PUP.

Lions' pregame injury report vs. Bills: Blake Miller, Christian Mahogany ruled out; D.J. Reed questionable

Detroit ruled out two starting offensive linemen along with three others ahead of the Thursday-night loss, part of the O-line attrition that contributed to four sacks allowed.

Detroit's offensive-line injuries and back-to-back slow starts are now the two threads coach Campbell has to solve.

Amon-Ra St. Brown matches 1994 NFL history, Hutchinson's sack streak hits a franchise record in Lions' Week 2 loss

St. Brown had 9 catches for 142 yards and 2 TDs, joining Andre Rison (1994) as the only players with 9+ catches and 2+ TDs in each of a season's first two games; Aidan Hutchinson set a franchise record with a sack in 6 straight games.

Lions look to clean up 'communication' issues on defense after Bills loss drops them to 1-1

Josh Allen led 6 TD drives including a 43-yard blown coverage; Detroit's run game fell to 66 yards on the ground after 165 in Week 1, with Dan Campbell citing back-end miscommunication to fix.

Lions activate DL Levi Onwuzurike from practice squad as O-line injuries linger

OL Christian Mahogany (hip) and T Blake Miller (knee) are both out for the extended week before hosting the Jets; Onwuzurike was activated after being released and re-signed to the practice squad earlier in September.

Detroit gets extra rest before Week 3 to address the defensive communication issues from the Buffalo loss.

St. Brown's historic start puts him on pace for a career year.

Josh Allen's 5-TD night sinks Lions 41-31 in Highmark Stadium's regular-season debut

Detroit fell behind 21-0 in the first half before rallying to 34-24 on a Sam LaPorta TD; Jared Goff threw for 327 yards and 4 TDs but the Lions stalled late. Detroit hosts the Jets next on Sept. 27.

Lions' injury-depleted defense and O-line set up Thursday's collapse

Detroit entered without six players including starting RT Blake Miller and LG Christian Mahogany, and lost DB Avonte Maddox to a foot injury mid-game, a key factor in Buffalo's fast start.

Detroit's thin offensive line and secondary are the clear fix needed before hosting the Jets in two weeks.

Lions rule out Mahogany and Miller, list Reed questionable for Bills

Detroit is down two projected offensive line starters for Thursday's short-week road trip to Buffalo's new stadium; CB D.J. Reed (foot) is questionable.

Campbell praises LaPorta's bounce-back, flags Ratledge inconsistency

TE Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright helped power 150-plus rushing yards in Week 1; second-year lineman Tate Ratledge was flagged for pass-pro inconsistency.

Lions are down two O-line starters for a short-week trip to Buffalo's new stadium.

Dan Campbell: Lions managing short week, O-line injuries ahead of Thursday at Buffalo

G Christian Mahogany doubtful; RB Jahmyr Gibbs (34 touches, 156 yards, 2 TDs in Week 1) expected recovered.

Detroit's shorthanded offensive line faces a quick Thursday-night turnaround at Buffalo.

Lions' Christian Mahogany carted off with knee injury in overtime win over Saints

Starting offensive guard Christian Mahogany was carted off early in Detroit's 31-30 overtime win with a right knee injury, raising line-depth concerns as the team turns around for a short-week Thursday game at Buffalo.

Mahogany's knee injury is the offensive line's biggest concern on a short week at Buffalo.

Lions open season with 31-30 overtime win over Saints

Detroit blew a 21-0 lead before Jahmyr Gibbs' career day (156 rush yards, 2 TD) and a failed Saints two-point try sealed it in overtime.

Lions enter opener with only Christian Izien in question

Detroit's Week 1 injury report was largely clean, with defensive back Christian Izien the only player carrying a game-status tag.

Rookie RT Blake Miller makes first career start as front seven debuts

Detroit's revamped offensive and defensive lines debuted with Miller, a Clemson career-snap-record holder, starting at right tackle.

Detroit's blown 21-0 lead before an overtime escape is a defensive-consistency thread heading into a short week at Buffalo.

Rookie RT Blake Miller's first career start begins a line-continuity watch as the Lions break in a new front seven.

Lions list Izien questionable for Saints opener; rest of injury report clean

S Christian Izien (groin) is the only game-status name; Derrick Moore and Mekhi Wingo were upgraded to full participation Friday.

Ratledge, Vaki, left-guard battle headline Lions' pre-opener notebook

Isiah Pacheco (IR) is out until at least Week 5, opening carries for Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors; Dan Campbell says there's 'probably a good chance' Christian Mahogany starts at left guard.

Sixth-round rookie Gill-Howard earns run-game trust ahead of NFL debut

The undersized DT (6-0, 280) made the 53-man roster after 4 tackles and a sack in three preseason games, drawing praise from GM Brad Holmes.

Watch whether Mahogany or Bartch wins the Lions' open left-guard job by kickoff.

Gill-Howard's run-defense reps could grow quickly given DT rotation questions.

Vaki's workload Sunday previews the Lions' RB2 plan until Pacheco returns.

Veteran safety duo Chuck Clark and Avonte Maddox step in for injured Lions starters

With Kerby Joseph (knee) and Brian Branch (Achilles) both on IR, veterans Chuck Clark and Avonte Maddox will start at safety Sunday vs. New Orleans.

Tom Kennedy takes over Lions' punt-return duties for Week 1 opener vs. Saints

Kennedy, elevated from the practice squad, will handle punt returns Sunday under special-teams coordinator Dave Fipp.

Chuck Clark and Avonte Maddox filling in at safety for injured starters.

Tom Kennedy taking over punt-return duties for the opener.

Lions list three players on Week 1 practice report as Detroit preps for Saints

DB Christian Izien (groin), EDGE Derrick Moore (hamstring) and DL Mekhi Wingo (groin) were all limited ahead of Sunday's opener at New Orleans.

Lions name seven captains for 2026, led by Goff, St. Brown, Hutchinson

Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell lead the offensive captains; Jack Campbell and Alim McNeill are first-year defensive captains alongside Aidan Hutchinson.

A young, healthy Lions defense opens at New Orleans under a seven-captain leadership group.

Lions announce 2026 team captains

Detroit named six captains including two first-time honorees on defense, signaling confidence in a younger core entering a season with high expectations.

New captains (Campbell, McNeill) signal Detroit is building leadership around its younger core.

Lions name Goff, Sewell, St. Brown, Hutchinson, Jack Campbell, McNeill, Fox as 2026 captains

Seven captains named ahead of the Week 1 opener vs. New Orleans, reflecting the team's veteran and rising-star mix.

Campbell previews Week 1 vs. Saints: RB2 committee, retooled O-line, edge rotation

Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors will split RB2 duties behind Jahmyr Gibbs; rookie edge Eric O'Neill made the 53-man roster.

RB2 committee (Vaki/Saylors) behind Gibbs still without a single clear backup

Rookie edge Eric O'Neill's role in the pass rush rotation to watch

Lions name Goff, Sewell, St. Brown, Campbell, Hutchinson, McNeill and Fox as 2026 captains

Jack Campbell and Alim McNeill join as first-time defensive captains, while Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell continue in their fourth year in the role.

Dan Campbell previews Week 1 vs. Saints: RB2 committee, edge rotation, two open spots

Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors will split reps behind Jahmyr Gibbs after Isiah Pacheco's injury, and undrafted rookie edge Eric O'Neill made the 53.

Lions' season-opener breakdown centers on Hutchinson vs. Saints LT Kelvin Banks Jr.

Detroit's own preview frames the individual matchup between its star pass rusher and New Orleans' left tackle as the key battle of Sunday's opener at Ford Field.

Lions set initial 53-man roster: heavy at DB, thin at WR

Safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch both start on PUP and will miss at least four games, while Detroit kept just four wide receivers.

Joseph/Branch both opening the year on PUP is the defense's biggest swing factor.

Hutchinson-vs-Banks matchup framed as the game's key individual battle.

Lions GM Holmes, EVP Agnew defend cornerback depth, tout D-line ahead of Week 1

RB Isiah Pacheco was placed on IR (back injury) without a firm return timetable. EVP Ray Agnew singled out the defensive line (Hutchinson, McNeill, Williams, Moore, Wonnum) as the team's biggest source of optimism.

Pacheco's IR stint and a reshuffled O-line are the swing factors up front.

Lions GM Brad Holmes, EVP Ray Agnew talk roster confidence ahead of Week 1

Front office praised D-line depth and said extension interest in other core players 'hadn't changed' after the Jahmyr Gibbs deal; Lions open Week 1 at home vs. New Orleans Sept. 13.

RB Isiah Pacheco on injured reserve, no timetable for return

Holmes declined to give a return timetable for Pacheco but said he is 'steadily improving.'

Lions waive RB Jabari Small, OL Seth McLaughlin to open two roster spots

Detroit continues fine-tuning the back of the roster into the opener.

Holmes/Agnew voice confidence in a retooled D-line and O-line ahead of Week 1.

Isiah Pacheco remains on IR with no return timetable given.

Front office continues fine-tuning the back of the roster into the opener.

Holmes: no timeline yet for Pacheco's return, likes D-line depth

Lions GM Brad Holmes said RB Isiah Pacheco (knee/back, on IR) will miss at least four games, while praising defensive-line depth around Aidan Hutchinson and Alim McNeill after a joint presser closing out roster-building.

Holmes flags Branch, LaPorta as extension priorities entering contract years

Holmes said the Lions want to keep both S Brian Branch (recovering from a torn ACL) and TE Sam LaPorta (offseason back surgery, full camp participant) long-term, citing a few remaining details before deals can be finalized.

Extension timelines for Branch and LaPorta will shape Detroit's cap picture for the year.

Pacheco's four-game absence puts more early-season weight on Jahmyr Gibbs.

Lions place S Brian Branch, S Kerby Joseph on PUP

Detroit opened the season with both starting safeties, Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, on Reserve/PUP, while trimming its roster with 9 releases and 24 waivers, including TE Tyler Conklin.

Lions build practice squad around QB Luke Altmyer, WR Lucky Jackson

Detroit's 14-man practice squad includes QB Luke Altmyer, who 'didn't secure the backup job' but showed a 'lively arm,' and WR Lucky Jackson, who caught a one-handed 35-yard grab among 5 catches for 94 yards in the preseason finale.

Both starting safeties (Branch, Joseph) opening the year on PUP is a real secondary-depth question.

Lions' initial 53: Dobbs beats out Altmyer at backup QB, Joseph/Branch start on PUP

Detroit will be without starting safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch until at least Week 5 at Arizona; Josh Dobbs won the backup QB job over UDFA Luke Altmyer.

Lions round out 14-man practice squad with Altmyer, Whiteside, Kennedy among holdovers

Detroit filled 14 of 16 possible practice-squad spots, continuing a pipeline that saw 17 in-season promotions from the practice squad last year.

Lions finalize initial 53-man roster; Dobbs holds off Altmyer for backup QB job

Detroit's cutdown answers the offseason's top position battle at backup quarterback; S Kerby Joseph and DB Brian Branch open the year on PUP, out until at least Week 5 at Arizona.

Lions announce official roster moves: 9 released, 24 waived, Joseph/Branch to PUP

Detroit's transaction log confirms the scope of Sunday's cutdown, including OL Giovanni Manu placed on the non-football-injury list.

Lions close preseason with 25-16 win over Colts; Dobbs throws two TDs to lock down backup QB job

Josh Dobbs outplayed rookie Luke Altmyer in the preseason finale (15-of-19, 128 yards, 2 TD vs. 7-of-11, 55 yards, 1 INT) to seal the No. 2 quarterback job.

Dan Campbell: Lions still have roster spots 'up for grabs' ahead of finale vs. Colts

Several players were set to get real playing time to make their case before Sunday's cutdown. Decisions on safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph (PUP vs. active roster) are pending, and RB Isiah Pacheco had a minor knee/back setback the staff called not a major concern. Backup QB Luke Altmyer needs 'consistency, efficiency and decision-making' to lock down the No. 2 job behind Jared Goff.

Dan Campbell: Lions still have roster spots "up for grabs" ahead of finale vs. Colts

Several players will get real playing time Saturday to put their best tape forward; decisions on safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph (both recovering from injury) are pending, and Isiah Pacheco had a knee/back setback that the staff called not a major concern.

Viral Goff/St. Brown stands moment inspires father-daughter duo to launch youth sports festival

Jason and Aria Raznick, whose stands celebration with Goff and St. Brown went viral last season, are launching a $10-ticket 'Razmania Sports Festival' this weekend featuring Lions P Jack Fox, K Jake Bates and TE Brock Wright alongside 50+ other athletes.

Lions offense hits two red-zone touchdowns in Wednesday scrimmage

Jared Goff hit Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown for touchdowns; safety Christian Izien has an undisclosed injury that could affect his Week 1 availability.

Lions' defensive line called deepest of the Holmes-Campbell era

GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell say the D-line group is the deepest of their tenure, complicating cutdown decisions four days before the deadline.

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Lions sign DB Jason Taylor, RB Roydell Williams; place two players on IR

Detroit placed RB Raheem Blackshear and WR Cedrick Wilson Jr. on Reserve/Injured in the same week as its preseason finale against Indianapolis and the mandatory cutdown to 53.

Lions beat Commanders 17-13 as Josh Dobbs delivers 50-yard TD run

Detroit generated more total yards (279) and allowed fewer (243) than in its preseason-opener loss, with Jared Goff and most starters held out.

Four Lions tagged questionable day-of ahead of preseason finale vs. Washington

WR Cedrick Wilson Jr., G Michael Niese, RB Sione Vaki and RB Jabari Small all received fresh questionable designations; TE Sam LaPorta, LB Jimmy Rolder and CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. are questionable for Week 1 vs. New Orleans.

Rookie LT Giovanni Manu to miss 12-14 weeks, deepening tackle depth concerns

Manu re-aggravated an existing injury; HC Dan Campbell says he's out 12-14 weeks. Free-agent addition Cade Mays already has a fractured wrist, and safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch remain on PUP.

Lions tackle depth crisis ahead of Week 1

Dan Campbell names Josh Dobbs starter vs. Commanders as backup QB battle continues

Dobbs, who arrived last week after Teddy Bridgewater's retirement, will start Saturday at Ford Field with rookie Luke Altmyer relieving him; Campbell says the backup job behind Jared Goff remains open.

TE Sam LaPorta out second straight practice with hip injury; CB Rakestraw pulled for evaluation

Campbell said the team is resting LaPorta after he aggravated a hip injury and feels good about his long-term outlook; CB Terrion Rakestraw left practice for a lower-leg evaluation.

Lions return to pads for Day 13 as Hutchinson dominates and TeSlaa flashes big-play ability

First fully padded, situational practice since Dan Campbell eased off for Day 12, giving the clearest look yet at how starters are performing heading into the Lions' only home preseason game, against Washington. Lions were back in pads for Day 13 practice on Sunday, Aug. 16, moving into more game-like situational and 'call it' periods per Dan Campbell. WR Jameson Williams and CB Nick Whiteside were held out for undisclosed reasons -- the first practice either has missed since camp began. DE Aidan Hutchinson was reportedly in position for four simulated sacks and multiple tackles for loss, plus a would-be safety. WR Isaac TeSlaa hauled in a leaping touchdown catch over CB Ennis Rakestraw and S Thomas Harper. Kicker Jake Bates missed two 50-yard field goal attempts and one from 41 yards in rainy conditions, making one from 33.

Lions waive RB Kye Robichaux and DB Loren Strickland, sign RB Trayveon Williams and CB Ekow Boye-Doe

Backfills a thinning running back room -- Robichaux was let go with a probable foot fracture and touted riser Jacob Saylors is also nursing an ankle injury -- ahead of the roster-bubble crunch. Lions waived RB Kye Robichaux and DB Loren Strickland on Sunday, Aug. 16, and signed RB Trayveon Williams and CB Ekow Boye-Doe. Robichaux was waived with an injury designation; Dan Campbell had said Robichaux may have suffered a broken bone in his foot. The move comes with RB Jacob Saylors also dealing with an ankle injury suffered in the preseason opener, expected to keep him out a couple of days.

Rainy Day 13 snap issues put center battle in focus as Ratledge, Scruggs, McLaughlin rotate behind Mays

Cade Mays' 8-10 week wrist injury opened a live competition at center; Day 13 gave the first extended look at how Dan Campbell is covering the position into Week 2 of the preseason. With Mays out, RG Tate Ratledge worked reps at center on Day 13, but the snap exchange was difficult in rainy conditions and included at least one botched snap. When Ratledge moved to center, the Lions slid Christian Mahogany to right guard and kept Ben Bartch at left guard. G/C Juice Scruggs remains limited while recovering from a soft-tissue injury and is expected to compete for the starting center job once fully healthy. Seth McLaughlin has been taking a share of first-team center reps while Scruggs works back to full health.

Lions return to pads for Day 13 as Hutchinson dominates and TeSlaa flashes big-play ability

Lions waive RB Kye Robichaux and DB Loren Strickland, sign RB Trayveon Williams and CB Ekow Boye-Doe

Rainy Day 13 snap issues put center battle in focus as Ratledge, Scruggs, McLaughlin rotate behind Mays