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Lions Rally Late But Fall 16-14 to Bengals in Preseason Opener
Photo: Katie Stratman ~ Imagn ImagesCINCINNATI, Ohio ~ The Detroit Lions opened their preseason Thursday night with a hard-fought 16-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, but the score ...
Aug 13, 2026
Campbell to Evaluate Rookies Against Bengals' Big Four on Thursday
ALLEN PARK ~ Strategies clash ahead of the Lions' preseason opener against the Bengals. Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell said Thursday's game will be an evaluation period for players looking to e...
Aug 11, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han - USA TODAY NETWORK
Lions Extend Jahmyr Gibbs as Week Two of Training Camp Wraps Up
ALLEN PARK, MICH. ~ The Detroit Lions made running back Jahmyr Gibbs the highest paid player at his position on Thursday afternoon, signing him to a three-year, $67.5 million extension, worth up to $7...
Aug 07, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Detroit Lions Name New President
DETROIT, MICH. ~ After conducting a national search, the Detroit Lions have a named a successor to former president Rod Wood, who retired in March. Pistons COO Richard Haddad will serve as the team's ...
Aug 05, 2026 Photo: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Lions' First Padded Practice Spotlights Defensive Evaluations Amid Early‑Camp Injuries
ALLEN PARK ~ Fans flooded the Meijer Performance Center Monday morning to watch the Detroit Lions gear up in full pads for the first time this training camp. Practice physicality rose as defenders wor...
Aug 03, 2026 Photo: Anna McManus
Dan Campbell is Confident Despite Lions Injuries and Terrion Arnold Release
ALLEN PARK ~ Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell said the team could be without key players to start the season, but expressed confidence in the roster's overall strength as veterans reported for tr...
Jul 29, 2026 Photo: Anna McManus
Detroit Lions Training Camp Set to Kick Off Saturday
ALLEN PARK, MICH. ~ 2026 NFL training camp for the Detroit Lions is set to begin tomorrow as the rookies will look to impress coaches over the first few days at the Meijer Performance Center. Veterans...
Jul 24, 2026 Photo: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Lions Release Terrion Arnold After Bond Set at $1 Million
ALLEN PARK, MICH. ~ The Detroit Lions announced Monday afternoon that they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold following his pre-trial detention hearing on charges for kidnapping and robbery. Chie...
Jun 29, 2026
Detroit Commits to Defensive Leader Campbell With 4-Year Extension
DETROIT ~ The Detroit Lions have signed linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year, $81 million contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2030 season. The deal includes $51 million ...
May 27, 2026
Detroit Lions Reveal 2026 Game Schedule
DETROIT ~ The Detroit Lions announced their 2026 game schedule on Thursday, featuring nine home games and their first international game since 2015. The opponents and dates are listed below: 1 Sunday,...
May 15, 2026
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