Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Lions Links for Wednesday 8-5-26

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Detroit Lions bring back wide receiver Tarik Black, expect Tyler Conklin to return to practice.:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-re-sign-wr-place-te-ir-expect-veteran-to-return

Dan Campbell Uses Golf Analogy To Discuss Sluggish Isaac TeSlaa Camp:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/dan-campbell-uses-golf-analogy-to-discuss-sluggish-isaac-teslaa-camp

Lions Fans Don't Feel Confident Jahmyr Gibbs Gets Deal Soon After GM Interview:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-fans-dont-feel-confident-gibbs-gets-deal-soon-gm-interview

3 Lions Veterans Trending Toward the Roster Bubble (And Who is Replacing Them):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/3-lions-veterans-trending-toward-roster-bubble-who-replacing-them

Why I'm Buying The Early Hype Around Ahmed Hassanein:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/buying-the-early-hype-around-lions-ahmed-hassanein

Stephen A. Smith Sounds Off On Detroit Lions About Jahmyr Gibbs:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/stephen-a-smith-sounds-off-on-detroit-lions-jahmyr-gibbs-contract


The Detroit Lions re-signed wide receiver Tarik Black, placed rookie tight end Miles Kitselman on injured reserve:  https://lionswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/08/05/detroit-lions-re-sign-tarik-black-miles-kitselman-injured-reserve/91188869007/





Detroit Lions Mailbag: Can the Lions still pay guys after Gibbs? Concerns on the offensive line? What are the real concerns? Is cornerback set?:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-mailbag-can-the-lions-still-pay-guys-after-gibbs-concerns-on-the-offensive-line-what-are-the-real-concerns-is-cornerback-set/

Detroit Lions Injury Tracker: Keeping track of all the Lions’ injury news and updates during training camp:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-injury-tracker-keeping-track-of-all-the-lions-injury-news-and-updates-during-training-camp/

We’re finally starting to see what the Detroit Lions are building on the defensive line:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/were-finally-starting-to-see-what-the-detroit-lions-are-building-on-the-defensive-line/

Hank Fraley's message to Lions' O-line: "Put some fear in the defense": https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/sports/detroit-lions-o-line

After position switch that "suits my play style," Ahmed Hassanein making noise:  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/ahmed-hassanein

Ennis Rakestraw knows what time it is: "I gotta step up big this year":  https://www.audacy.com/971theticket/sports/detroit-lions/ennis-rakestraw




Which Lions Rookies and Second-Year Players Are Rising Fastest at Training Camp:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/which-lions-rookies-and-second-year-players-are-rising-fastest-at-training-camp

Ben Johnson’s Departure May Have Already Closed the Lions’ Super Bowl Window:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/ben-johnsons-departure-may-have-already-closed-the-lions-super-bowl-window

Lions’ Jared Goff Draws Praise From NFL Personnel, But Still Hasn’t Earned Elite Tag:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/lions-jared-goff-draws-praise-from-nfl-personnel-but-still-hasnt-earned-elite-tag

Alim McNeill’s Camp Resurgence Could Elevate Lions’ Defensive Ceiling in 2026:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/alim-mcneills-camp-resurgence-could-elevate-lions-defensive-ceiling-in-2026

Darnell Wright’s Bears Extension Makes Penei Sewell’s $112 Million Lions Deal a Bargain:  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/darnell-wrights-bears-extension-makes-penei-sewells-112-million-lions-deal-a-bargain

PFF Edge Defender Rankings: The top 32 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season (4. Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions:  Returning from a broken leg that ended his 2024 season after just 280 snaps, Hutchinson was devastating off the edge once again in 2025. He produced 100 total pressures, 36 of which were sacks or quarterback hits, from 622 pass-rushing snaps. Not coming off an injury heading into 2026, it’s fair to wonder if there is another level to reach in his fifth season in the league.):  https://www.pff.com/news/pff-edge-defender-rankings-the-top-32-players-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season

PFF Interior Defender Rankings: The top 32 players ahead of the 2026 NFL season (22. Alim McNeill, Detroit Lions:  McNeill is dealing with a neck injury, but until we know that he will miss significant time, he will stay on this list. 2025 was a down year for him, but the player he had developed into by the end of the 2024 season was an impressive one. He registered 43 and 45 pressures in 2023 and 2024, respectively, setting a career high with an 86.8 PFF grade back in 2023.):  https://www.pff.com/news/pff-interior-defender-rankings-the-top-32-players-ahead-of-the-2026-nfl-season

Show me the money: The next seven NFL players to get paid big bucks, including Rams' Puka Nacua (RB Jahmyr Gibbs:  We saw a similar "extension race" between the Detroit Lions and Falcons this offseason, and Atlanta won said race by agreeing to a three-year extension with Bijan Robinson that carries a maximum of $75 million. The deal reportedly includes $51 million in guaranteed money, which is the highest total for a running back on a second deal. Robinson had been "holding in" at training camp as he awaited this contract, and so is Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit.  Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Robinson's extension "is certainly not gonna hurt" Gibbs' situation, but I disagree. The running back market was just reset by about $2 million per year, and by much more when it comes to guaranteed money. The price to extend Gibbs just went up.   There's motivation to get a deal done and get Gibbs back on the practice field. He's one of the best running backs in the NFL and a pillar of the Lions' offense. No player has scored more touchdowns in their first three seasons in NFL history (49). How long could this hold-in last? Is Gibbs going to show signs of rust by the regular season?  Highest-paid player at position: Bijan Robinson ($22.5 million)):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/predicting-nfl-players-to-sign-huge-contracts/

Best NFL running back duos heading into the 2026-2027 season (2. Jahmyr Gibbs & Isiah Pacheco (Lions) – Gibbs is one of the league’s most dangerous home-run threats, while Pacheco brings toughness between the tackles. Detroit has a backfield capable of wearing down any defense.):  https://www.thebiglead.com/best-nfl-running-back-duos-2026-2027-season/

2026 NFL running back ranks: Titans, Falcons, Lions on top (3. Detroit Lions: Jahmyr Gibbs, Isiah Pacheco, Sione Vaki - Here's where superstars trump depth. Pacheco brings name value, but he's underwhelmed the last two seasons while fighting through injury. Vaki played both safety and running back in college and has seven career carries. But Gibbs? Well, there's a reason he's going to be the first selection in many fantasy drafts out there.  Gibbs has averaged at least five yards per carry in each of his three years in the league. He found the end zone 29 times on the ground the last two seasons (and nine times through the air). While he can no longer fall back on the efficient power of Montgomery, he's good enough on the own to propel Detroit to a top three tailback ranking.):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2026/08/05/2026-nfl-running-back-ranks-titans-falcons-lions-raiders/91111499007/

NFL record projections: Who makes playoffs? Try 6 new division winners (NFC North - Lions finish 2nd behind the Bears.  (6) Detroit Lions (11-6): A team that tied for the league’s best record (15-2) in 2024 plummeted to the bottom of the division, though with a respectable 9-8 mark, last season. Moving forward, a last-place schedule should be a boon to a squad still teeming with talent. However new coordinator Drew Petzing might need to get a stacked offense humming quickly given the defense still appears hamstrung as stellar starting safeties Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) may take a while longer to get back into the lineup − and for a secondary that already shed CB Terrion Arnold.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2026/08/05/nfl-record-projections-win-totals-2026-super-bowl-61/91037657007/

‘He Better Get Signed Today’ — Stephen A. Smith Warns Lions About Jahmyr Gibbs After Bijan Robinson’s $66.75M Deal:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/stephen-a-smith-warns-lions-jahmyr-gibbs-bijan-robinson/

NFL Insider Points Out ‘Biggest Issue’ for Falcons, Lions Over Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs’ Contract Holdouts:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/biggest-issue-bijan-robinson-jahmyr-gibbs-contract-holdouts/

‘Freakish, Absurd Physical Talent’ — Analyst Argues 6-Time Pro Bowler Is the ‘Most Exciting Player’ in NFL History:  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-most-exciting-player-calvin-johnson-lions/

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