Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Lions Links for Wednesday 5-27-26

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Campbell's No. 1 priority in extension process was remaining a Lion:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/campbell-s-no-1-priority-in-extension-process-was-remaining-a-lion







Analyst Shares Why Anthony Richardson Trade Makes Sense For Lions:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/analyst-shares-why-anthony-richardson-trade-makes-sense-for-lions

Jack Campbell Did Not Want to Set Market, Has Critical Letter After Drafted:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/jack-campbell-did-not-want-to-set-market-has-critical-letter-after-drafted

Kay Adams Believes Detroit Lions Can Accomplish This Bold Feat in 2026:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/kay-adams-believes-detroit-lions-can-accomplish-this-bold-feat-2026

How Detroit Lions 2026 Roster Is Better Than Last Spring:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/how-detroit-lions-2026-roster-is-better-than-last-spring

These Players Could Be June 1 Cut Candidates to Help Lions' Salary Cap:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/these-lions-players-could-be-june-1-cut-candidates-2026

3 Must-Follow Position Battles at 2026 Detroit Lions OTAs:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/must-follow-position-battles-2026-detroit-lions-otas

Jack Campbell's New Contract Includes Salary Cap Trick Used Often:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/jack-campbell-new-contract-includes-salary-cap-trick-used-often




Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell says he kept ‘worst pick of the draft’ receipts — now it’s time to revisit those grades:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-linebacker-jack-campbell-says-he-kept-worst-pick-of-the-draft-receipts-now-its-time-to-revisit-those-grades/

Jack Campbell just apologized to the rest of the linebackers around the NFL after signing his extension with the Detroit Lions:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/jack-campbell-just-apologized-to-the-rest-of-the-linebackers-around-the-nfl-after-signing-his-extension-with-the-detroit-lions/

The full details for Jack Campbell’s extension with the Detroit Lions are out, and this is one of the most team-friendly deals we’ve seen, but there is a slight concern:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-full-details-for-jack-campbells-extension-with-the-detroit-lions-are-out-and-this-is-one-of-the-most-team-friendly-deals-weve-seen-but-there-is-a-slight-concern/

LB Jack Campbell after $81M extension: I wanted to be a Lion, no matter what:  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48893737/lb-jack-campbell-wanted-lion-no-matter-what

10 NFL players with the most at stake in 2026 (CB Terrion Arnold, Detroit Lions:  Arnold was the latest installment of high-pedigree youngsters added to the Lions’ nucleus over recent years, being taken in the first round by the franchise two years ago. Yet Arnold has failed to play to pre-draft expectations.  Since Arnold’s pro debut in 2024, his 49.5 overall PFF grade slots 70th out of 72 cornerbacks to play a minimum of 1,200 snaps. It’s worrisome that Arnold — who was effective in nearly every dimension at Alabama — has registered sub-51.0 grades in both run defense and coverage, too. On top of that, Arnold played just 333 snaps in 2025 while enduring a shoulder injury.  The Lions are giving Arnold another season of runway to being a perimeter starter next to the returning D.J. Reed. However, Arnold runs the risk of Detroit finding either a competitor or replacement in the coming months if he’s unable to display glimpses of his Crimson Tide form.):  https://www.pff.com/news/10-nfl-players-with-the-most-at-stake-in-2026

Which NFL teams could dethrone Super Bowl champion Seahawks? Ranking top 8 candidates (7. Detroit Lions:  It was somewhat lost in Detroit’s collapse late last year, but the Lions started 5-2 and looked like they were bound for a third straight playoff appearance. They are now tied for the NFL’s fourth-longest active streak of consecutive winning seasons (four).  I’m expecting the bad taste in their mouths from the way last season ended to fuel a heightened sense of urgency in a prideful group. Yes, the NFC North remains tough, but overall, the Lions’ schedule is one of the most favorable in the league, with only two true road games against teams that won a playoff game last season. They catch a huge break by missing all of the NFC West heavyweights in the regular season -- the Cardinals are the only team they play from the division.  While they wouldn’t go head-to-head unless they meet in the postseason, it’s worth noting that in the two years since Mike Macdonald took over as head coach, the Seahawks have allowed 40-plus points to only one team -- the Lions, in a 42-29 home win for Detroit on a Monday night in Week 4 of the 2024 season. It’s going to take a better performance from a reworked offensive line for peak Jared Goff to return. If that group jells and they can get a relatively healthy year from Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta, the Lions are built to give even the stoutest defenses fits.  Of course, health is a major concern for the back end of the Lions defense, with Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch coming off injuries. There’s enough talent in the front seven, led by Aidan Hutchinson, to relieve some stress on the secondary, but head coach Dan Campbell has to find a way to get that group into decent shape to avoid more disappointment.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/which-nfl-teams-could-dethrone-super-bowl-champion-seahawks-ranking-top-8-candidates

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Lions Links for Tuesday 5-26-26

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Abney comfortable playing outside and nickel cornerback:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/abney-comfortable-playing-outside-and-nickel-cornerback



Arizona DE Could Be Shopped: Are Lions Realistic Landing Spot?:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/arizona-josh-sweat-shopped-are-lions-realistic-landing-spot

Speedy Wideout Listed as Detroit Lions 'Most Underappreciated' Player:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/wideout-listed-detroit-lions-most-underappreciated-player-2026

Detroit Lions Rookie With Most to Prove at 2026 OTAs:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-rookie-most-to-prove-2026-otas

Detroit Lions Hiring New OC Listed as Most Impactful For 2026 Season:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-hiring-new-oc-listed-most-impactful-for-2026-season

Detroit Lions 53-Man Roster Projection Heading Into 2026 OTAs:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-53-man-roster-projection-heading-into-2026-otas



NFL writer suggests the Lions trade one of their recent first-round picks ahead of the 2026 season, what they could realistically get:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/nfl-writer-suggests-the-lions-trade-one-of-their-recent-first-round-picks-ahead-of-the-2026-season-what-they-could-realistically-get/

Detroit Lions Mailbag: A surprise upset pick, a potential rookie starter, and the truth about Isiah Pacheco

Every move the Lions made points to the potential plan for Ahmed Hassanein, Mekhi Wingo, and the rest of Detroit’s young defensive linemen:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/every-move-the-lions-made-points-to-the-potential-plan-for-ahmed-hassanein-mekhi-wingo-and-the-rest-of-detroits-young-defensive-linemen/

Projection Shows How Much Better the Lions’ O-Line Could Be in 2026 — With One Big Concern Left:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/projection-shows-how-much-better-the-lions-o-line-could-be-in-2026-with-one-big-concern-left/

4 big disadvantages the 2026 Lions have — and somehow nobody’s talking about them:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/4-big-disadvantages-the-2026-lions-have-and-somehow-nobodys-talking-about-them/

4 big advantages the 2026 Lions have — and somehow nobody’s talking about them:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/4-big-advantages-the-2026-lions-have-and-somehow-nobodys-talking-about-them/

Most underappreciated NFL players: Top candidate for each NFC team in 2026 season (Detroit Lions - Jameson Williams:  Lions fans probably won't remember 2025 as anything other than a disappointment, especially if Dan Campbell can get the fireworks machine going again this season. There is one memory they should hold dear, though: Williams' final transformation into an honest-to-god load-bearing member of the offense. We're not just talking about earning a pay day; he did that with his effort in the 2024 season, when he cracked 1,000 yards for the first time. Plenty of players have hit that total at least once. But Williams was one of just 11 to reach the 1,000-yard mark in each of the past two seasons. And he's almost certainly the only player in NFL history to record back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons as the follow-up to a one-catch rookie year and multiple suspensions. Yes, he produced the way he was paid to in 2025. He also proved the Lions can rely on him moving forward, which did not seem like such a sure thing at this point two years ago.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/most-underappreciated-nfl-players-top-candidate-for-each-nfc-team-in-2026-season

2023 NFL redraft: Which teams would change their first-round pick? (12. Detroit Lions: De'Von Achane, RB, Texas A&M - Drafted: No. 84 overall by Dolphins | My final big board: No. 58.  Original pick: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama.  Achane isn't Gibbs, but he's not far off. And he gives the Lions some much-needed explosiveness out of the backfield in a world where Gibbs is playing for the Seahawks.  18. Detroit Lions: Byron Young, EDGE, Tennessee - Drafted: No. 77 overall by Rams | My final big board: No. 65.  Original pick: Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa.  Young has 29 sacks in three seasons, including 12 in 2025 -- which is tied for second among pass rushers from the 2023 class behind Tuli Tuipulotu. Young is an older player for the 2023 class (he's 28, while Anderson is just 24), but that's not necessarily a bad thing; sure, maybe his ceiling is lower -- but it was already pretty high when he arrived in the league.):   https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-redraft-panthers-cj-stroud-texans-bryce-young/

$.05 After Memorial Day Weekend ($.02--Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell signed a four-year contract extension that will keep the first-team All-Pro in Detroit through at least the 2030 season. It’s a deal worth $81 million, or $20.25 million per season. That figure is reflective of an interesting off-ball linebacker market and also one of the most egregious snafus in the NFL today.   One of the reasons Detroit extended Campbell now is due to the fact the team did not pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. A first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Campbell had to have that fifth-year option exercised by the Lions before May 1st. Detroit wisely declined to pick it up, but not because of any dissatisfaction with Campbell or lack of desire ot keep him long-term. It was all about the antiquated, incomplete language of the fifth-year options.  Campbell plays linebacker and plays it quite well. But he’s not a pass-rushing linebacker like Micah Parsons or T.J. Watt or Will Anderson, who signed a three-year, $150 million extension in April. Despite the obvious disparity and divergence in their positions and usage, the NFL still considers all “linebackers” as the same, at least contractually.  The success Campbell had in his first three seasons escalated his fifth-year option, regardless of what position he plays. Being named a first-team All-Pro, as he earned in 2025, elevated Campbell’s option into the franchise tag value for all linebackers. Again, because all LBs are lumped together, that value for Campbell would have exceeded $21.9 million--an astronomical number for an off-ball backer. No off-ball LB has ever made that kind of money.   Campbell came relatively close with his $20.25 million, but it’s still over $1.5 million per year less. That’s not an insignificant amount of money for a team like the Lions, who must still extend star RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Pro Bowl TE Sam LaPorta and Pro Bowl S Brian Branch in the coming months (if they choose).  The fact that the NFL considers Campbell, or Fred Warner or Devin Lloyd or Roquan Smith, to be the same position as Anderson or Maxx Crosby or Campbell’s Detroit teammate, Aidan Hutchinson, remains one of the most ludicrous oversights by the league and the NFLPA. Be it options or franchise tags or postseason awards, the NFL is decades behind the times in making all linebackers the same on paper. It’s a very simple fix: separate off-ball LB and EDGE the way most every outlet has done for at least 15 years. At this point, there’s no valid reason not to make the necessary change.):  https://football.realgm.com/analysis/3693/$05-After-Memorial-Day-Weekend

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Monday, May 25, 2026

Lions Links for Monday 5-25-26

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Which Lions Storylines Are Worth Paying Attention To at OTAs (And Which Aren't):  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/which-lions-storylines-are-worth-paying-attention-to-2026-otas-which-arent

One Roadblock That Could Be Preventing Jahmyr Gibbs Lions Extension:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/one-roadblock-that-could-be-preventing-jahmyr-gibbs-lions-extension


Detroit Lions Adding Running Back Listed as 'Most' Underrated Move:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-adding-running-back-listed-most-underrated-move-2026

The Detroit Lions Have 3 Contract Paths for Jahmyr Gibbs — One Breaks the NFL:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/the-detroit-lions-have-3-contract-paths-for-jahmyr-gibbs-one-breaks-the-nfl/

4 Lions who could realistically be cut after OTAs this week- including recent second-round pick:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/4-lions-who-could-realistically-be-cut-after-otas-this-week-including-recent-second-round-pick/

Analytics just exposed a HUGE advantage for the Lions — and it spells serious trouble for the Bears:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/analytics-just-exposed-a-huge-advantage-for-the-lions-and-it-spells-serious-trouble-for-the-bears/

Detroit Lions OTAs preview: The key names to watch — for showing up or staying away, and when to freak or not:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/detroit-lions-otas-preview-the-key-names-to-watch-for-showing-up-or-staying-away-and-when-to-freak-or-not/

Five Fifth-Round NFL Draft Sleeper Picks (And Why They Could Change Everything) (Keith Abney, CB, Detroit Lions:  Watching Keith Abney II on tape at Arizona State was a joyous experience. He's a feisty and physical cornerback who thrived outside despite having inside-size due to his rugged and never-say-never approach. Abney will probably play the nickel position in the NFL, but he possesses the competitive mindset and coverage awareness needed to make that position his own.  The Detroit Lions signed Roger McCreary to a one-year, $3 million contract to compete at that position in 2026. Abney could emerge as the in-house succession plan. He has starting nickel written all over him.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/onsi/late-round-expert/five-fifth-round-nfl-draft-sleeper-picks-and-why-they-could-change-everything

New Lions wide receiver caught Detroit’s attention while at Alabama: https://www.al.com/sports/2026/05/new-lions-wide-receiver-caught-detroits-attention-while-at-alabama.html

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Sunday, May 24, 2026

Lions Links for Sunday 5-24-26

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Three Lions UDFA’s That Will Turn Heads at 2026 OTAs:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/three-lions-udfa-that-will-turn-heads-2026-ota


Blockbuster A.J. Brown Trade Proposal Puts Detroit Lions Over The Top:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/blockbuster-a-j-brown-trade-proposal-puts-detroit-lions-over-the-top

5 Storylines to Watch During Detroit Lions 2026 First OTAs Session:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/storylines-to-watch-during-detroit-lions-2026-first-ota-session



USC's Lincoln Riley Spotted With Two Former No. 1 Overall NFL Draft Picks:  https://www.si.com/college/usc/football/usc-trojans-lincoln-riley-spotted-two-former-no-1-overall-nfl-draft-picks

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Lions Links for Saturday 5-23-26

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Analyst Questions Kelvin Sheppard's Leadership, Expects Growth in 2026:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/analyst-questions-kelvin-sheppard-leadership-expects-growth-2026

Why Detroit Lions Have Easy Path to 2026 NFL Playoffs:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/why-detroit-lions-have-easy-path-2026-nfl-playoffs

Lions 2026 Opponent Dealing With Crisis That Could Rip Team Apart:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/lions-2026-opponent-dealing-with-crisis-could-rip-team-apart

NFL Insider Gives Very Promising Gibbs, LaPorta Contract Updates:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/nfl-insider-gives-very-promising-gibbs-laporta-contract-updates


One Reason for Every NFL Team to Be Optimistic (Detroit Lions:  Finally, the Lions selected an edge rusher with a high draft pick to team up with Aidan Hutchinson. The Lions’ selection of Derrick Moore had general manager Brad Holmes making Jim Halpert-like facial expressions as Detroit addressed a key need, which should improve its defense in 2026.):  https://www.si.com/nfl/one-reason-every-team-optimistic

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Lions Links for Friday 5-22-26

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Rookies see special teams as opportunity to make an early impact:  https://www.detroitlions.com/news/rookies-see-special-teams-as-opportunity-to-make-an-early-impact




NFL Analyst Ranks Detroit Lions 2026 Supporting Cast For Jared Goff:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/nfl-analyst-ranks-detroit-lions-2026-supporting-cast-for-jared-goff

Detroit Lions OT Blake Miller: 'It Definitely Feels More Real':  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-blake-miller-it-definitely-feels-more-real


How Jack Campbell's Contract Extension Impacts Lions Salary Cap:  https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/how-jack-campbell-contract-extension-impacts-lions-salary-cap



ESPN suggests unlikely free agent signing for Lions, Pro Bowl defensive end:  https://www.prideofdetroit.com/detroit-lions-analysis/164853/detroit-lions-perfect-fit-free-agent-jadeveon-clowney



NFL insider just dropped an extremely encouraging update on Lions tight end Sam LaPorta’s back:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/nfl-insider-just-dropped-an-extremely-encouraging-update-on-lions-tight-end-sam-laportas-back/

Jahmyr Gibbs’ role with the Detroit Lions could be changing a lot in 2026:  https://atozsports.com/nfl/detroit-lions-news/jahmyr-gibbs-role-with-the-detroit-lions-could-be-changing-a-lot-in-2026/


NFC North: QB buzz, plus underrated, surprising roster moves (Detroit Lions - Mike Clay's 2026 projected win total: 12.  Odds to win NFC North: +185.  Strength of schedule: Sixth-easiest schedule in NFL  Most surprising move of the offseason - Under GM Brad Holmes and coach Dan Campbell, the identity of the Lions has been built on grit and loyalty. So, it was surprising to see the organization part ways with veteran offensive tackle Taylor Decker, who was the team's longest-tenured player, as well as releasing offensive lineman Graham Glasgow in March to save $5.6 million against the salary cap. Veteran running back David Montgomery was also traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for O-lineman Juice Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick. These moves were surprising because Decker, Glasgow and Montgomery all played key roles on offense over the past few seasons.  The offseason moves have helped the QB position.  After failing to reach the postseason for the first time since 2022, the Lions used this offseason to prioritize improving the offensive line. Detroit drafted Clemson OT Blake Miller with the 17th pick while adding three new linemen in free agency. They signed former Panthers center Cade Mays to a three-year deal, ex-Dolphins lineman Larry Borom and free agent guard Ben Bartch to beef up the unit. Improved pass protection is key for quarterback Jared Goff, who had a 62-point drop-off in Total QBR when he was pressured (14) compared to not pressured (76), per ESPN Research. Only San Francisco backup Mac Jones (65-point drop-off) was affected more.  Most underrated move - The signing of unrestricted free agent running back Isiah Pacheco. Pacheco is viewed as a replacement for Montgomery, who was traded to Houston, and he's confident that his violent running style will complement Jahmyr Gibbs' speed in the backfield.  He is hopeful that the move to Detroit will also spark a new beginning for a career that has gotten off track. Last season, he finished with a disappointing 462 rushing yards and two total touchdowns in 13 games but appears to be motivated by the new situation.  Holmes was focused on adding players this offseason, such as Pacheco, to reestablish Detroit's blue-collar identity because "the urgency needed to be more pushed up on everything" after missing the postseason, he said during the NFL draft.  Move that will have the biggest impact on next season - Hiring Petzing as offensive coordinator. Petzing is replacing John Morton, who was fired after one season in the role. So far, Petzing has earned the respect of Campbell and his players through his work ethic and résumé. He had been the Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator for the previous three seasons.  In 2025, Detroit was still among the league leaders in total points per game (28.3) but struggled to find an offensive identity outside of home run plays. This was despite having Pro Bowlers Gibbs and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, among other playmakers. The team is hoping to change that under Petzing.  "When you listen to him and you sit down with him, and you listen to him talk, he understands quarterback play," Campbell said of Petzing during the NFL's owners meeting in March. "He understands tight end. He understands O-line. He understands receivers. He's coached all of those. He can coach it from the ground up -- all of it. That gives you good direction."):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48834642/nfl-nfc-lions-packers-bears-vikings-kyler-murray-caleb-williams-jordan-love

The five most favorable schedules for NFL playoff contenders (Detroit Lions - Lions opponents posted the sixth-worst winning percentage in 2025. While basing this year's strength of schedule on last year's results provides only a mostly accurate picture because it does not account for the improvement or regression that comes with offseason moves, it still speaks to the enviable position the Lions find themselves in.  That alone is enough to make Detroit a candidate to bounce back and return to the playoffs, not to mention the offense has a chance to be among the league's most explosive. The NFC North will be tough, but a majority of Detroit's non-division games come against bottom-dwellers. In total, it will play 10 contests against teams in the bottom half of Pete Prisco's post-NFL Draft power rankings.  In addition to the sheer volume of subpar teams on the docket, the Lions also benefit from a couple of stretches against them in consecutive weeks. As shown in the table above, Detroit gets two separate three-week runs against teams the public expects to finish with losing records. Those come in Weeks 3-5 and Weeks 13-15, giving Dan Campbell opportunities to build momentum when it matters most: the beginning and end of the season.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2026-nfl-playoff-contenders-easiest-schedules/

1 Trade Candidate for Every NFL Team: A.J. Brown, Anthony Richardson Among Players Who May Be Dealt (Detroit Lions: Terrion Arnold, CB - After showing some encouraging flashes as a rookie, Terrion Arnold regressed in 2025. Part of that came down to his playing in just eight games, but his PFSN CB Impact Score dropped from 76.2 to 72.4, and he has only one interception in 24 career games. The Detroit Lions have a log-jammed cornerback room with D.J. Reed and Rock Ya-Sin projected to compete outside, as well as fifth-round rookie Keith Abney II. If enough of those guys perform well enough, Arnold could net the Lions some good draft capital.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-trade-candidates-2026/

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Lions TE Tyler Conklin wakes up with 'GMFB' to discuss playing under HC Dan Campbell:  https://www.nfl.com/videos/lions-te-tyler-conklin-wakes-up-with-gmfb-to-discuss-playing-under-hc-dan-campbell
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Thursday, May 21, 2026

Lions Links for Thursday 5-21-26

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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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