Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Lions Links for Wednesday 3-11-26

Articles:










Exploring Impact of Detroit Lions DE Tyrus Wheat Departing:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/exploring-impact-of-detroit-lions-tyrus-wheat-departing

Detroit Lions Biggest Roster Hole That Still Hasn't Been Addressed:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/news/detroit-lions-biggest-roster-hole-that-still-has-not-been-addressed





2026 NFL free agency winners and losers: Raiders burned by Maxx Crosby saga, Trey Hendrickson stuck in limbo (Winner: Isiah Pacheco - If we're talking about good fits in free agency, how about former Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco joining Dan Campbell in Detroit? The Detroit Lions traded David Montgomery to the Texans in a deal which they definitely won, then replaced their old "Knuckles" with Pacheco -- who has a maniacal running style which football fans in Detroit will love. Pacheco can't carry an offense by himself and has dealt with a couple of injuries recently, but he did rush for 935 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023 on the way to a Super Bowl win. Opposing defenses will have to now account for the speedy Jahmyr Gibbs and the violent Pacheco, who wants to hit defenders more than they want to hit him. You also have to imagine he'll be motivated by this change of scenery.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-free-agency-winners-losers-day-2/


Grades:


2026 NFL free agency Day 2 grades: Eagles earn 'A' for Tariq Woolen's deal; others hand out moderate deals (RB Isiah Pacheco to the Lions: C - One year, financial information not disclosed.  The Kansas City Chiefs' tandem of Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt didn't function at a high level in 2025. Chiefs running backs combined to rush for 1,247 yards, 3.7 yards per carry and 47 tackles avoided - all figures that ranked bottom five in the league. However, he'll now be the understudy of three-time Pro Bowler Jahmyr Gibbs with the Detroit Lions. Gibbs' 49 career touchdowns are the most by a player in their first three seasons in NFL history, and he's just the second player in NFL history to average at least five yards per carry in each of his first three seasons along with Nick Chubb. If Pacheco just plays like a league average running back, this will be a nice deal for Detroit. The Lions likely would have been better off signing someone like Rico Dowdle, a 1,000-yard rusher in each of the last two seasons, to complement Gibbs.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-free-agency-grades-march-10/

NFL Free Agency Grades 2026: Raiders and Rams Earn Top Marks on Day 2 (Detroit Lions -Notable Signings: OC Cade Mays, OT Larry Borom, OG Juice Scruggs (trade).  Notable Departures: CB Amik Robertson, LB Alex Anzalone, DT Roy Lopez.  Grade: B+.  The Detroit Lions have been active early in free agency, focusing on reinforcing their offensive line. Center Cade Mays and tackle Larry Borom were added on free agent deals to provide stability up front, which was the Lions’ biggest need heading into the offseason.  Detroit also made a key trade with the Houston Texans, acquiring guard Juice Scruggs along with draft assets in exchange for running back David Montgomery, addressing line concerns while reshaping the backfield. Detroit’s early moves signal a clear priority on protecting Jared Goff and improving the run game behind Jahmyr Gibbs.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-free-agency-grades-2026-raiders-rams-day-2/

2026 NFL Draft:



2026 NFL Draft: Joel Klatt's 5 Biggest Risers Following the Combine:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/draft-joel-klatt-biggest-risers-combine

2026 NFL Draft Big Board: Fernando Mendoza Leads 4 QBs in Top 100:  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-draft-big-board-fernando-mendoza-leads-4-qbs-top-100


Video:

Lions make moves in free agency;Jeff Riger joins us:  https://www.fox2detroit.com/video/fmc-ji5nhrd3st8dq4fa
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