Detroit Lions: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Lions Trade Pitch Gives Up First Rounder to Land an All-Pro Solution to Their Pass Rush Problem

It's time for another hypothetical Detroit Lions trade. Throughout the offseason, there has been quite a bit of prognostication about what trades the Lions could potentially make to upgrade their roster.

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What AFC Coaches Said at Annual Meetings About Detroit Lions

Here is a collection of comments made by AFC head coaches across the NFL about the Detroit Lions during the 2025 Annual League Meetings. On Brad Holmes: "Listen, I think Brad has his own style of doing things.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Talk / March 31

Brad Holmes: Jahmyr Gibbs can carry entire load, this setup will prolong his longevity

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs led the Lions in offensive touches during the 2024 season, but that might not have been the case if not for an injury that knocked David Montgomery out for the final three weeks of the regular season.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 31

Harbaugh: I Bet Aidan Hutchinson Will Be 'Even Better' After Injury

Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has dealt with a prolonged rehabilitation following a significant injury in the past. Against the Dallas Cowboys, the emerging Defensive Player of the Year candidate suffered a broken tibia and fibula, which prematurely ended his 2024 season.

Jameson Williams News / Pro Football Rumors / March 31

Lions likely to exercise WR Jameson Williams’ fifth-year option

Jameson Williams‘ time with the Lions has seen a number of ups and downs to date. A decision will need to made regarding his 2026 fifth-year option this spring, and the team is leaning toward picking it up.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Lions All-Pro Agrees to Pay Cut for 2025 Season

The Detroit Lions have been pretty quiet this offseason when it comes to adding outside talent, but they have kept plenty busy dealing with their roster from 2024.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / March 31

Lions DL John Cominsky announces his retirement

John Cominsky was unavailable due to injury throughout the 2024 campaign, and he will not be back on the field in the future. The veteran defensive lineman announced his retirement on Monday.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 31

Brad Holmes didn't even try to sugarcoat the tenuous status of Hendon Hooker

The signs have been there, dating back to training camp last summer. As Hendon Hooker struggled to usurp Nate Sudfeld in the battle to be Jared Goff's primary backup, the Detroit Lions invited the idea of keeping three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / March 31

2025 NFL Draft: Skill position fits for Detroit Lions on all 3 days

We start our 2025 Detroit Lions draft preview with a sneaky depth need among the skill groups. The owners’ meetings mark the final leg of news for the NFL before the calendar truly flips completely towards the NFL Draft, so now is as good of a time as any to start our NFL draft preview series.

Detroit Lions News / Viral Sports News / March 31

Report: Detroit Lions Still Interested in Star Defender

The Detroit Lions’ offseason has been a rollercoaster for fans eagerly awaiting a solution at the edge rusher position to complement star Aidan Hutchinson.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Side Lion Report / March 31

Offseason signs point to another huge season for Jahmyr Gibbs in 2025

The Detroit Lions are in the part of their offseason schedule where players enjoy a decent amount of downtime, but that doesn't mean the grind has stopped for several of the team's biggest stars.

Dan Campbell News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 31

'Are You Still Hungry?': Dan Campbell Reveals New Message

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is ready to again challenge the members of the roster. After two seasons winning the division and appearing in the postseason, Campbell wants to challenge the team to gear up for another run at a Super Bowl in 2025.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Lions Still in Touch With Former All-Pro's Agent

It seems there may still be hope the Detroit Lions will land a veteran edge rusher they can trust to play alongside Aidan Hutchinson. Fans have been waiting to see what the team would do at the position this offseason and the moves from the team have been underwhelming.

Brad Holmes News / Pride of Detroit / March 31

Detroit Lions still keeping in touch with Za’Darius Smith’s agent

The Detroit Lions released Za’Darius Smith due to his cost, but Brad Holmes appears open to a reunion at a lower price. One of the players, unfortunately, lost in the fold of the Detroit Lions’ modest approach to free agency was defensive end Za’Darius Smith.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 31

Brad Holmes gives flimsy excuse for Lions releasing Za'Darius Smith

When the Detroit Lions acquired Za'Darius Smith at last season's trade deadline, they did so knowing how his contract was structured. It was clear that contract would be adjusted if he was going to stay with the team in 2025, but all he did was deliver as hoped and prove he should stick around.

Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 31

Lions Plan To Exercise Fifth-Year Option For WR Jameson Williams

Lions GM Brad Holmes said the plan is to pick up the fifth-year option for WR Jameson Williams, per Eric Woodyard. “Look, it’s heading that way that we are most likely gonna be doing that we are mostly likely gonna be doing that,” Holmes said during the annual league meeting.