Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Lions Links for Wednesday 7-15-26

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Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown Adjusted Offseason Training Regimen:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/amon-ra-st-brown-adjusted-offseason-training-regimen

Jameson Williams Earns Honorable Mention in 2026 WR Rankings:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/jameson-williams-earns-honorable-mention-2026-wr-rankings





Top 10 WRs of 2026: Amon-Ra St. Brown climbs, Jameson Williams gets love:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-news/167030/nfl-top-10-wrs-2026-amon-ra-st-brown-climbs-rankings

The Detroit Lions’ Year 3 Trust Index uncovered a pattern fans have been missing:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-detroit-lions-year-3-trust-index-uncovered-a-pattern-fans-have-been-missing/

The Detroit Lions are quietly changing everything, and four offseason shifts prove it:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-detroit-lions-are-quietly-changing-everything-and-four-offseason-shifts-prove-it/

One look at the Lions’ 2024 top-30 visits explains why that draft fell apart:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/one-look-at-the-lions-2024-top-30-visits-explains-why-that-draft-fell-apart/

One Detroit Lions star is being overlooked, and training camp could change everything:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/one-detroit-lions-star-is-being-overlooked-and-training-camp-could-change-everything/

ESPN’s new rankings reveal why the Detroit Lions’ receiving corps is different:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/espns-new-rankings-reveal-why-the-detroit-lions-receiving-corps-is-different/

Who are the best wide receivers in the NFL? We asked execs and coaches to rank the top 10 (5. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions - Highest ranking: 2 | Lowest ranking: Unranked.  Age: 28 | Last year's ranking: 8.  St. Brown activated beast mode several times in 2025, most notably on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 14, when he produced 92 yards on a high ankle sprain despite three days of rest.  "Savvy, knack for getting open, plays faster than his timed speed," an NFL coordinator said. "He's putting continuous stress on you even when you know he's not going vertical. He has a unique way of working leverage. Strong as hell, can separate at the point and is shifty, plays as if he's being disrespected at all times."  St. Brown's 582 yards after catch in 2025 were third among all receivers. And the Lions wideout is the only player with at least 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches in each of the past three seasons. He's also the only player to record such a streak in Lions franchise history. Only Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson (four) has more overall.  Another dimension to St. Brown's game that stands out is his blocking. As one veteran coach says, St. Brown can help the offense function as if it's in 12 personnel (two tight ends) despite being in 11 personnel (one tight end) because of how he supports the running game.):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49252915/ranking-nfl-top-10-wide-receivers-2026-execs-coaches-scouts

PFF Wide Receiver Rankings: The top 32 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season (5. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions:  St. Brown has been as steady as they come over the past four seasons with the Lions. His 93.6 PFF receiving grade since 2022 ranks second in the NFL behind only Puka Nacua. No receiver has been better at moving the chains, as St. Brown's 285 combined receiving first downs and touchdowns over that span are 16 more than any other wide receiver. The former fourth-round pick's 33 receiving touchdowns over the past three seasons also lead the NFL.  22. Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions:  Williams has become the big-play threat Detroit hoped for when it drafted him in 2022. He is coming off consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with at least seven receiving touchdowns in each. He also set a career high with 12 forced missed tackles while ranking among the top six qualified wide receivers in yards per reception in each of the past two seasons. The 25-year-old should continue creating explosive plays for Detroit in 2026.):  https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-wide-receiver-rankings-2006

Five contenders that should sign Jadeveon Clowney (Lions: Detroit drafted Derrick Moore in the second round and signed D.J. Wonnum, but the quest to pair Aidan Hutchinson with another standout pass rusher continues. Clowney could step in and start immediately on a team looking to rebound from a tough 2025.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jadeveon-clowney-nfl-training-camp-landing-spots/

Every NFC team's biggest roster hole before NFL training camp (Detroit Lions: Cornerback - The unforeseeable expulsion of Terrion Arnold created a void in Chicago's secondary. Veteran Rock Ya-Sin is slated to start opposite D.J. Reed, and depth is really thin. The Lions may look to acquire help prior to the season.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-training-camp-2026-nfc-needs/

Top 10 NFL QBs: Josh Allen Or Patrick Mahomes At No. 1? Caleb Williams Top 5? (8. Jared Goff Detroit Lions - Cowherd's thoughts: "Goff's one of these guys that got a new coordinator — again, we're considering everything. He doesn't miss starts, he's unbelievable from the pocket. He does need O-line protection to flourish. But he's got Drew Petzing. Last year, the OC situation wasn't ideal. He wasn't quite the same. But he leads the NFL in passing yards, passing touchdowns and wins over the last three seasons. That accounts for a lot."):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/top-10-nfl-qbs-josh-allen-patrick-mahomes-no-1-caleb-williams-top-5

The 10 Best Day 3 NFL Draft Picks Every Team Wishes They Had Back Since 2015 (7. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions (2021, Round 4, No. 112 overall):  Amon-Ra St. Brown watched 16 wide receivers get drafted before him in 2021 and he took that personally. Some of those decisions have aged unbelievably poorly. The Tennessee Titans drafted Dez Fitzpatrick and the Cleveland Browns took Anthony Schwartz. That's how bad teams stay bad. St. Brown has developed into a big-time steal for the Detroit Lions as a WR1 in their explosive offense.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/late-round-expert/the-10-best-day-3-nfl-draft-picks-every-team-wishes-they-had-back-since-2015

‘Look Up 2006 LaDainian Tomlinson’ — Jahmyr Gibbs Draws Parallels To Chargers Legend After Ranking As RB1 on PFN’s Top-100:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/ladainian-tomlinson-parallels-jahmyr-gibbs-pfns-nfl-top-100-2026/

Our favorite move from all 32 NFL teams this offseason (Detroit Lions: Hiring Mike Kafka as passing game coordinator.  It's not a flashy title, but Kafka could have a major impact on bringing the Lions' offense back to life in 2026. The offense was a shell of its former self after Ben Johnson left, which eventually led to Dan Campbell taking over as the play-caller. The Lions couldn't afford a repeat and opted to hire Drew Petzing as OC this offseason. However, it's the creative Kafka that flies under the radar. Offense wasn't a problem for the Giants in 2025 and Kafka navigated injuries to put together a fairly exciting group. His run as interim Giants HC might've hurt his 2026 job opportunities, but he's a rebound candidate to watch for next offseason. Perhaps that Jameis Winston receiving touchdown in Detroit left a lasting impression.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/07/15/best-nfl-offseason-moves-myles-garrett-john-harbaugh/90656228007/


Video:

Amon-Ra St. Brown talks Lions OTAs, offensive outlook for 2026 season | 'The Insiders':  https://www.nfl.com/videos/amon-ra-st-brown-talks-lions-otas-offensive-outlook-for-2026-season-the-insiders


Lions Should Avoid Signing Marshon Lattimore and Here's Why:  https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/lions-avoid-signing-marshon-lattimore-201457728.html
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