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Last Updated: Mon Apr 6, 2026, 2:31 PM

Detroit Lions

-- Lions Re-Sign Avonte Maddox --
Mon Apr 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have re-signed free-agent S Avonte Maddox.

-- Lions Sign Chuck Clark --
Tue Mar 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent S Chuck Clark.

-- Taylor Decker Watch --
Sat Mar 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

DFN reports veteran free-agent OT Taylor Decker says once he told the Lions that he wanted to play in 2026, they told him he needed to accept a pay cut. He thought about it for a few minutes, then decided the team didn't think he could be the team's starting left tackle anymore, so he asked for his release. He still wants to play, but is not certain it will happen, as it will depend on the offers he may get moving forward.

-- Lions Sign Ben Bartch --
Wed Mar 25, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The San Francisco Chronicle reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent OL Ben Bartch.

-- Lions Sign Payton Turner --
Fri Mar 20, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent DE Payton Turner.

-- Lions Re-Sign One --
Thu Mar 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have re-signed DL Myles Adams.

-- Lions Sign Greg Dortch --
Wed Mar 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent WR Greg Dortch has signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, sources said.

-- Lions Sign One --
Wed Mar 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent LB Damone Clark.

-- Lions Sign D.J. Wonnum --
Tue Mar 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent DE D.J. Wonnum to a one-year, $6 million contract.

-- Brian Branch Rehab Update --
Tue Mar 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) is not expected to be ready to play come Week #1.

-- Lions Host Ben Bartch --
Mon Mar 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions hosted free-agent OL Ben Bartch on Monday.

-- Lions Sign Roger McCreary --
Fri Mar 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent CB Roger McCreary to a one-year contract.

-- Lions Sign Tyler Conklin --
Fri Mar 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports the Lions have signed free-agent TE Tyler Conklin.

-- Lions Sign Christian Izien --
Thu Mar 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to sign free-agent CB Christian Izien to a one-year contract.

-- Lions Release Josh Paschal --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have released DE Josh Paschal.

-- Jared Goff Restructures --
Wed Mar 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports the Lions have restructured QB Jared Goff’s contract, which lowers Goff’s 2026 salary cap hit from $55 million to just $15 million and adds a void year in 2030.

-- Lions Re-Sign Teddy Bridgewater --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent QB Teddy Bridgewater has re-signed with the Detroit Lions.

-- Lions Re-Sign Rock Ya-Sin --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports free-agent CB Rock Ya-Sin is re-signing with the Detroit Lions on a one-year, $4 million contract.

-- Lions Re-Sign Malcolm Rodriguez --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have re-signed LB Malcolm Rodriguez to a one-year contract.

-- Lions Sign Isiah Pacheco --
Tue Mar 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to sign free-agent RB Isiah Pacheco to a one-year contract worth $1.81 million.

-- Lions Sign Larry Borom --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to sign free-agent OT Larry Borom.

-- Lions Sign Cade Mays --
Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to sign free-agent C Cade Mays to a three-year, $25 million contract.

-- Lions Release Taylor Decker --
Fri Mar 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have released veteran OT Taylor Decker.

-- Lions Re-Sign Jake Bates --
Wed Mar 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports the Lions have tendered exclusive-rights free-agent PK Jake Bates.

-- Lions Release Graham Glasgow --
Mon Mar 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have released OL Graham Glasgow. Glasgow’s release frees up $5.5 million in cap space for the Lions this season.

-- Texans Acquire David Montgomery --
Mon Mar 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have acquired RB David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions in exchange for OL Juice Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round draft pick and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.

-- Lions Acquire Juice Scruggs --
Mon Mar 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have acquired RB David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions in exchange for OL Juice Scruggs, a 2026 fourth-round draft pick and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.

-- David Montgomery Speaks --
Sun Mar 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports RB David Montgomery says he never said he wanted out of Detroit.

-- David Montgomery Wants Out of Detroit --
Sun Mar 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions are seeking a decent Day #3 pick in return for RB David Montgomery. Montgomery apparently wants out, and could be moved to the Seahawks if Seattle fails to re-sign RB Kenneth Walker.

-- Taylor Decker Will Play in 2026 --
Tue Feb 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker posted on Instagram that he will return for the 2026 NFL season.

-- David Montgomery Watch --
Tue Feb 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says he’s been in touch with RB David Montgomery and his agent and they’ve had healthy dialogue. “Those conversations are still fluid and we’ll just see how it goes,” Holmes said.

-- Lions to Play in Germany in 2026 --
Tue Feb 24, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions will play a regular season game in Munich, Germany in 2026.

-- Lions Eyeing Free-Agent Tackles --
Sat Feb 21, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have been sniffing around free agent tackles.

-- Rod Wood to Retire Soon --
Wed Feb 18, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Detroit Lions president and CEO Rod Wood has announced that he will retire before the start of the 2026 NFL season.

-- Lions Hiring Mike Kafka --
Mon Jan 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Giants interim HC Mike Kafka is joining the Lions in a high-ranking offensive staff role, per sources.

-- Dan Skipper Retires --
Thu Jan 22, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions OT Dan Skipper have announced that is retiring from the NFL.

-- Lions Name Drew Petzing --
Mon Jan 19, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have named Drew Petzing Offensive Coordinator.

-- Lions Want to Interview Arthur Smith --
Thu Jan 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith has been requested by the Detroit Lions for their vacant offensive coordinator position, a source said.

-- Lions to Interview Jake Peetz --
Fri Jan 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have scheduled an interview with Seahawks passing game coordinator Jake Peetz for their offensive coordinator vacancy.

-- David Montgomery Watch --
Thu Jan 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says the team will have an in-depth discussion about RB David Montgomery’s future in Detroit this offseason. Montgomery is under contract through 2027. The Lions can save $11.26 million by cutting him this offseason, while taking on $8.6 million in dead money. Holmes adds that the Lions love Montgomery and believe he deserves to be in a situation where his skill set can be utilized.

-- Lions Contact Mike McDaniel --
Thu Jan 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have reached out to former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel about their vacant offensive coordinator position, sources say.

-- Adios Lions OC John Morton --
Tue Jan 6, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Detroit Lions have parted ways with OC John Morton.

-- Lions Likely to Play Starters This Final Week --
Mon Dec 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell said... “I expect the guys that we have here to give it what they got one more time,” when asked about expectations for the finale against the Bears.

-- Brian Branch Lost for the Season --
Fri Dec 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles on Thursday night the Cowboys.

-- Lions IR Brock Wright --
Thu Dec 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have placed TE Brock Wright (neck) on injured reserve with a neck injury. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Lions IR Terrion Arnold --
Mon Dec 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have placed CB Terrion Arnold (shoulder) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Frank Ragnow Watch --
Mon Dec 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell said he has no indication about whether or not C Frank Ragnow (hamstring) will attempt to return in 2026.

-- Frank Ragnow Will Not Play in 2025 --
Sat Nov 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports retired Detroit Lions C Frank Ragnow (hamstring) failed his physical and won’t rejoin the Lions this year. The physical revealed a grade three hamstring strain that will keep him out for the rest of the season.

-- Lions to Extend Jahmyr Gibbs in 2026 --
Thu Nov 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions are expected to sign RB Jahmyr Gibbs to a contract extension this offseason.

-- Frank Ragnow Expected to Unretire --
Wed Nov 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Detroit Lions C Frank Ragnow is expected to come out of retirement.

-- Lions Activate Two --
Sat Nov 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Detroit Lions have activated CB Khalil Dorsey and CB D.J. Reed from injured reserve and both are expected to play Sunday versus the Giants.

-- Lions Activate Malcolm Rodriguez --
Tue Nov 18, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have activated LB Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) from the PUP list.

-- Lions IR Sam LaPorta --
Sat Nov 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter report the Detoit Lions have placed TE Sam LaPorta (back) on injured reserve due to his back injury, sidelining him a minimum of four games.

-- John Morton: I Failed Jameson Williams --
Thu Oct 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions OC John Morton said “I failed him” when asked about WR Jameson Williams’ lack of production this season. “I looked at everything, as far as that. I’m going to do a better job with that. But there has been opportunities where it just didn’t happen. ... It’s not like we aren’t going to try to target him. So that was the biggest thing. ... So I looked at everything, and I failed him. That’s what I told him. I have to do a better job with that. But it’s a two-way street. We definitely looked at that.”

-- Lions Extend Aidan Hutchinson --
Wed Oct 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have signed DE Aidan Hutchinson to a four-year contract extension worth $180 million, including $141 million in guarantees. Hutchinson, 25, is now signed with Detroit through 2030.

-- Lions Activate Alim McNeill --
Mon Oct 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have activated DL Alim McNeill (PUP/knee) to play tonight against the Buccaneers.

-- Brian Branch Loses Appeal; Suspended One Game --
Wed Oct 15, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports NFL hearing officer Jordy Nelson has upheld Detroit Lions S Brian Branch’s one-game suspension.

-- Brian Branch Suspended One Game --
Mon Oct 13, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions S Brian Branch has been suspended for one game due to the post-game confrontation from Sunday night. It will be a one-game suspension without pay for Wilson, who can appeal the decision.

-- Lions IR D.J. Reed --
Wed Oct 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have placed CB D.J. Reed (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Lions IR Marcus Davenport --
Mon Sep 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have placed DE Marcus Davenport (chest) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- More Isaac TeSlaa Movin Forward --
Mon Sep 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell said Detroit plans to use rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa more on offense moving forward. TeSlaa’s lack of involvement was due to his illness and missing practice kept them from wanting to load him up too much.

-- No New Deal for Aidan Hutchinson Right Now --
Sun Sep 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions and DE Aidan Hutchinson are not expected to agree to terms on a new deal prior to the season.

-- Lions Extend Jameson Williams --
Sat Sep 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Detroit Lions have signed WR Jameson Williams to a three-year, $83 million extension, including $67 million guaranteed.

-- Lions Workout C.J. Beathard --
Wed Sep 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions worked out free-agent QB C.J. Beathard on Wednesday.

-- Lions Begin Contract Extension Talks with Jameson Williams --
Mon Sep 1, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Detroit Lions have started discussions with WR Jameson Williams regarding a potential contract extension, according to GM Brad Holmes.

-- Za'Darius Smith Watch --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions traded for veteran DE Za'Darius Smith during the season, and this year, both Smith and Lions officials have said they’d be interested in a reunion. But Smith remains a free agent, and there have been no recent talks between the two sides. The Lions have one open roster spot at the moment, but when Lions GM Brad Holmes was asked if it’s possible that the Lions could use that spot on Smith, he didn’t sound like anything is imminent. “Anything’s a possibility. At any point, I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Holmes said. “But the one open roster spot is not for a specific player. It’s for the player that makes the most sense for us, whoever that might be.”

-- Lions Begin Contract Exension Talks for Aidan Hutchinson --
Thu Aug 28, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes says the team and DE Aidan Hutchinson’s representation have begun contract discussions. “We have had dialogue that has started and so we’ll just kind of see where it goes,” Holmes said. “But in terms of the level of importance, yeah, that has not changed. Aidan’s very important.”

-- Lions Sign Daniel Thomas --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have signed veteran free-agent S Daniel Thomas.

-- Lions Trade Tim Patrick --
Wed Aug 27, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

AP reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired WR Tim Patrick from the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick.

-- Sione Vaki Could Miss Week #1 --
Tue Aug 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports Lions RB Sione Vaki (hamstring) could miss the Week #1 game against the Packers.

-- Lions Release Hendon Hooker --
Mon Aug 25, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have waived QB Hendon Hooker.

-- Graham Glasgow Injures Lower Leg --
Thu Aug 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

MLive.com reports Detroit Lions C Graham Glasgow (lower leg) left Thursday’s joint practice against the Texans with an injury.

-- Josh Paschal Still OUT Indefinitely --
Thu Aug 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

MLive.com reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell says DT Josh Paschal (undisclosed - NFI) will be out longer than expected. He thought he would be practicing by September, but it may be more like October.

-- Sam LaPorta OUT for a Bit --
Thu Aug 14, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit News reports Lions TE Sam LaPorta (undisclosed) will miss a little bit of time, per HC Dan Campbell. Campbell says it's a minor issue.

-- Morice Norris Injury Update --
Mon Aug 11, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions S Morice Norris’ (concussion) injury during Friday night’s preseason game was so alarming that the game was called short after he was taken off the field by an ambulance, but Norris is doing well today. HC Dan Campbell said on Monday morning that Norris is OK and will get some time off while he goes through the NFL’s concussion protocol. “Mo’s back with us. He’s doing well,” Campbell said. “It’s good to have him back and he’s good. He’s in concussion protocol, we’re going to take it nice and easy and make sure he’s good over the next 10-14 days and re-assess. That’s good news.”

-- Morice Norris Injured; Taken to Hospital --
Sat Aug 9, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions S Morice Norris (head) was transported to an Atlanta hospital Friday night after taking a knee to the head. Lions HC Dan Campbell offered an update after the game was suspended, with the final 14:50 unplayed. “Obviously thoughts and prayers with Mo Norris,” Campbell said. “We got some positive information on him when he [arrived] at the hospital. I’ll have to just leave it like that. When something like that happens, it puts things in perspective. We’re just praying for Mo.” Campbell then expounded on the positive news. “He’s breathing. He’s talking. It’s good. He’s got some movement,” Campbell said. “Now, they’re running more tests.”

-- Lions IR Ennis Rakestraw Jr. --
Thu Aug 7, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Free Press reports the Lions have placed CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (shoulder) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Dominic Lovett OUT 10 Fays --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports Lions HC Dan Campbell says WR Dominic Lovett (abdominal) will miss about 10 days of practice.

-- Aidan Hutchinson Contract Watch --
Wed Aug 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions want to sign star DE Aidan Hutchinson to a contract extension, but they have not had any “intense talks” yet. “Look, we’ll definitely get some dialogue going soon here, but those things take time, especially the larger the deal is,” GM Brad Holmes said.

-- Ennis Rakestraw Injures Shoulder --
Mon Aug 4, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

MLive.com reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell says CB Ennis Rakestraw (shoulder) is getting his shoulder checked and they will know more later. "Hate it for the kid. It's not his fault. Just one of those tough deals. All you can do is try to get it better, rehab, come back stronger, that's all you can do."

-- Lions Activate Taylor Decker --
Sun Aug 3, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports the Lions have activated OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) from the PUP list.

-- Alex Anzalone Gets Raise --
Thu Jul 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports the Lions have adjusted LB Alex Anzalone’s 2025 base salary and incentives. He got a $250,000 pay bump, bringing his total base salary to $6.25 million. The Lions also fully guaranteed that sum and added as yet undisclosed incentives.

-- Kerby Joseph Sits Again Tuesday --
Tue Jul 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell says S Kerby Joseph (knee) missed his third consecutive practice due to “knee irritation.”

-- Terrion Arnold Injures Hamstring --
Tue Jul 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold (hamstring) left Tuesday’s practice early and he’s being evaluated for a hamstring injury. Arnold worked with a trainer on the side of the field rather than head inside for further evaluation, but the team has not offered an official update on his condition.

-- Alex Anzalone Returns to Practice --
Sat Jul 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports Lions LB Alex Anzalone (hamstring) practiced for the first time in training camp on Saturday.

-- Lions Expanding Route Tree for Jameson Williams --
Sat Jul 26, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams said he is running more route under OC John Morton. "I knew I could run more routes, but he's putting me in position to run more routes so I'm getting better with cuts and angles and how to run this route and that route, so I would say I'm more polished in my route game," Williams said.

-- Two Lions Injured --
Thu Jul 24, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold left today's practice early and is being evaluated for a leg injury. LB Derrick Barnes also left practice early and is being evaluated for a hand injury.

-- Lions Host Kyzir White --
Wed Jul 23, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Detroit Lions hosted free-agent LB Kyzir White on Wednesday.

-- Miles Frazier OUT for Months --
Tue Jul 22, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell says OL Miles Frazier (knee) will be out until September or October.

-- Sione Vaki Injures Leg --
Mon Jul 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Detroit Lions RB Sione Vaki (leg) left practice early and is being evaluated for a leg injury, per the team.

-- Alex Anzalone OUT With a Hamstring Injury --
Mon Jul 21, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports Lions HC Dan Campbell says there is no timetable for LB Alex Anzalone (hamstring) to return to action.

-- Ennis Rakestraw Jr. Injury Update --
Sun Jul 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (chest) is believed to have suffered a chest contusion. HC Dan Campbell says Rakestraw “should be okay” after suffering a chest injury on Sunday. He is expected to miss a few days.

-- Taylor Decker Recovering from Shoulder Surgery --
Sun Jul 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) was placed on the physically unable to perform list upon reporting to training camp. HC Dan Campbell says he is recovering from shoulder surgery. Campbell said that the hope is that Decker will be able to start practicing after the Lions face the Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio on July 31st.

-- Levi Onwuzurike Lost for the Season --
Sun Jul 20, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Detroit Lions DT Levi Onwuzurike (torn ACL) suffered a torn ACL and will miss the entire season, HC Dan Campbell said today. Onwuzurike opened camp on the reserve/physically unable to perform list but it was only today that Campbell explained why. “Levi is out for the year. Levi’s surgery, it was significant, but it needed to be done. Out of his control but it needed to be done, so he will miss the season,” Campbell said. “It was a knee, ACL, so he got that taken care of.”

-- Lions Workout Malik Davis --
Sat Jul 19, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports free-agent RB Malik Davis recently worked out for the Detroit Lions.

-- Lions Sign 2nd-Rounder Tate Ratledge --
Thu Jul 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have signed 2nd-round draft pick OL Tate Ratledge to a four-year contract.

-- Lions List Many --
Thu Jul 17, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Lions official website reports the following Lions players are declared physical unable to perform: OT Taylor Decker, CB Khalil Dorsey, OG Miles Frazier, DL Alim McNeill, LB Malcolm Rodriguez, and DL Mekhi Wingo. The following Lions players are declared non-football injury: DL Josh Paschal and CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver. The following player is being placed on reserve/physically unable to perform: DL Levi Onwuzurike.

-- Aidan Hutchinson Watch --
Sat Jul 12, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson (leg) is "exactly where I need to be (physically)" in regards to his recovery from the broken fibula and tibia he suffered in October of 2024. "I'm exactly where I need to be. Every year I've been able to improve on my own physical attributes along with the mental ones, so I feel like every year I take a step. Despite having that rehab this offseason, I feel like I'm in the perfect spot and exactly where I need to be going into Year 4," Hutchinson said.

-- Jameson Williams Could be Traded in 2026 If... --
Tue Jul 8, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports a WR Jameson Williams trade from the Detroit Lions could be on the horizon in 2026 if the sides can’t agree on a contract extension.

-- Malcolm Rodriguez Rehab Update --
Thu Jun 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions are planning to play much of the 2025 season without LB Malcolm Rodriguez (knee). Rodriguez tore his ACL during the 2024 season and HC Dan Campbell gave an update on his timetable during a Thursday press conference. Rodriguez was injured in late November and it looks like it will be about a year before he’ll be back on the field. “He’s not gonna be starting the season out,” Campbell said. “Conservatively, November. That’s probably the best way to say it. Probably November, somewhere in there.”

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