Christian Izien agrees to one-year deal with Lions

Christian Izien Signs One-Year Contract with Lions The Detroit Lions have signed cornerback Christian Izien to a one-year deal. The 25-year-old, who started his career as an underrated free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023, played 45 games over three seasons, recording five passes defensed, three interceptions, and three forced fumbles. Izien saw … Read more

Lions Mock Draft Roundup: Post-Combine projections are split

Lions Mock Draft Roundup: Diverging Projections After the Combine The 2026 NFL Combine has concluded, prompting analysts to release fresh mock drafts ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. A survey of 60 mock drafts reveals a fairly even split in projections for the Detroit Lions, with 29 favoring offensive linemen and 31 leaning toward defense, … Read more

Report: Lions tender K Jake Bates ERFA offer

Report: Lions Extend ERFA Offer to Kicker Jake Bates The Detroit Lions are starting to secure their players ahead of free agency by tendering kicker Jake Bates an exclusive rights free agent offer. This provides Bates a one-year contract at the minimum salary of $1,075,000, which he can choose to sign or decline. Bates, who … Read more