Monday, July 20, 2026

Lions Links for Monday 7-20-26

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Is Offensive Line Retooling or Safety Health Bigger Lions Storyline?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/is-offensive-line-retooling-or-safety-health-bigger-lions-storyline



Detroit Lions 2026 53-Man Roster Prediction Before Training Camp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-2026-53-man-roster-prediction-before-training-camp





Detroit Lions training camp: What actually matters, what’s just noise, and what fans and media get wrong every year:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-training-camp-what-actually-matters-whats-just-noise-and-what-fans-and-media-get-wrong-every-year/

The Detroit Lions are betting against one of the NFL’s biggest training camp trends, with not a lot of evidence that they’ll win:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-detroit-lions-are-betting-against-one-of-the-nfls-biggest-training-camp-trends-with-not-a-lot-of-evidence-that-theyll-win/

Detroit Lions training camp projection: Who will run with the first and second teams?:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-training-camp-projection-who-will-run-with-the-first-and-second-teams/

Detroit Lions Training Camp Battles: Why the TE3 competition could be one of camp’s biggest stories:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-training-camp-battles-why-the-te3-competition-could-be-one-of-camps-biggest-stories/

4 candidates to become the Detroit Lions’ Camp Darling at 2026 training camp:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/4-candidates-to-become-the-detroit-lions-camp-darling-at-2026-training-camp/

Could an NFL roster of only bench players be competitive? Barnwell picks his 'Team Backup' lineup (Detroit Lions - WR Greg Dortch:  We're also going to need to take some shots on nontraditional players. The 5-foot-7 Dortch wasn't able to persuade the Cardinals to put him on the field for significant stretches of time, but he has been a reliable pair of hands out of the slot, dropping just three of his 142 targets over the past four seasons. Dortch can also back up Chimere Dike on punt and kick returns, providing some much-needed depth at returner.):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49391788/2026-nfl-season-all-backup-team-rosters-bench-players-barnwell

Three Lions Position Groups That Could Make or Break the Entire 2026 Season:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-edge-rusher-cornerback-safety-2026

One Trade the Lions Should Seriously Be Exploring Before Final Roster Cuts:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-trade-josh-sweat-cardinals-edge-rusher


Ranking NFL teams from most to least likely to crash 2026 playoff field (2. Detroit Lions:  A fourth-place finish was nothing short of deflating for an organization that, despite winning 27 regular-season games the previous two years, had to confront questions that its own leaders raised about its competitive window. Still, there might not be a franchise better positioned than Detroit to shake off its problems of a year ago. If new coordinator Drew Petzing can coax some consistency out of an attack still capable of gaining yards in big chunks, Dan Campbell's team can recapture its place as one of the league's most difficult draws. And though a potentially shorthanded secondary could remain shaky, a bit more resilience and flexibility – particularly in using more nickel looks – could go a long way toward revitalizing a perpetually hamstrung defense. If not for the lethal layout of the NFC North, the Lions would have a strong claim to first on this list.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/07/20/nfl-playoff-team-ranking-odds-2026/90929197007/

Ranking the 10 Best NFL Linebackers for 2026: Why the League’s Leading Tackler Missed the Top Five (2. Jack Campbell, Detroit Lions:  Campbell was a Lions draft pick that was met with plenty of scrutiny from the media and fans, but he’s proven just about everyone wrong, developing into one of the best linebackers in the NFL. PFF graded Campbell as the No. 2 linebacker in the NFL last season, and his elite run-defense grade (93.0) was the highest PFF has given to a linebacker in its entire existence.   Last season, Campbell posted career highs in sacks (5.0), tackles (176), tackles for loss (9), forced fumbles (3) and fumble recoveries (2). Campbell is excellent in coverage and flies around the field making stops on every level. This offseason, he was rewarded with a well-deserved four-year, $81 million contract extension that will keep him in Detroit through the 2030 season. – K.R.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/10-best-linebackers-2026-why-league-leading-tackler-missed-top-five

Re-Drafting the 2026 NFL Draft Before Training Camp: Flipping the First Round Upside Down (17. Detroit Lions: Blake Miller, OT (original selection: Blake Miller) - Our intention is to change as many first-round selections as realistically possible, but we won't make changes for shock value alone. Blake Miller is an outstanding fit for the Detroit Lions. The Lions entered the market for a starting offensive tackle after releasing veteran Taylor Decker, and Miller was a 54-game starter at Clemson with consistency and toughness.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/news/re-drafting-the-2026-nfl-draft-before-training-camp-flipping-the-first-round-upside-down

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