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Lions | Injury settlement for Athony Firkser Mon Aug 10, 05:36 PM
Detroit Lions TE Anthony Firkser (undisclosed) was released from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 10, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to storyAnthony Firkser player page
Lions | Aidan Keanaaina placed on IR Mon Aug 10, 04:43 PM
Detroit Lions DT Aidan Keanaaina (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 10.
Link to story Lions | Teddy Bridgewater officially retires Mon Aug 10, 03:40 PM
Former Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater officially announced his retirement from professional football Monday, Aug. 10.
Link to storyTeddy Bridgewater player page
Lions | Isiah Pacheco has sprained MCL Mon Aug 10, 11:40 AM
Detroit Lions RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Dan Campbell suggested Pacheco will miss some time. Campbell said he expects Pacheco to return before Detroit's Week 1 home contest against the New Orleans Saints and that he's "not concerned" about the injury. Expect Pacheco to remain the top backup to Jahmyr Gibbs. Pacheco's primary competition for snaps behind Gibbs, Sione Vaki, is currently sidelined by a broken nose. |
Lions | Cade Mays out a while Mon Aug 10, 11:39 AM
Detroit Lions C Cade Mays (wrist) suffered a wrist injury, and head coach Dan Campbell said Mays will miss a significant amount of time.
| Footballguys view: A source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Mays fractured a small bone in his wrist that is expected to sideline him roughly eight to 10 weeks. Without Mays, the Lions are expected to try Juice Scruggs at center as they attempt to find the best fit at the position before the season opener against New Orleans on Sept. 13. According to Footballguys offensive line analyst Matt Bitonti, the loss of Mays drops Detroit from 16th to 19th in his O-line rankings. Bitonti added that Scruggs might be a slightly better run blocker than Mays. |
Lions | Richard Haddad named president, CEO Sun Aug 9, 04:10 PM
Detroit Pistons Sports & Entertainment CEO Richard Haddad was named as the team president and CEO of the Detroit Lions, succeeding the retiring Ron Wood. Haddad will join the team in early September and assume oversight of all football and business operations of the Lions' organization.
Link to story Lions | Several Detroit players battling injuries Sun Aug 9, 03:48 PM
Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (PUP - Achilles), S Kerby Joseph (PUP - knee), OT Giovanni Manu (NFI), DE Derrick Moore (groin), LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle), LB Jimmy Rolder (leg), OG Juice Scruggs (undisclosed), DE Payton Turner (back), RB Sione Vaki (nose, eye) and DT Mekhi Wingo (groin) are dealing with injuries, and absent from practice.
Link to storyPayton Turner player page
Brian Branch player page
Lions | Veteran backup Josh Dobbs added Sun Aug 9, 03:41 PM
Free-agent QB Josh Dobbs (Patriots) signed a one-year, $1.425 million deal Sunday, Aug. 9, with $475,000 fully guaranteed, national beat writers Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported. The team moved quickly to add Dobbs after QB Teddy Bridgewater surprisingly elected to retire Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Dobbs has experience under Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing when they were together in Arizona, so this should be a smooth transition in the wake of Bridgewater's unforeseen decision to retire. |
Lions | D.J. Reed suffers groin injury Sun Aug 9, 03:37 PM
Detroit Lions CB D.J. Reed (groin) suffered a groin injury in practice, but head coach Dan Campbell said Sunday, Aug. 9, that the injury is not considered serious. 'We feel good about that. When he's ready, he'll be ready to go,' Campbell said.
Link to storyD.J. Reed player page
Lions | Several roster moves made Sunday Sun Aug 9, 03:32 PM
Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater was placed on the reserve/retired list Sunday, Aug. 9, and TE Nick Muse was waived. The team signed CB Ryan Cooper and LB Amen Ogbongbemiga.
Link to storyTeddy Bridgewater player page
Amen Ogbongbemiga player page
Lions | Ahmed Hassanein tweaks ankle Sun Aug 9, 03:30 PM
Detroit Lions DE Ahmed Hassanein (ankle) tweaked his ankle during practice on Sunday, Aug. 9. He went down and needed work from the trainers, but it appears he avoided a serious injury.
Link to story Lions | Teddy Bridgewater steps away from team Sun Aug 9, 01:08 PM
Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater has 'decided to step away' from the team, according to head coach Dan Campbell on Sunday, Aug. 9. He is apparently considering retirement from the NFL at age 33. He was set to be the team's primary backup to QB Jared Goff. Now, QB Tom Kennedy will get a longer look, starting the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie QB Luke Altmyer is also in camp. The team is also expected to work out a few QBs.
Link to storyTeddy Bridgewater player page
Tom Kennedy player page
Lions | Tom Kennedy to start preseason opener Sun Aug 9, 01:06 PM
Detroit Lions QB Tom Kennedy will start the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, against the Cincinnati Bengals, as head coach Dan Campbell indicated that QB Jared Goff and several key starters will be held out of the game.
Link to storyTom Kennedy player page
Lions | Jared Goff won't play in preseason opener Sun Aug 9, 01:01 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff will not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Dan Campbell said Goff and a lot of key starters will be held out of the game.
Link to storyJared Goff player page
Lions | De'Shawn Rucker reverts to IR Sun Aug 9, 09:55 AM
Detroit Lions DB De'Shawn Rucker (undisclosed) reverted to the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 8, after being waived with an injury designation.
Link to story Lions | Lawrence Keys cut from IR Thu Aug 6, 06:05 PM
Detroit Lions WR Lawrence Keys (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 6, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Lions | Three-year extension makes Jahmyr Gibbs the NFL's highest-paid RB Thu Aug 6, 05:41 PM
Three-time Pro-Bowl selection Jahmyr Gibbs and the Lions reached agreement today on a three-year, $67.5 million deal that could be worth up to $75.75 million and includes $51.5 million guaranteed, now making him the NFL's highest-paid running back.
| Footballguys view: Bijan Robinson and Jonathan Taylor getting news deals seemed likely to generate some movement in Detroit, and here we are. Gibbs set a career-high with 320 touches and played the most snaps of his three-year career in 2025. This year, the arrival of new OC Drew Petzing and the departure of RB David Montgomery put Gibbs in position to do even more. He is one of the league's most dangerous playmakers in one of its most prolific offenses. Already going with the first pick overall in drafts this year, getting back to work will lend further confidence in Gibbs' ADP. |
Jahmyr Gibbs player page
Lions | Sione Vaki to miss time Thu Aug 6, 04:04 PM
Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki (nose) will miss time after suffering a broken nose during practice Monday, Aug. 3, according to head coach Dan Campbell. 'We think he'll be OK,' Campbell said. 'He's just gonna need a minute here. It's just one of those freak things.'
| Footballguys view: Vaki hasn't been able to stay on the field enough to push Isiah Pacheco for snaps behind Jahmyr Gibbs yet. This injury shouldn't affect Vaki for long, but it still solidifies Pacheco's status as the #2 running back after some speculated that Vaki could threaten his hold on the job. |
Lions | Tyler Conklin cleared to practice Wed Aug 5, 05:43 PM
Detroit Lions TE Tyler Conklin (undisclosed) passed his physical Wednesday, Aug. 5, and has been activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to storyTyler Conklin player page
Lions | Lawrence Keys clears waivers Wed Aug 5, 05:21 PM
Detroit Lions WR Lawrence Keys (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 5, after clearing waivers.
Link to story Lions | Tarik Black returns to team Wed Aug 5, 04:48 PM
Free-agent WR Tarik Black (Lions) signed with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, Aug. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also placed TE Miles Kitselman (leg) on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story Lions | Detroit signs Raheem Blackshear Tue Aug 4, 06:43 PM
Free-agent RB Raheem Blackshear (Jets) was signed by the Detroit Lions, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The Lions also waived WR Lawrence Keys with a waived/injured designation.
Link to story Lions | DET signs Zach Horton Tue Aug 4, 05:08 PM
Free-agent TE Zach Horton (Lions) has been re-signed by the Detroit Lions, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Lions | Malcolm Rodriguez leaves practices Tue Aug 4, 02:54 PM
Detroit Lions LB Malcolm Rodriguez left practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4, to be evaluated for an ankle injury.
Link to story Lions | Derrick Moore to miss a bit of time Mon Aug 3, 02:19 PM
Detroit Lions DE Derrick Moore (groin) will hopefully miss around seven to 10 days because of a groin injury, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to story Lions | Detroit makes change to roster Mon Aug 3, 01:08 PM
Free-agent TE Nick Muse (Jets) signed with the Detroit Lions Monday, Aug. 3. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived WR Tarik Black.
Link to story Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs just observing Sun Aug 2, 09:04 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs watched practice from the sidelines Sunday, Aug. 2, but he has yet to participate since training camp began as he waits for a new contract.
Link to storyJahmyr Gibbs player page
Lions | Christian Izien back at practice Sun Aug 2, 03:59 PM
Detroit Lions S Christian Izien (illness) participated in practice Sunday, Aug. 2.
Link to story Lions | Jimmy Rolder to miss some time Sun Aug 2, 02:42 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jimmy Rolder (leg) is expected to miss some time because of a leg injury he suffered Friday, July 31, but the injury is not considered serious, according to sources.
Link to story Lions | Alim McNeill back on field Sun Aug 2, 01:45 PM
Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill (neck) participated in practice Sunday, Aug. 2, after being evaluated for a neck injury after practice Friday, July 31.
Link to storyAlim McNeill player page
Lions | Miles Kitselman injured Sunday Sun Aug 2, 10:53 AM
Detroit Lions TE Miles Kitselman (leg) made an early exit from practice Sunday, Aug. 2, in order to be evaluated for a leg injury.
Link to story Lions | Derrick Moore injured Sunday Sun Aug 2, 10:48 AM
Detroit Lions DE Derrick Moore (groin) left practice early Sunday, Aug. 2, in order to have his groin injury evaluated.
Link to story Lions | Devin White, DET agree to one-year deal Sat Aug 1, 03:14 PM
Free-agent LB Devin White (Raiders) and the Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year deal, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 1. Financial details were not disclosed.
Link to storyDevin White player page
Lions | Christian Mahogany passes physical Fri Jul 31, 05:39 PM
Detroit Lions OG Christian Mahogany (illness) passed his physical Friday, July 31, and has been activated from the Active/Non-Football Illness list.
Link to story Lions | Two players leave early Friday Fri Jul 31, 04:15 PM
Detroit Lions DT Alim McNeill (neck) and LB Jimmy Rolder (leg) left practice early Friday, July 31, because of injuries.
Link to storyAlim McNeill player page
Lions | Anthony Firkser joins Lions Fri Jul 31, 04:12 PM
Free-agent TE Anthony Firkser (Commanders) signed with the Detroit Lions Friday, July 31. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived TE Zach Horton.
Link to storyAnthony Firkser player page
Lions | Update on Giovanni Manu Thu Jul 30, 03:13 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions OT Giovanni Manu (undisclosed) could miss 12 to 14 weeks because of his injury, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to story Lions | Payton Turner sits out Thu Jul 30, 03:01 PM
Detroit Lions DE Payton Turner (back) did not participate in practice Thursday, July 30, because of back stiffness.
Link to storyPayton Turner player page
Lions | Giovanni Manu out a couple weeks Thu Jul 30, 09:31 AM
Detroit Lions OL Giovanni Manu (undisclosed) will miss 12 to 14 days with an undisclosed injury that aggravated in the first day of camp.
Link to story Lions | Giovanni Manu on NFI list Wed Jul 29, 04:19 PM
Detroit Lions OT Giovanni Manu (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Wednesday, July 29.
Link to story Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs reports for training camp, but appears to be holding in Wed Jul 29, 10:40 AM
It appears the Lions have a hold-in on their hands. Via multiple reporters on the scene, running back Jahmyr Gibbs did not participate in Wednesday's practice to open training camp. The Lions posted a picture of Gibbs having reported, which is an indication of a hold-in as opposed to a hold-out.
| Footballguys view: While HC Dan Campbell did not address the situation during his pre-practice press conference, Gibbs is eligible for an extension, and the two sides have reportedly been working toward a deal. Expect Gibbs to become the highest-paid player at his position. The No. 12 overall pick of the 2023 draft, Gibbs has been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons. In 2025, he rushed for 1,223 yards with 13 touchdowns while catching 77 passes for 616 yards with five TDs. He's being drafted with the first pick overall in fantasy drafts. This situation shouldn't change that. |
Jahmyr Gibbs player page
Lions | DET makes flurry of moves on Tuesday Tue Jul 28, 04:33 PM
Detroit Lions DL Jay Tufele was released from the team on Tuesday, July 28. The Lions also announced that DB Christian Izien and OL Christian Mahogany were placed on the Active/Non-Football Illness (NFI) list.
Link to storyJay Tufele player page
Lions | Troy Reeder joins Lions Mon Jul 27, 10:24 AM
Free-agent LB Troy Reeder (Rams) signed an undisclosed deal with the Detroit Lions Monday, July 27.
Link to storyTroy Reeder player page
Lions | Two safeties on the PUP list Sun Jul 26, 06:10 PM
Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) and S Kerby Joseph (knee) were placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, the team announced Sunday, July 26.
Link to storyBrian Branch player page
Lions | Tyler Conklin lands on PUP list Sun Jul 26, 06:06 PM
Detroit Lions TE Tyler Conklin (undisclosed) was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, the team announced Sunday, July 26.
Link to storyTyler Conklin player page
Lions | Sam LaPorta fully cleared for training camp Wed Jul 22, 12:09 AM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta (herniated disc) was reportedly cleared in full for training camp but is expected to be full go, according to a source on Tuesday, July 21.
| Footballguys view: LaPorta has settled in as one of the league's top tight ends. His TE1 season as a rookie defied history when it came to first-year tight ends as fantasy producers. But he's slowed down since, pulling in a combined 100 passes for 1,215 yards and 10 touchdowns in 25 games over the past two seasons. Nonetheless, he was on track for a third straight top-10 finish at his position last year, and he finished seventh in points per game. LaPorta is being drafted as TE8. |
Sam LaPorta player page
Lions | Impressive streak for Amon-Ra St. Brown Thu Jul 16, 12:37 AM
Detroit Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is the only player with at least 1,000 receiving yards and 10 touchdown catches in each of the past three seasons.
| Footballguys view: He also became the fourth player in NFL history to top 100 receptions and 10 touchdown catches in three straight seasons. His WR3 total points finish (he was WR4 in points per game) was the fourth straight season he's been a top-ten fantasy wide receiver. Can he keep it going? St. Brown enjoyed a career-high target share in 2025 (31.6 percent), which helped him to 13 top-20 fantasy outings. With no major additions at wideout or tight end, expect Jared Goff to continue looking St. Brown's way consistently. |
Amon-Ra St. Brown player page
Lions | Isaac TeSlaa stronger, more athletic Tue Jul 14, 10:21 AM
Detroit Lions WR Isaac TeSlaa is stronger and more athletic heading into his second year, according to wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery. 'He's done a good job of going and getting the football since he's been here and then now at the top of his breaks, they're so much cleaner,' Montgomery said 'He's so much stronger. What I like to do is I like to watch where we were, especially from an athleticism standpoint, to where he is now. It's not even close.'
| Footballguys view: Short-area quickness is valuable in the Lions' offense; it's part of why Amon-Ra St. Brown has been one of the most consistent receivers since joining the league in 2021. TeSlaa's bigger, but if he can mix his size with a faster get-off, he's going to attract more looks from Jared Goff on Sundays. TeSlaa's impact was limited as a rookie. Still, he finished strong with 12 catches, 174 yards, and four touchdowns in the final six games of the season. A stronger, faster, and smarter version of what we saw last year could lead to a more robust role. |
Lions | Sam LaPorta dangerous after the catch Sat Jul 11, 12:45 AM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta led all tight ends last season with 6.9 yards after the catch per reception.
| Footballguys view: LaPorta was limited by a back injury last year, which ended his season early. However, he was still extremely efficient with his opportunities. Last year, Drew Petzing aided Trey McBride to an elite season in Arizona. Petzing will now take over as the Lions' offensive coordinator, potentially signaling an increased role for the young tight end. |
Sam LaPorta player page
Lions | Terrion Arnold let go Mon Jun 29, 04:02 PM
Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold was released Monday, June 29.
| Footballguys view: Arnold, who faces four counts each of kidnapping and assault that could bring a life sentence, had his bond set at $1 million Monday. The state asked the judge to require Arnold to wear a GPS tracking device, but his attorneys argued that he would not be able to play football with such a device. That won't be an immediate issue. The Lions selected Arnold in the first round of the 2924 draft. His release leaves a major hole at the cornerback spot for the Lions, as he was scheduled to start on the outside opposite D.J. Reed. |