Thursday, August 20, 2026

Lions Links for Thursday 8-20-26

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TWENTYMAN: Training camp Day 16 observations:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/detroit-lions-training-camp-day-16-observations-dobbs-meeks-oneill



Detroit Lions share Sam LaPorta injury update:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/08/20/detroit-lions-sam-laporta-injury-update/91388633007/


Derrick Moore among Detroit Lions' Wednesday training camp standouts:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/08/20/detroit-lions-derrick-moore-training-camp-standout/91383477007/


Detroit Lions Offer Unfortunate Injury Updates on Sam LaPorta, Ben Bartch:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-off-unfortunate-injury-updates-sam-laporta-ben-bartch

Former NFL GM: Dan Campbell Has 'Balls Bigger' Than His Brains:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/former-nfl-gm-dan-campbell-has-balls-bigger-than-his-brains

Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill Lands On Most 'Overpaid' List:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-alim-mcneill-lands-most-overpaid-list

One Lions Concern That Hasn't Been Solved Yet (And How They Can Fix It):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/one-lions-concern-not-solved-yet-how-they-can-fix-it






Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw leaves practice with lower leg injury, and his path to the 53-man roster just got even harder:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-cb-ennis-rakestraw-leaves-practice-with-lower-leg-injury-and-his-path-to-the-53-man-roster-just-got-even-harder/

Dan Campbell may have hinted at a Lions veteran winning a roster spot in press conference:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/dan-campbell-may-have-hinted-at-a-lions-veteran-winning-a-roster-spot-in-press-conference/

Eric O’Neill has a shot at making the Lions’ 53-man roster, but does he find himself in the same problem that James Houston was in?:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/eric-oneill-has-a-shot-at-making-the-lions-53-man-roster-but-does-he-find-himself-in-the-same-problem-that-james-houston-was-in/

One Lions undrafted rookie has caught everyone’s attention, but there’s still one thing standing in his way:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/one-lions-undrafted-rookie-has-caught-everyones-attention-but-theres-still-one-thing-standing-in-his-way/


'Get to the ball:' Derrick Moore's big day a preview of how Lions will use him:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/derrick-moore-lions

Detroit Lions 2027 Mock Draft Should be a Wake-Up Call for Alim McNeill:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-2027-mock-draft-should-be-a-wake-up-call-for-alim-mcneill

Ennis Rakestraw Jr’s Latest Injury Comes at the Worst Time Amid Uncertain Lions Future:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ennis-rakestraw-jrs-latest-injury-comes-at-the-worst-time-amid-uncertain-lions-future

Detroit Lions Rookie ‘Disruptive’ at Latest Training Camp Practice:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/detroit-lions-rookie-disruptive-at-latest-training-camp-practice

'Our window is not closed': Why Dan Campbell, other NFL coaches believe Lions will be back in 2026:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49651690/detroit-lions-super-bowl-window-opportunity-2026

QB uncertainty for half the NFL next offseason? 16 situations to watch and possible outcomes (Detroit Lions - Current starter: Jared Goff.  Signed through: 2028.  Goff has been everything the Lions hoped and more since they acquired him as part of the Matthew Stafford trade following the 2020 season. He missed three games in his first season in Detroit but has started every game since -- and the Lions are 48-33-1 when Goff starts. They've had a winning record in each of the past four seasons, and they won the NFC North in 2023 (12-5) and 2024 (15-2). But they dropped to 9-8 last season and missed the playoffs.  Goff is making $55 million this season. He's scheduled to earn $40 million in 2027, of which $18 million is already guaranteed. None of his $47 million compensation for 2028 is guaranteed. And Detroit's backups at the moment are veteran Joshua Dobbs and undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer.  Most likely outcome: The Lions, with a stacked roster and a soft-looking schedule, bounce back to the top of the division and make a playoff run behind Goff and their elite offense. Next offseason, they elect to keep Goff on his current contract and push off a possible extension to the 2028 offseason. Maybe they look to the draft for a developmental prospect, but at age 32 and still playing well, Goff remains their best and preferred option.  Long-shot outcome: The defensive injuries are too much to overcome, and Goff and the offense hit a snag. The Lions fail to take advantage of that soft schedule and miss the playoffs for the second year in a row. Frustrated by their inability to cash in on what seemed like a Super Bowl window, the Lions decide to break things up. They move on from Goff and bring in a veteran whose situation elsewhere fell apart, such as Baker Mayfield or Jalen Hurts.):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49659412/2027-nfl-quarterback-predictions-16-teams-starter-questions-free-agency-trades-draft

2026 NFL secondary rankings: Patriots lead the way with a star-studded group (21. Detroit Lions: This secondary plays fast and physically. One such drawback is that Detroit led the NFL with 34 penalties committed in the 2025 regular season. There’s no denying the Lions’ willingness to get their hands dirty, though — Detroit missed the fewest tackles of any secondary last year. Otherwise, this unit is a bit of a mess with injured starting safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph both far from any return to action. In their stead, it’ll be free-agent signings Chuck Clark and Christian Izien, who combined for fewer than 600 snaps last season.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-secondary-rankings-2026

2026 NFL running back unit rankings: Falcons top the list (2: Detroit Lions
Jahmyr Gibbs is one of the most electrifying players with the football in his hands. He has posted three consecutive seasons with over 5.0 yards per carry to start his career. Isiah Pacheco had a rough final season as a receiver in Kansas City, but his power running isn't up for debate. His 9.3% stuff rate was the lowest of any running back with 100 carries last year, a testament to how Pacheco simply gobbles up early yardage. He's a fitting replacement for David Montgomery and should help rekindle the “Sonic and Knuckles” pairing in Detroit.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-running-back-unit-rankings-falcons-top-the-list

Biggest concern for every NFL team entering the 2026 season (Detroit Lions: The offensive line - The Lions finished the 2025 season with PFF’s 12th-ranked offensive line, but there are question marks or inexperience at every position entering 2026. Sewell is coming off a career-best 95.1 PFF grade, though his elite production has historically been driven more by his run blocking than his pass protection. While he has never earned a PFF pass-blocking grade below 69.4 and is coming off a career high in that facet as well, his transition to left tackle will be worth monitoring.  Mays projects as a solid option at center but has played more than 500 snaps just once in his career. At left guard, Christian Mahogany earned a 40.7 PFF pass-blocking grade last season. Tate Ratledge impressed as a rookie, posting a 70.3 PFF grade at right guard, but he will line up next to rookie Blake Miller in 2026 after spending last season alongside Sewell.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2026-biggest-team-concerns

Ranking every international game on the 2026 NFL schedule (2. Detroit Lions vs. New England Patriots - Munich, Germany | Nov. 15.  The other matchup featuring two teams inside the top ten in preseason Super Bowl odds lacks the divisional stakes of the Melbourne opener, but it occurs much closer to the business end of the season.  It also showcases two of the NFL’s most efficient passing attacks. The Patriots and Lions ranked first and fifth, respectively, in passing yards per attempt last season, and this is a game where both offenses can easily trade scores into the 30s.  Both franchises have enormous fanbases in Central Europe — the Patriots due to their success during the boom of football in Europe, while Amon-Ra St. Brown’s German lineage has attracted swathes of supporters new to the sport.):  https://www.pff.com/news/ranking-every-international-game-on-the-2026-nfl-schedule

2026 NFL receiving corps rankings: The Lions lead the way (1. Detroit Lions - The only offense in the league to boast both a wide receiver and a running back with PFF receiving grades above 90.0 last season, this unit is rightfully awarded the top spot. Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of the most well-rounded receivers in football, while Jameson Williams brings both downfield and cross-field elements few players can match. Jahmyr Gibbs has a case for being the most dangerous receiving back in the league. Don’t forget about Sam LaPorta either, who has hauled in a staggering 72% of his career contested targets; nobody else near his level of contested volume comes close to this success rate. The Lions are also expecting big things from second-year player Isaac TeSlaa, who caught six touchdowns as a rookie and didn’t drop a pass, albeit in limited play time.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-receiving-corps-rankings-the-lions-lead-the-way

(Detroit Lions Coach Dan Campbell - Favorite Drill: Catch-And-Run … With A Twist. Drill It Down: Two receivers run their routes together, and when one catches the pass, the other is in charge of serving as a blocker downfield.  The Story Behind The Drill: Campbell might have one of the highest-scoring and flashiest offenses in the league, but he’s still that same guy who said in his 2021 introductory press conference that he expected his players to "bite a kneecap off" their opponents.  This drill demonstrates that attitude — because Campbell doesn’t want the drill to simply be about who makes a play for the ball. It’s just as much about who makes a play without the ball. Big passing plays often come when a receiver serves as a willing blocker. This is a test of toughness and grit — in hopes of generating explosive plays.  "It’s basically our catch-and-run, but it’s catch, knife, and both receivers … are running around the bag," Campbell said. "One of them is going to get the ball, and then one of them has to immediately turn into a blocker for that runner."  He added: "I love that drill. Because you come out, you don’t know who’s getting [the ball], right … and the minute that one [receiver] catches it, man, [the other has] to turn and burn and make the block. And then [the ball carrier has to] make the adjustment off of the blocker, so it all happens fast. It kind of initiates the run after catch, the block after catch." — Henry McKenna):  https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-preview-tennessee-volunteers


NFL preview: 32 training camp battles that could decide the 2026 season (Detroit Lions: Center. Cade Mays' preseason injury throws a line that's been hammered by attrition the past two seasons into deeper disarray. The candidates to replace him aren't ideal. Juice Scruggs failed to live up to his second round billing for a needy Texans team. Michael Niese and Seth McLaughlin have 37 offensive NFL snaps between them.  Second-year guard Tate Ratledge has been taking snaps there in the preseason and could be an option should things go entirely pear-shaped, likely elevating Ben Bartch to a starting role. It's a mess at the moment, but the Lions have figured out their line issues in the past under Dan Campbell.):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/08/20/nfl-preview-32-training-camp-battles-2026-season/91359904007/


ESPN Analyst Floats ‘Long-Shot Outcome’ of Lions Replacing Jared Goff With Super Bowl MVP:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/analyst-lions-replacing-jared-goff-jalen-hurts/

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Preseason week 1 - a lot to clean up!:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-0h106rvavxs5dray

The Sports Office | Lions preseason game 2 preview - Who will play?:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-7ydu55unm8ipnzwr


Rapoport tells McAfee about the 'renewed focus' he has noticed with the Lions:  https://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/49673062

Lions' friendly schedule puts Detroit in prime position:  https://sports.yahoo.com/video/lions-friendly-schedule-puts-detroit-211846739.html

Why all the talk of a Lions 'bounce back' is exaggerated:  https://sports.yahoo.com/video/why-talk-lions-bounce-back-210552425.html


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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Lions Links for Wednesday 8-19-26

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5 Winners and 2 Losers From Day 15 of 2026 Lions Training Camp Practice:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/five-winners-two-losers-day-15-2026-lions-training-camp-practice

Detroit Lions TE Misses Wednesday Practice, Jameson Williams Returns:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-te-misses-wednesday-practice-jameson-williams-returns


Detroit Lions 2026 Day 15 Training Camp Live Updates, Highlights:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-2026-day-15-training-camp-live-updates-highlights

Detroit Lions Biggest 2026 Preseason Questions That Still Need Answers:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-biggest-2026-preseason-questions-that-still-need-answers

Detroit Lions Listed Among NFL Teams With Brightest Futures:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-listed-among-nfl-teams-with-brightest-futures







The Lions should be first in line for a former second-round quarterback once he’s cut, especially since this week has shown they need a new QB2:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-should-be-first-in-line-for-a-former-second-round-quarterback-once-hes-cut-especially-since-this-week-has-shown-they-need-a-new-qb2/

Detroit Lions Training Camp Observations Day 15: It might be time to go QB shopping, offense struggles, defense shines, troubled CB is stacking good days:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-training-camp-observations-day-15-it-might-be-time-to-go-qb-shopping-offense-struggles-defense-shines-troubled-cb-is-stacking-good-days/

The Lions’ biggest concern from exactly one year ago seems to be fixed and going in the right direction:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-biggest-concern-from-exactly-one-year-ago-seems-to-be-fixed-and-going-in-the-right-direction/

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels wants to learn something from Lions QB Jared Goff that his athleticism can’t give him:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/commanders-qb-jayden-daniels-wants-to-learn-something-from-lions-qb-jared-goff-that-his-athleticism-cant-give-him/


Jared Goff Highlights Six Lions Starters Who Need Reps Against Commanders:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/jared-goff-highlights-six-lions-starters-who-need-reps-against-commanders

Ennis Rakestraw Answers His Bad PFF Grade With an Interception at Lions Practice:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ennis-rakestraw-answers-his-bad-pff-grade-with-an-interception-at-lions-practice


Grading all 32 first-rounders: 2026 NFL preseason Week 1 (17. T Blake Miller, Detroit Lions - Snaps: 39, PFF Grade: 66.6.  Key Stat: 24 pass-blocking snaps, two hurries allowed, no sacks.  Miller played the second-most pass-blocking snaps of any first-round lineman in Week 1 and handled the volume well.  All 39 of his reps came at right tackle against the Bengals, where he posted a 68.6 PFF pass-blocking grade. Just as encouraging, he graded at 63.3 as a run blocker — the best mark of any first-round lineman — making him one of the few rookie linemen in this class to grade positively in both phases.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-rookies-preseason-week-1

2026 NFL Preseason Week 2: 10 things to watch (Contender Questions - 5. Is Detroit’s O-line renovation already falling apart? What was the biggest reason for last season’s regression in the Motor City? All the injuries certainly didn’t help, but I’d place a healthy share of the blame on the offensive line. After spearheading Detroit’s back-to-back NFC North titles in 2023 and ’24, the O-line deteriorated in 2025. Consequently, Dan Campbell, Brad Holmes and Co. overhauled the unit this offseason. At the bookends, the Lions shifted Penei Sewell from right tackle back to his college position on the blind side, spent a first-round pick on high-floor RT Blake Miller and signed veteran Larry Borom. That OT plan remains operational, but the interior is an entirely different story. Cade Mays was signed in free agency to man the pivot, but a wrist injury has sidelined him until midseason. Detroit continues to hope Christian Mahogany will lock down the left guard spot, but a pair of penalties in the preseason opener didn’t inspire confidence. Tate Ratledge appears solid at right guard, but could the second-year pro be tapped to fill the hole at center? Or will trade acquisition Juice Scruggs get the call? Might seventh-year vet Ben Bartch be one of the team’s “best five” up front? How viable a center option is Seth McLaughlin, who went undrafted in 2025? The Lions’ IOL is a puzzle, and I’m fascinated to see which pieces fit together in Saturday’s game against the Commanders.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-preseason-week-2-10-things-to-watch

One potential first-time Pro Bowler from each NFC team heading into the 2026 NFL season (Lions Alim McNeill:  Prior to his 2024 knee injury, Alim McNeill was a penetrating wrecking ball. After his midseason return last year, the 6-2, 310-pound defensive tackle lacked the explosiveness that got him paid. The further away from injury, the better things should get for the big man. His return to prominence is crucial for a Lions defense already dealing with injuries. If McNeill gets back to his pre-injury ways, Detroit's defensive front is vastly more disruptive.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/one-potential-first-time-pro-bowler-from-each-nfc-team-heading-into-the-2026-nfl-season

2026 NFL Top 10 Quarterback-Head Coach Combinations: Which Duo Holds The Title? (7. Jared Goff & Dan Campbell Lions:  Cowherd has the Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff in the seventh spot.  Over the past three seasons, Campbell and Goff have assembled the highest win total and highest scoring average of any head coach and quarterback combination in the league. That success persisted even through changes to the coaching staff.  "Dan Campbell and Jared Goff would be seven," Cowherd said. "They have the most wins and the highest scoring average by any NFL coach quarterback combo in the last three seasons. And it should be duly noted that their coordinator last year didn't work out as planned. So they're just, these two work together. You get kind of the gruff toughness of Campbell, the alpha, and kind of the, I would say, more chill, laid-back persona and experience of Jared Goff."  The pairing balances executive draft success with a complementary mix of coaching intensity and quarterback composure.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-top-10-quarterback-head-coach-combinations-which-duo-holds-title

2026 NFL Top-10 RBs: Which Newly Paid Star Is The League's Best Running Back? (Detroit Lions - 2. Jahmyr Gibbs:  McKenna: It’s fun to imagine what will happen in 2026 with Gibbs taking over the backfield as the Lions’ bellcow back. In a timeshare last year, he had 1,223 rushing yards, 616 receiving yards and 18 total touchdowns. That was in a timeshare. What happens when he’s the guy?!  Gibbs has never needed much in the way of touches to make a huge impact on each game. But as the Lions hope to return to the playoffs, it actually probably reassures Detroit fans that Gibbs will be a bigger part of the offense. Because when he gets the ball, magic happens. He’s as explosive in the rushing game as he is in the passing game. There’s no good way to stop him, and when the blocking is good, there really isn’t a way to stop him.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-top-10-rbs-which-newly-paid-star-leagues-best-running-back

Predicting when each NFL team will lose its first game in 2026 (Saints (at Lions). The Saints could end up being surprisingly good this year, but this is a tough matchup for New Orleans in Week 1. Since Dan Campbell took over as coach in 2021, the Lions have averaged 35.4 points per game in their five home openers, and if they get anywhere near that number, it's hard to see the Saints keeping up.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/who-will-be-the-nfls-final-undefeated-team-in-2026/

Top 30 NFL players age 30 and over for 2026 season (18. Jared Goff - Age: 31.  The Lions are coming off a 9-8 season where they were on the outside looking in on the playoffs, and while the offense did take a step back after losing offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Goff still put up strong numbers. He was second in the NFL in passing yards and passing touchdowns, third in passer rating, and had just eight interceptions. Over the last four seasons (since 2022), no quarterback has thrown for more yards or touchdowns than Goff.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/top-30-nfl-players-age-30-and-over-josh-allen-patrick-mahomes/


Predicting the NFC playoff teams ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season (Wild Card Teams:  Detroit Lions:  Last season was tough after losing both coordinators to head coaching jobs. The Lions were much better than their 9-8 record but suffered key losses at the end of last season. Detroit rebounds in 2026, battling Chicago for the division crown, but coming up short. However, this team can reach the Super Bowl.):  https://www.thebiglead.com/predicting-nfc-playoff-teams-2026-2027-nfl-season/

John Schneider: “Shocking” allegations against Terrion Arnold would have prompted Seahawks to cut him:  https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-schneider-shocking-allegations-against-terrion-arnold-would-have-prompted-seahawks-to-cut-him

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Speaking with Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard at training camp

Which teams should embrace the 'us against the world' mindset this season? | 'GMFB' (The Lions are discussed at the ending):  https://www.nfl.com/videos/which-teams-should-embrace-the-us-against-the-world-mindset-this-season-gmfb


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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Lions Links for Tuesday 8-18-26

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Detroit Lions Avoid Crisis After NFL Made Decision About Terrion Arnold:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-avoid-crisis-after-nfl-made-decision-about-terrion-arnold

Lions LB Jimmy Rolder Offers Very Promising Injury Update:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/jimmy-rolder-offers-very-promising-injury-update


Six Starters Who Must Play in Lions Preseason Game Against Commanders:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/six-starters-who-must-play-lions-preseason-game-against-commanders

Lions Levi Onwuzurike 'Looks Great': Can He Contribute in DL Rotation?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-levi-onwuzurike-looks-great-can-he-contribute-dl-rotation

Winners and Losers From Detroit Lions Training Camp Day 14 Practice:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/winners-losers-from-detroit-lions-training-camp-day-14-practice-2026





Roger Goodell says international NFL teams are coming, so here’s what the Detroit Lions’ 2050 schedule could look like:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/roger-goodell-says-international-nfl-teams-are-coming-so-heres-what-the-detroit-lions-2050-schedule-could-look-like/

Why the Lions playing their starters Saturday makes more sense than you might think:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/why-the-lions-playing-their-starters-saturday-makes-more-sense-than-you-might-think/

Offensive Line Questions Could Derail Highly-Anticipated Bounce-Back Lions Season:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/offensive-line-questions-could-derail-highly-anticipated-bounce-back-lions-season



Is this the year for running back Sione Vaki? It might have to be for Lions:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/sione-vaki-lions

Ennis Rakestraw stars in Lions' scrimmage: "Gotta put it on tape so they can believe it":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/ennis-rakestraw-lions-scrimmage

Breakout candidates for all 32 teams (Detroit Lions: Isaac TeSlaa - Isaac TeSlaa flashed impressive ball skills as a rookie, with five of his 16 receptions in 2025 coming on contested catches. He also did not drop a single catchable target, and with Kalif Raymond no longer on the roster, there is a clear path for him to emerge as the No. 3 wide receiver in the offense.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-breakout-candidates-2026

10 NFL players who turned heads in their 2026 preseason debuts (EDGE Ahmed Hassanein, Detroit Lions:  The Lions have been in pursuit of secondary edge rushers next to Aidan Hutchinson for years. Detroit poured more resources into the unit this offseason to try to locate a real Robin, but Hassanein also impressed with his first preseason showing.  The team’s 2025 sixth-round pick generated five pressures and two sacks against the Bengals, good for a 90.6 PFF pass-rush grade. Also encouraging was Hassanein’s 18.2% pass-rush win rate on true pass sets.  It seems probable that Detroit will let free-agent signing D.J. Wonnum and second-round pick Derrick Moore get most early reps working next to the All-Pro Hutchinson. Yet if Hassanein keeps affecting the quarterback like this, he’ll have a real shot to not only make the roster, but also to factor into the Lions’ defensive line rotation.):  https://www.pff.com/news/10-nfl-players-who-turned-heads-in-their-2026-preseason-debuts

2026 NFL Top-10 Pass Rushers: Why Myles Garrett Will Become NFL's All-Time Sack King (5. Aidan Hutchinson Detroit Lions - Henry McKenna: Last season, Hutchinson recorded career highs in sacks (14.5), QB hits (35) and pressures (90). That pressure total is the highest in the NFL, per Pro Football Focus, and is often the most coveted statistic when you speak to pass rushers. Hutchinson has long been an ascending pass rusher since arriving in the NFL as the 2nd overall pick in the 2022 draft. But he has officially arrived as one of the NFL’s elite pass-rushers and defensive playmakers. He’s a defensive coordinator’s dream and an offensive coordinator’s nightmare.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-top-10-pass-rushers-why-myles-garrett-will-become-nfls-all-time-sack-king

NFL dynamic duo WR rankings: Cowboys' Lamb-Pickens tandem among elite (4. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams: St. Brown is arguably the best in the NFL at playing from the slot. Since he entered the league, he has 52 more receptions (293) when lined up inside than the next-closest player, with the second-most yards (3,046) and second-most touchdowns (23). He also finished second (65), third (658) and first (8) in each of those categories in 2025. He's plenty good working on the perimeter as well, but the reason this duo works so well together is because of the way ARSB dominates the slot, and Williams stretches the field both vertically and horizontally from the outside. Williams got off to a slow start to his career thanks to an injury and then a gambling suspension, but he's become one of the best big-play threats in the NFL over his last two years, averaging in excess of 17 yards per catch in each season and totaling more than 1,000 yards each time despite combining for only 193 targets in those two seasons.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-wr-dynamic-duo-rankings-cowboys-bengals/

NFL hot seat for all 32 teams: Who has the most to prove? (RT Blake Miller - Welcome to the NFL, Blake Miller! Your role? Step into the spot vacated by arguably the best offensive lineman in the game on a team that desperately needs to bounce back and, viewed through some lenses, could still be a Super Bowl contender.  Miller will slot in at right tackle as Penei Sewell switches to the left side for the Lions. QB Jared Goff is heavily dependent on pass protection, so Miller's performance will be crucial.  There are plenty of question marks on defense who could have landed on this list -- several cornerbacks, injured S Kerby Joseph and DL Tyleik Williams -- but Miller will be under trial by fire right away.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-hot-seat-2026-players-coaches-all-32-teams/

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What are the Lions Biggest Strengths and Weaknesses as they Approach the Regular Season?:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2026/08/18/what-are-the-lions-biggest-strengths-and-weaknesses-as-they-approach-the-regular-season/
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Monday, August 17, 2026

Lions Links for Monday 8-17-26

Articles:

Detroit Lions Injury Updates: Why Jameson Williams Missed Sunday Practice:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-injury-updates-why-jameson-williams-missed-sunday-practice

Brad Holmes' Worst Signing Marcus Davenport Lands With Bears: Why Lions Moved On:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/brad-holmes-worst-signing-lands-with-bears-why-lions-moved-on

Lions Updated Bubble Watch after Bengals Game: Defense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-updated-bubble-watch-after-bengals-game-defense

Projecting Lions Week 1 Starters Today: Biggest Surprises, New Additions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/projecting-lions-week-1-starters-today-biggest-surprises-new-additions

Lions Camp Highlight: Isaac TeSlaa Makes Impressive, Contested TD Grab:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-camp-highlight-isaac-teslaa-makes-impressive-contested-td-grab

Dan Campbell Makes Key Decision About New Challenge Flag Rule:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/dan-campbell-makes-key-decision-about-new-challenge-flag-rule

Lions Updated Bubble Watch after Bengals Game: Offense:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-updated-bubble-watch-after-bengals-game-offense









HC Dan Campbell says Detroit Lions will play starters in Saturday’s preseason game vs. Commanders:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2026/08/18/hc-dan-campbell-says-detroit-lions-will-play-starters-in-saturdays-preseason-game-vs-commanders/

The plan for Brian Branch and the Lions after his return may have just revealed itself, or at least it should be this:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-plan-for-brian-branch-and-the-lions-after-his-return-may-have-just-revealed-itself-or-at-least-it-should-be-this/

Dan Campbell confirms a suspicion about the Lions’ offensive line: They’re not going to do the wrong thing with one of their best guys:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/dan-campbell-confirms-a-suspicion-about-the-lions-offensive-line-theyre-not-going-to-do-the-wrong-thing-with-one-of-their-best-guys/

Detroit Lions’ stadium future remains secure at Ford Field, but what happens when every NFL team wants something new?:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-stadium-future-remains-secure-at-ford-field-but-what-happens-when-every-nfl-team-wants-something-new/

We’re just talking here. Here’s what happens if the Lions have a center controversy:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/were-just-talking-here-heres-what-happens-if-the-lions-have-a-center-controversy/

The Lions should be watching these 6 potential cuts after we studied every NFL team’s roster projection:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-should-be-watching-these-6-potential-cuts-after-we-studied-every-nfl-teams-roster-projection/




Ennis Rakestraw: "I hate how PFF did me" in preseason opener:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/ennis-rakestraw-pff

Juice Scruggs was excited to be traded to Detroit, where he's suddenly a key piece:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/juice-scruggs

NFL Preseason Week 1: Team of the Week & Player Awards (HB: Jacob Saylors, Detroit Lions):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-preseason-week-1-team-of-the-week-player-awards

2026 NFL Preseason Week 1 rookie grades: Rams QB Ty Simpson aces first test; Broncos RB makes mark (BENGALS 16, LIONS 14 - Grade:  B+. B. Miller.  RT Blake Miller showed a quick jump-set and strong punch, handling tackle-end twists and carrying pass rushers around the pocket. The first-round pick fell prey to pull moves after first contact by Bengals DE Myles Murphy, though, which allowed secondary rushes. Miller executed his run blocks, staying down the line on zone plays and hitting multiple combo blocks. He bullied fellow rookie Cashius Howell out of an outside run lane midway through the second quarter and worked 10 yards downfield on a screen pass. However, Miller was shed twice by third-year Bengals DT Kris Jenkins on run plays.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/2026-nfl-preseason-week-1-rookie-grades-rams-qb-ty-simpson-aces-first-test-broncos-rb-makes-impact

2026 NFL Top-10 WRs: Is Ja'Marr Chase Or Jaxon Smith-Njigba League's Best Pass Catcher? (5. Amon-Ra St. Brown Detroit Lions - Brooks: As a hyper-competitive pass catcher featured in a dynamic offensive scheme, the three-time All-Pro is a headache for defensive coordinators around the league. St. Brown’s energy and relentless effort, combined with a polished overall game, make it nearly impossible to limit his touches or reduce his impact as a playmaker. As the Lions’ No.1 offensive weapon, he forces defensive playcallers to make tough decisions when crafting a game plan against a unit that also features Jahmyr Gibbs and Jameson Williams on the perimeter. Given the amount of one-on-one coverage he faces weekly, it is no surprise to see him punish opponents with a game-changing play.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-top-10-wrs-jamarr-chase-jaxon-smith-njigba-leagues-best-pass-catcher

Ranking the 10 Best NFL Edge Rushers in 2026: Myles Garrett Leads the Pack, But Who Comes in at No. 2? (2. Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions
2025 PFN EDGE Impact Score: 91.1.  Heading into 2025, there were questions around how Aidan Hutchinson would bounce back after having missed most of the previous season with both a fractured fibula and tibia. His season quickly answered any of those questions: he ended the year with 14.5 sacks and was the second-best edge rusher in the entire NFL in our EDGE Impact Scoring model.  Hutchinson’s 93.0 pass-rushing score ranked second in the league in 2025, and his 14.5 sacks placed fourth among all edge rushers. His 53.7 disruptive EPA placed third at the position, as well. He rightfully earned Pro Bowl and second-team All-Pro recognition for his efforts, and he figures to be a fixture in both categories for years to come if he continues to stay healthy.)(8-17-26):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/10-best-nfl-edge-rushers-2026/

Video:

Campbell on flexibility of offensive line and secondary:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/campbell-on-flexibility-of-offensive-line-and-secondary

Lions talk preparing for preseason week two against Washington:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-202wrupysc70q384


MLive - Jacob Saylors: "best player on the field" in Cincinnati:  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kjpmp7c4Fso

Offensive Line? Back-up Quarterback? Where do Lions position battles stand halfway through Training Camp:  https://www.clickondetroit.com/sports/2026/08/17/offensive-line-back-up-quarterback-where-do-lions-position-battles-stand-halfway-through-training-camp/

On the road at Detroit Lions' practice facility:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-sgforkzao1l3yz3r

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

Lions Links for Sunday 8-16-26

Articles: 

Camp Notes: Competition for remaining WR spots an 'all-out' battle:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-notes-wide-receiver-battle-heating-up-martin-wilson-black





Lions Roundtable: Bengals Recap, Previewing Commanders Preseason Game:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-roundtable-bengals-recap-previewing-commanders-preseason-game

Winners and Losers From 2026 Day 13 Lions Training Camp Practice:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/winners-and-losers-from-2026-day-13-lions-training-camp-practice

Detroit Lions Waive Two, Sign New CB, Make RB Signing Official:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-waive-two-sign-new-cb-make-rb-signing-official

Dan Campbell Reacts To Terrion Arnold Signing With Seattle Seahawks:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/dan-campbell-reacts-to-terrion-arnold-signing-with-seattle-seahawks

Lions 2026 Training Camp Live Updates, Highlights From Day 13:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-2026-training-camp-live-updates-highlights-from-day-13

Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Was PFF Lowest-Graded Player Against Bengals:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-cb-ennis-rakestraw-was-pff-lowest-graded-player-against-bengals

What We Learned About Day 12 of 2026 Detroit Lions Training Camp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/what-we-learned-about-day-12-2026-detroit-lions-training-camp







Despite new league rules, Dan Campbell isn’t changing the Lions’ approach: https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/despite-new-league-rules-dan-campbell-isnt-changing-the-lions-approach/

‘Instinctive’ Lions Rookie Threatening Veterans For Starting Gig This Summer:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/instinctive-lions-rookie-threatening-veterans-for-starting-gig-this-summer


Lions Experimenting With New Offensive Line Combination After Cade Mays’ Injury:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-experimenting-with-new-offensive-line-combination-after-cade-mays-injury

NFL offensive line rankings ahead of the 2026 season (21. Detroit Lions
Projected starters: LT Penei Sewell, LG Christian Mahogany, C Cade Mays, RG Tate Ratledge, RT Blake Miller.  Detroit ranked 31st in pass block win rate last season and 20th in run block win rate. Sewell moved from right tackle to left tackle, which opened a job that Miller and Larry Borom are splitting. Mays will miss significant time with a wrist injury, so center is unsettled again with Juice Scruggs in the lead.):  https://www.thebiglead.com/ranking-all-32-nfl-offensive-lines-2026-season/

NFL preseason winners and losers: Which rookies stood out? (Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa - Despite trading up in the third round last year to land TeSlaa, the Lions extended a good deal of grace to the former high-school quarterback as the Arkansas product found his footing. But if the hyperathletic 6-4, 214-pound wideout is to become more than a weapon on contested catches and in the red zone – six of his 16 receptions last year went for touchdowns – then he'll need to prove more reliable than he did in the preseason opener. TeSlaa didn't catch any of his three targets against the Bengals, with the first rifling between his hands and bouncing off his helmet before falling into the grasp of safety Jordan Battle for an interception. Lions coach Dan Campbell largely shrugged off the issues, saying TeSlaa would be "just fine." Nevertheless, it's difficult to envision a substantial volume of touches for him in an offense won't often stray from feeding running back Jahmyr Gibbs, wide receivers Amon-Ra. St Brown and Jameson Williams and tight end Sam LaPorta.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/08/16/nfl-preseason-winners-losers-rookies-week-1/91319494007/

Lions wide receiver group looks to show it’s one of the league’s best:  https://apnews.com/article/detroit-lions-wide-receivers-bb73dcec01608587b5b04b0ca7d45996

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Saturday, August 15, 2026

Lions Links for Saturday 8-15-26

Articles:


Camp Notes: Several players return to practice:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/camp-notes-missing-pieces-return-to-practice-reed-scruggs-abney





What Football Heaven Looks Like For Lions DL Who 'Gets No Love':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/what-football-heaven-looks-like-for-chris-smith-who-gets-no-love


Lions Stock Watch: 5 Risers, 3 Fallers After Bengals Preseason Game:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-stock-watch-five-risers-three-fallers-after-bengals-preseason-game

Detroit Lions 53-Man Roster Prediction: Who Makes It After Bengals Game?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-53-man-roster-prediction-who-makes-it-after-bengals-game

Everything Ahmed Hassanein Said After Breakout Bengals Performance:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/everything-ahmed-hassanein-said-after-breakout-bengals-performance

Lions RB3 Competition Grows With Latest Training Camp Signing:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-rb3-competition-grows-with-latest-training-camp-signing




Detroit Lions are about to get a major influx of players back from injury, and the timing could not be better:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-about-to-get-major-influx-of-players-back-from-injury-and-the-timing-could-not-be-better/

Dan Campbell refuses to name the winner of the Lions’ biggest training camp battle just yet: ‘This is still an ongoing battle’:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/dan-campbell-refuses-to-name-the-winner-of-the-lions-biggest-training-camp-battle-just-yet-this-is-still-an-ongoing-battle/

Lions UDFA Makes Surprise Push After Impressive NFL Debut:  https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lions-udfa-makes-surprise-push-222913055.html

Lions Given Major Bulletin Board Material in NFL Preseason Power Rankings:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-given-major-bulletin-board-material-in-nfl-preseason-power-rankings

Projecting Lions’ Starting Lineup Following Week 1 Preseason Defeat to Bengals:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/projecting-lions-starting-lineup-following-week-1-preseason-defeat-to-bengals



Video:



No. 22: Amon-Ra St. Brown Top 100 Players of 2026:  https://www.detroitlions.com/video/no-22-amon-ra-st-brown-top-100-players-of-2026
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Friday, August 14, 2026

Lions Links for Friday Evening 8-14-26

Articles:




The Good, Bad and Ugly From Detroit Lions Preseason Loss to Bengals:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/the-good-bad-and-ugly-detroit-lions-preseason-loss-to-bengals

Biggest Loser From Lions Preseason Loss To Bengals Is Brad Holmes:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/biggest-loser-from-lions-preseason-loss-to-bengals-is-brad-holmes

Everything Dan Campbell Said After Lions Preseason Loss to Bengals:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/everything-dan-campbell-said-after-lions-preseason-loss-bengals

Grades: Detroit Lions Make Too Many Mistakes Against Bengals:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/grades-detroit-lions-make-too-many-mistakes-against-bengals

Detroit Lions Preseason Snap Counts Against Cincinnati Bengals:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-preseason-snap-counts-against-cincinnati-bengals





One Lions player may have earned a 53-man roster spot Thursday without doing much on the stat sheet — he did everything, but also nothing:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/one-lions-player-may-have-earned-a-53-man-roster-spot-thursday-without-doing-much-on-the-stat-sheet-he-did-everything-but-also-nothing/

Detroit Lions practice squad prediction after first preseason game: Several intriguing players may not be going anywhere:   https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-practice-squad-prediction-after-first-preseason-game-several-intriguing-players-may-not-be-going-anywhere/

Lions Film Study: Ahmed Hassanein had 2 sacks against the Bengals, but the film shows something even more exciting:   https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/lions-film-study-ahmed-hassanein-had-2-sacks-against-the-bengals-but-the-film-shows-something-even-more-exciting/

The Detroit Lions’ biggest risers and fallers after Week 3 on our bubble pressure meter: 3 players are now off the bubble, and a former Day 2 pick is in danger:   https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-detroit-lions-biggest-risers-and-fallers-after-week-3-on-our-bubble-pressure-meter-3-players-are-now-off-the-bubble-and-a-former-day-2-pick-is-in-danger/

Detroit Lions Week 1 depth chart prediction after first preseason game: A few starting jobs have changed dramatically:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-week-1-depth-chart-prediction-after-first-preseason-game-a-few-starting-jobs-have-changed-dramatically/

Detroit Lions 53-Man Roster Prediction After Preseason Opener: A few shocking cuts we didn’t think would happen are becoming hard to ignore:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-53-man-roster-prediction-after-preseason-opener-a-few-shocking-cuts-we-didnt-think-would-happen-are-becoming-hard-to-ignore/

Lions fall in preseason opener: 5 takeaways and what Dan Campbell said:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/lions-fall-preseason-opener-5-takeaways-what-dan-campbell-said


NFL preseason Week 1 winners and losers: Steelers rookie QB stars (Losers - Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa 
As a rookie last year, TeSlaa came up with some big plays for the Lions, but he wasn't able to do that against the Bengals on Thursday. The Lions receiver was targeted three times in the game and he came away with zero catches. There were two passes he probably should have caught, including one that led to an interception.  With the Lions driving down the field against Cincinnati's first-team defense on the opening possession of the game, Detroit QB Luke Altmyer threw a pass to TeSlaa, and that's when things got ugly. The ball went through TeSlaa's hands and into the waiting arms of Jordan Battle.  Later in the first quarter, Altmyer targeted TeSlaa on a fourth-and-3 play in Bengals territory, but the receiver wasn't able to come down with the ball. TeSlaa caught six touchdown passes last year and the Lions would love if he turns into a consistent playmaker, but if this game was any indication, he still has some work to do before that can happen.):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-preseason-week-1-winners-and-losers/

One major takeaway from each NFL team's first depth chart (Terrion Arnold's replacement - One position battle I'm interested in with the Detroit Lions is cornerback. Terrion Arnold is no longer with the team after his arrest on eight felony charges which include kidnapping and armed robbery. That opened up a starting job. Right now, the Lions have the veteran Rock Ya-Sin listed opposite of D.J. Reed with Roger McCreary in the slot. This isn't a major surprise, but we'll see if the young Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Nick Whiteside or rookie Keith Abney II can push him.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/one-takeaway-from-each-nfl-teams-first-depth-chart/


Video:

Takeaways from Lions-Bengals preseason matchup | 'GMFB':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/takeaways-from-lions-bengals-preseason-matchup-gmfb

Lions-Bengals post-game breakdown:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-wl7kgnkkfo2j6b7g

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