Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Lions Links for Tuesday 4-14-26

Articles:


Detroit Lions 2026 NFL Draft Needs: Linebacker injury report:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/04/14/detroit-lions-2026-nfl-draft-needs-linebacker-injury-report/89587693007/

Detroit Lions Free Agency Injury Analysis: Safety Avonte Maddox:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/04/14/detroit-lions-free-agency-injury-analysis-safety-avonte-maddox/89578019007/



Detroit Lions Should Offer Tryout to Former EMU Cornerback:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/detroit-lions-should-offer-freddie-mcgee-tryout

The Best Second-Round Gems in Lions History: How They Were Found:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/best-second-round-gems-lions-history-how-they-were-found



Notes: Holly shares awesome Dan Campbell video for his 50th birthday:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/161665/lions-news-dan-campbell-50th-birthday-video-holly

Do Detroit Lions have championship-caliber defense? They hope so.:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/brad-holmes-detroit-lions-defense

Detroit Lions Mailbag: If the Lions draft this guy in the first, that is your nightmare scenario:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-mailbag-if-the-lions-draft-this-guy-in-the-first-that-is-your-nightmare-scenario/

Breaking down every single Detroit Lions draft-day trade that Brad Holmes has made to see how much success or failure there’s been:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/breaking-down-every-single-detroit-lions-draft-day-trade-that-brad-holmes-has-made-to-see-how-much-success-or-failure-theres-been/

If you think about it, the Lions have always been an ‘F them picks’ team with Brad Holmes as their GM:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/if-you-think-about-it-the-lions-have-always-been-an-f-them-picks-team-with-brad-holmes-as-their-gm/


Lions open to trading up in first round for the right guy:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48478424/detroit-lions-brad-holmes-2026-draft-outlook

Trade up for a star prospect or trade down for more draft picks? Let's make the call for 10 NFL teams (Detroit Lions: Trade down from No. 17.  After years of growth and sustained success, GM Brad Holmes and the Lions are in the middle of a difficult offseason. The 2025 team that had Super Bowl aspirations missed the playoffs, and the young core that propelled the Lions forward on rookie deals is getting much more expensive. Though several standouts have already signed extensions, the likes of Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, Jack Campbell and Brian Branch are all eligible for their second contracts this offseason.  Even if the Lions hold off on a new deal for Branch as the talented safety recovers from a torn Achilles, the other three players are going to earn significant raises. Gibbs, LaPorta and Campbell were averaging about $10.7 million combined on their rookie deals; extensions could take their combined deals north of $60 million per year. With Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, Penei Sewell, Amon-Ra St. Brown and others already on significant deals, the Lions are going to be facing a cap crunch in the years to come.  Having too many talented players is a good problem for teams to have, but Holmes now needs to find the next generation of young Lions to supplement those players as they enter their primes. The Lions have been quiet in free agency owing to those financial constraints apart from a deal for center Cade Mays, who steps in for the released Graham Glasgow. Detroit is also down a pair of third-round picks in this year's draft after trading up for receiver Isaac TeSlaa last year.  It would be a surprise if the Lions traded out of the first round and did something drastic, and given their needs at offensive tackle and edge rusher, they probably don't want to drop too far to ensure having a shot at a player who can step in as a starter in 2026. But dropping down a few spots and getting a third-round pick back would be the ideal scenario for Holmes.) (4-14-26):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/48470863/2026-nfl-draft-round-1-trades-barnwell-teams-moves-picks

2026 NFL Draft: Every team’s biggest need (Detroit Lions: Tackle - Following the team’s release of veteran Taylor Decker, the Lions are in real demand for a multi-year tackle next to All-Pro Penei Sewell. While Detroit did sign Larry Borom, his 60.7 overall PFF grade in 2025 suggests that he’s more of a depth option. Expect general manager Brad Holmes to select a tackle by the end of Day 1 as he continues to retool his offensive line.):  https://www.pff.com/news/2026-nfl-draft-every-teams-biggest-need

2026 NFL Draft:

2026 NFL Draft preview: 5 defensive tackles that could interest Lions:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/2026-nfl-draft-preview-5-defensive-tackles-detroit-lions-mcdonald-woods-banks

Burning NFL Draft Question: Could DE Rueben Bain Jr. Fall to Lions?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/could-rueben-bain-jr-fall-to-detroit-lions-2026-nfl-draft

Lions Linked to Tennessee Cornerback McCoy Coming Back From ACL Injury:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/lions-linked-tennessee-cornerback-coming-back-acl-injury


The Lions Should Draft This Guy: Texas A&M’s Tyler Onyedim has ‘no fatal flaws’:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-should-draft-this-guy-texas-ams-tyler-onyedim-has-no-fatal-flaws/

The Lions Should Draft This Guy: Memphis tackle Travis Burke has a ‘nasty disposition that will endear him to coaches’:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-should-draft-this-guy-memphis-tackle-travis-burke-has-a-nasty-disposition-that-will-endear-him-to-coaches/

6 Biggest Offensive Sleepers in the 2026 NFL Draft:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/2026-nfl-draft-sleepers-offense

Boom or bust: Who are 2026 NFL Draft's high-risk, high-reward prospects?:  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/draft/2026/04/14/nfl-draft-2026-boom-bust/89592366007/

3 NFL Draft prospects who are impressing with their team visits:  https://www.thebiglead.com/3-nfl-draft-prospects-who-are-impressing-in-their-team-visits/

Prisco's Better-Than Team for 2026 NFL Draft: The 20 prospects he's higher on than scouts:  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/prisco-better-than-team-2026-nfl-draft-prospects-most-underrated/

Eight Prospects Who Will Be Steals in the 2026 NFL Draft:  https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-draft-prospects-steals-2026




2026 NFL Draft Prospect Debate: Experts are torn on the role and value of hyper athletic defenders at the next level - Dillon Thieneman:  https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/2026-nfl-draft-prospect-debate-oregon-ducks-safety-dillon-thieneman/

2026 NFL Draft Preview: The class has multiple fascinating players our staff hedges against consensus:  https://atozsports.com/nfl-draft/2026-nfl-draft-preview-the-class-has-multiple-fascinating-players-our-staff-hedges-against-consensus/

2026 NFL Draft Stock Report – 4/14/26:  https://walterfootball.com/draft2026stock_32.php

Sources: NFL Teams Flag Jermod McCoy’s Combine Medicals; Browns GM Eyes OL in Draft:  https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-sources-nfl-teams-flag-jermod-mccoys-combine-medicals-browns-gm-eyes-ol-in-draft/

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: 8 QBs Rank Among Top 150 Overall Prospects:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-draft-big-board-8-qbs-rank-among-top-150-overall-prospects

Reid's final NFL draft rankings: Stacking the top 500 players in the 2026 class:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/47027232/2026-nfl-draft-rankings-jordan-reid-top-prospects-players-positions


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