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Throughout the offseason, SB Nation will host surveys for NFL fans, sponsored by the folks over at FanDuel Sportsbook. For Pride of Detroit, we are tasked with fielding questions from Detroit Lions fans, and with OTAs/minicamp behind us, let’s predict which undrafted rookie could make an impact on the Lions roster in 2026.
This offseason, the Lions signed nine undrafted rookie free agents, and we broke down their on-field skill sets and potential, explored the guarantees in their contracts, and our staff even picked our favorite UDFA rookies immediately following the draft.
However, we have yet to get Lions fans’...
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta may have been limited to walkthroughs at OTAs and minicamp, but that isn’t stopping him from a trip down to Nashville for the sixth-annual Tight End University week of events.
Tight End University (or TEU) was founded by George Kittle, Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen in 2021. Each year, some of the best tight ends descend upon Nashville for a week of fun, football, and sharing of knowledge. Here’s how their official website describes the annual summit.
Tight End University was created to bring the Tight End community together for an immersive three-day...
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Earlier this week, we broke down the nine biggest winners from Detroit Lions OTAs and minicamp. Unfortunately, everyone can’t be winners.
The following list of six players who I believe saw their stock fall over the past month are far from in trouble. There’s relatively little on the line in the spring, but for various reasons–amount of reps, what coaches are saying, competition at the position, or injury–my expectations for these players have slightly dropped.
Again, I want to retirate that we’re talking very low stakes in the spring, but I don’t think any of these people helped their case....
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On Tuesday, the Detroit Lions announced 10 dates in which fans will be able to attend training camp practices for the 2026 season. Here’s a look at all 10 practices, half of which will be available to the general public:
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When it comes to development, players and coaches often talk about the Year 2 jump. As rookies, players are often overwhelmed and overworked in their first season. Their offseason is spent preparing for the draft, then they’re immediately plunged into NFL life. With their heads spinning and minds deep in the playbook, it can be hard to keep their focus right. Year 2, many of those distractions are behind players, and they can have a normal offseason to play the game they love.
But jumps in development are not limited to Year 2 players. Sometimes it takes a couple years...
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On the very first day of Detroit Lions OTAs, coach Dan Campbell offered a warning to reporters and fans.
“We’re going to have two fields and walkthrough. So don’t read into all that,” Campbell said. “‘I saw so-and-so on field two.’ Okay. Doesn’t mean anything, the guys know that too.”
It’s a fair and necessary reminder that roster decisions are not even close to being made in June, and with no pads or contact allowed during these sessions, the goal isn’t as much to evaluate as it is to teach and install concepts. Creating any sort of definitive opinions about...
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With the conclusion of Detroit Lions OTAs and minicamp last week, all will be relatively quiet for an entire month. But right around the corner is training camp, and on Monday, the league announced report dates for all 32 teams.
For the Lions, rookies will report to camp on July 25 and veterans will follow them three days later on July 28. In the past, the first training camp practice is the day after veterans arrive. So you can expect the first Lions training camp practice at or around July 29.
The league also announced all of the joint practices...
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Before we get into my list of the nine biggest winners from Detroit Lions OTAs and minicamp, let’s make one thing clear: jobs are not won in the spring. Practices are very low-key, and coaches are using most of the time to start installing the playbook and getting their players up to speed mentally.
At the same time, our first look at the 2026 Detroit Lions also allows us to see where the depth chart initially stands heading into training camp. And having talked with just about every coach on staff over the past month, we also have some initial...
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An NFL team’s starting lineup is more of a theory than a truth. For one, injuries arise each season, forcing reshuffling up and down the depth chart. Additionally, teams have not shied away from rotations, from running back carousels to swapping around defensive linemen to present new looks.
The Detroit Lions have done their best to create a rounded roster from top to bottom in 2026, but will that materialize when the season arises? Which position group’s depth do you feel most confident in?
Today’s Question of the Day is:
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The Detroit Lions aren’t considered favorites for the NFC this year, but it may surprise you to hear that they still remain NFC North favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. As we’ve pointed out several times this offseason, Detroit’s roster remains pretty darn strong, and we’re not the only one who think that way.
But like any team, there are concerns and ways the upcoming season could go wrong. Whether it’s being thin at a certain position and vulnerable to injuries, or a player who is not yet reliable, every team has its warts, and the Lions are no exception.
So...
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