Saturday, March 14, 2026

Lions Links for Saturday 3-14-26

Articles:

NFC NORTH: Recapping the first few days of free agency:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/nfc-north-recapping-free-agency-murray-mays-bradbury




What Larry Borom's Lions Contract Could Reveal About OL Plans:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/what-larry-borom-lions-contract-could-reveal-about-ol-plans

This Anthony Richardson Rumor Should Terrify Detroit Lions Fans:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/this-anthony-richardson-rumor-should-terrify-detroit-lions-fans






Seven overlooked free-agent signings that could pay serious dividends in 2026 NFL season (Cade Mays - CONTRACT: Three years, $25 million. The 2022 sixth-round pick showed the football world that he was a capable center in Carolina last season, logging 12 starts as an emergency fill-in -- and looking like a 10-year veteran, protecting Bryce Young in the pocket and blowing open holes for Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle. The Lions have been seeking stability at the pivot since the 2025 retirement of stalwart Frank Ragnow. This marriage between a rough-and-rugged franchise and a trench warrior who has not allowed a sack in his last 21 starts (including playoffs), per PFF, looks like a perfect fit.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/seven-overlooked-free-agent-signings-that-could-pay-serious-dividends-in-2026-nfl-season

NFL free agency's best bargains: Kyler, Tua among top 10 value deals (C Cade Mays, Detroit Lions - Contract: Three years, $25 million.  The failed attempt to pull Frank Ragnow out of retirement late last season highlighted the severity of the Lions' atrophy up front - a problem only heightened by Detroit's split with longtime left tackle Taylor Decker. At a time when the formerly stagnant center market took off, Mays stood out as a nice budget solution. The 6-6, 325-pound blocker was drawn to Dan Campbell's offense due to an alignment with the line's physical style of play, and he should help stabilize things for the unit even if he isn't as much of a force as Ragnow once was.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/03/14/nfl-free-agency-best-signings-values-kyler-murray-tua-tagovailoa/89136489007/


Grades:


NFL free agency grades 2026: Ranking signings, trades for all 32 teams from best (Chiefs) to worst (Jets) (25. Detroit Lions - Grade: C.  Key additions: C Cade Mays, G Juice Scruggs, OT Larry Borom, RB Isiah Pacheco, TE Tyler Conklin, CB Roger McCreary.  Key re-signings: QB Teddy Bridgewater, CB Rock Ya-Sin.  Key losses: RB David Montgomery, OT Taylor Decker, LB Alex Anzalone, G Graham Glasgow, OT Dan Skipper, DT Roy Lopez, EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad.  GM Brad Holmes is making rebooting much of the offensive line next to Penei Sewell a priority with some big changes in store for the new Drew Petizing offense. There's more that needs to be done to really improve either offensively or defensively.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-free-agency-grades-2026/d439d1c79aa2c250bd4ada5f

2026 NFL Draft:




Sources: Saints Like Arkansas RB as Alvin Kamara’s Future Looms; Cowboys, Patriots Meet Georgia Tech QB at Pro Day:  https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-sources-saints-like-arkansas-rb-as-alvin-kamaras-future-looms-cowboys-patriots-meet-georgia-tech-qb-at-pro-day/

Tyre West Just Changed His NFL Draft Outlook After All-Star Showcases (JM: It shows up on tape. believe you’ve been on in-person visits with the New York Jets and Detroit Lions. Tell us about that.  Tyre West: I met with the Detroit Lions on a pre-draft 30 visit. I thought it went really well. I met with their general manager Brad Holmes. I met with the entire defensive staff. I thought their defensive coordinator [Kelvin Sheppard] was really cool. We had a great relationship. I’m visiting the New York Jets later this month as well. I also met with the New York Giants, Washington Commanders, and Houston Texans at the American Bowl. I met with a bunch of teams.) (3-14-26):  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/player-profiles/tyre-west-just-changed-his-nfl-draft-outlook-after-all-star-showcases

Kobe Baynes Enters NFL Draft With Physicality And Intensity (JM: Who are some of the teams you met with at the American Bowl? Do you have any upcoming Zoom meetings?  Kobe Baynes: I met with roughly 19 teams at the American Bowl. I met with the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, and Miami Dolphins.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/player-profiles/kobe-baynes-enters-nfl-draft-with-physicality-and-intensity

Podcast:


Video:

Lions free agent breakdown with Justin Rogers:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-a1in3edpz3ylzvlv

Lions Welcome 3 Free Agents to Allen Park:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-wmzs7a9pc0vv2dvx
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