Thursday, May 21, 2026

Lions Links for Thursday 5-21-26

Articles:

TWENTYMAN: What Campbell extension means for Lions' defense:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/what-jack-campbell-extension-means-for-detroit-lions-defense

Lions sign LB Jack Campbell to contract extension through the 2030 season:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-lb-jack-campbell-to-contract-extension-through-the-2030-season



Detroit Lions Assistant GM Ray Agnew Is Not Finalist For Vikings Job:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/ray-agnew-is-not-finalist-vikings-gm-job

Detroit Lions DE Derrick Moore Reveals Goal for 2026 Season:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-derrick-moore-reveals-goal-2026-season

Sean McVay Reflects on Poor, Amateur Treatment of Jared Goff:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/sean-mcvay-reflects-on-poor-amateur-treatment-of-jared-goff



Roundtable: What is the toughest spot in the Lions’ 2026 schedule?:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/164736/detroit-lions-2026-schedule-toughest-stretch


The Lions’ new giant contract for Jack Campbell puts them in a position to have their cake and eat it too:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-new-giant-contract-for-jack-campbell-puts-them-in-a-position-to-have-their-cake-and-eat-it-too/

Where each of the Lions’ position groups ranks in the NFL in terms of spending, and how they look compared to perennial Super Bowl contenders:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/where-each-of-the-lions-position-groups-ranks-in-the-nfl-in-terms-of-spending-and-how-they-look-compared-to-perennial-super-bowl-contenders/

The Lions are on the verge of changing what their most expensive group is to one of the most expensive groups in the league -It’s not running back or linebacker:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-lions-are-on-the-verge-of-changing-what-their-most-expensive-group-is-to-one-of-the-most-expensive-groups-in-the-league-its-not-running-back-or-linebacker/

Taking a look back at the Detroit Lions’ GM and head coach search in 2021, what happened to the guys they interviewed and didn’t pick?:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/taking-a-look-back-at-the-detroit-lions-gm-and-head-coach-search-in-2021-what-happened-to-the-guys-they-interviewed-and-didnt-pick/

Brian Flores expands lawsuit against NFL, and the Lions unexpectedly become part of growing situation:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/brian-flores-expands-lawsuit-against-nfl-and-the-lions-unexpectedly-become-part-of-growing-situation/

NFL teams with most favorable 17-game slates (2. Detroit Lions - Strength of schedule: .467 (27th).  Prime-time games: 2.  Detroit’s 2026 slate feels like an ideal bounce-back setup after an underwhelming finish last season. The Lions face only one playoff team from 2025 during the first five weeks, giving them a realistic opportunity to start fast while settling into a new coaching era. Early matchups against the Jets, Panthers, and Cardinals provide a relatively smooth runway before divisional battles intensify later in the year.  The Lions also benefit from several strategically placed home games, including contests against Green Bay and Minnesota at Ford Field. Internationally, Detroit’s trip to Munich to face New England adds a unique wrinkle, but the overall travel burden remains manageable compared to many NFC contenders. Their final month is significantly tougher, featuring road games against the Vikings, Bears, and Packers, but by then Detroit could already be firmly in playoff position if it capitalizes on its softer opening schedule.):  https://www.thebiglead.com/nfl-teams-with-most-favorable-17-game-slates-v/

2026 NFC offseason grades: Evaluating every team's biggest moves (Detroit Lions: C.  Notable additions: OT Blake Miller, C Cade Mays, EDGE Derrick Moore, RB Isiah Pacheco, DB Roger McCreary.  Notable departures: RB David Montgomery, LB Alex Anzalone, DT DJ Reader, CB Amik Robertson, OT Taylor Decker.  Detroit's offense felt like it was merely replacing departures rather than adding to a roster looking to rebound after missing the playoffs. The club shipped David Montgomery to the Texans and replaced him with Isiah Pacheco. It released starting offensive tackle Taylor Decker and used a first-round pick on Blake Miller. Those aren't bad moves by any stretch, but I'm not sure they elevate the team either.  The addition of Derrick Moore in the second round of the draft should finally give the Lions a pass-rushing threat opposite Aidan Hutchinson, which is encouraging. The Lions made some decent moves, but none that left our jaws on the floor.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfc-offseason-grades-2026/

2026 NFL Odds: Ranking All 32 Teams By Games They’re Favored In (T3. Detroit Lions logo Detroit Lions - Number of Games Favored: 14.  What to know: The Lions are favored in 14 of their first 15 games in 2026. The only matchups in which they are currently underdogs are Week 2 at the Bills, Week 17 at the Bears and Week 18 at the Packers.):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2026-nfl-odds-how-many-games-each-team-favored-in

Jack Campbell Extension Further Validates a Once-Criticized Lions 2023 Draft Class:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/jack-campbell-extension-further-validates-lions-2023-draft

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