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PFF confirms what Lions general manager Brad Holmes won't acknowledge

While head coach Dan Campbell said he thinks the Detroit Lions' "Super Bowl window" is "absolutely open" after last season's playoff loss to the Washington Commanders, general manager Brad Holmes remained steadfast in denying that any such window even exists.

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Fact or Fiction: Are Bears Lions' Biggest Divisional Threat?

The Detroit Lions will more than likely be a heavy favorite to win the NFC North for a third straight season in 2025. However, it doesn’t mean they won’t face stiff competition along the way from their divisional foes. Just last year, the Lions, the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers each won at least 11 games.

Jameson Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 19

Jameson Williams Made Lions History in 2024

After being limited in each of his first two NFL seasons, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams emerged as one of the league's elite deep threats in 2024.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / April 19

Can you guess this Lions lineman in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Think you can figure out which Lions player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game! We’re back for another day of the Pride of Detroit in-5 daily trivia game.

Boomer Esiason News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

How many of the NFL regular-season MVPs can you name in six minutes?

The 'AP NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

The 'NFL quarterbacks with 10+ touchdowns in their final season' quiz

The 'Quarterbacks with the most passing yards in an NFL season' quiz

Jameson Williams News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 18

Notes: Jameson Williams Not Lions Only Bold Trade Up Attempt

The Detroit Lions' biggest move to date in the NFL draft under Brad Holmes was to trade up 20 spots in the first round to select wide receiver Jameson Williams.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

Za'Darius Smith News / Athlon Sports / April 18

There's Still One Move the Lions Should Make Before the NFL Draft

When the Detroit Lions released Za'Darius Smith right before the start of free agency, the move left them with a major need to fill on the edge. More than two months later, the Lions still haven't fill that need.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 18

NFC Notes: Ben Johnson, Ennis Rakestraw, Brad Holmes, Bears, Lions

Bears HC Ben Johnson commented on building out the roster at certain skill positions as he enters his first season at the helm in Chicago. “To me, that’s

Terrion Arnold News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Former Alabama Star Reveals Truth About NIL

College athletics have never been the same since 2021, the year that NIL was legalized. During that 2021 season, Alabama football went 11-1, winning the SEC Championship before losing the national title to Georgia.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 18

Lions Mock Draft Roundup: New Prospects Emerge

It's time for the 13th and final Detroit Lions OnSI mock draft roundup for the 2025 NFL Draft. Over the last week, the Lions have prioritized beefing up their pass-rush, plus have increasingly targeted the wide receiver position at No.

Brad Holmes News / Side Lion Report / April 18

Brad Holmes isn't hiding his thoughts on Lions' NFL Draft strategy

Brad Holmes met with the media on Thursday to discuss all things regarding the NFL Draft and free agency. Usually, Holmes keeps most of his thoughts very close to the chest and doesn't want to speak to the media about organizational decisions.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / April 18

Brad Holmes reveals the status of Lions-Za'Darius Smith reunion

The Za'Darius Smith situation has been a very interesting one in Detroit over the past couple of months. Smith was traded to the Lions at the trade deadline last season, after the Lions had a wealth of injuries on the defensive line.

Detroit Lions News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Why The Lions Can’t Delay Re-Signing Elite Veteran to Contract

The Detroit Lions’ salary cap faces a major hit from the existing contract extensions of Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell, David Montgomery, and Alim McNeill.

Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / April 18

7 round Detroit Lions mock draft featuring only WWE Superstars who played in the NFL or NCAA ahead of WrestleMania

WrestleMania 41 is this weekend, and I don't know about you, but I am so ready for this little break ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. On the way out, I want to have a little fun.

Terrion Arnold News / Detroit Lions on SI / April 18

Terrion Arnold Will Announce Lions Pick on Day 2 of NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions will be represented on the NFL Draft stage by their first-round pick from a season ago. According to a league release Thursday, cornerback Terrion Arnold will represent the Lions by announcing one of the team's picks during the second day of the draft.

Brad Holmes News / Pro Football Talk / April 18

Lions G.M. Brad Holmes: You can get in trouble chasing needs in the draft

If one were to look at the many mock drafts being released ahead of next Thursday's start to the actual draft, it would be fair to assume that the Lions are on track to add an edge rusher to their roster with the 28th overall pick.

Jameson Williams News / Pride of Detroit / April 18

VIDEO: Addressing the Jameson Williams trade discourse

Meko and Morgan are back on the Pride of Detroit YouTube channel addressing some of the discourse taking place around Lions’ receiver Jameson Williams.

Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / April 18

Your daily Lions trivia game, Friday edition

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Mock Draft Predicts Lions Will Select All-SEC Defender at Position Where Their Depth Chart is Crowded

The closer we get to the NFL Draft, the wider the range of positions the Detroit Lions could target in the first round seems to get. For a while, it seemed like the debate about there first round was only which edge rusher they would select.

Brad Holmes News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Lions GM Brad Holmes Makes Clear Statement About Team's Draft Strategy

With a week until this year's NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions still haven't solved their need for an edge rusher. That has many expecting them to select one in the first round of the upcoming draft.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / April 17

Aidan Hutchinson completes rehab; Lions not discussing deal with Za’Darius Smith

As Aidan Hutchinson has progressed through rehab on his broken leg, it has long been expected he would be available for the Lions’ offseason work. His latest comments on the subject confirm that should be the case.

Za'Darius Smith News / A to Z Sports / April 17

The chances of Za'Darius Smith returning to the Lions are starting to look a little bleak

The Detroit Lions made a move that surprised some Lions fans when they released Za'Darius Smith ahead of free agency. From a financial standpoint, the move made sense.

Detroit Lions News / The Lead / April 16

Who Are the Top 3 Running Backs in Lions History?

With the NFL Draft right around the corner, it’s time to take a quick look at some of the best running backs in Detroit Lions history. Each of the top three running backs were drafted by the Lions, and proved themselves quickly. *These players were ranked on overall yards and impact on the team.

Aidan Hutchinson News / Gridiron Heroics / April 14

'I’ve Got My Last Evaluation Tests': Aidan Hutchinson Gives Update On Injury Rehab And Return To Detroit Lions

Aidan Hutchinson suffered a devastating injury that forced him to end the season. The Detroit Lions DE broke his fibula and tibia, leaving fans upset after his exit.