The Lions

Lions Mock Draft Roundup: Post-Combine projections are split

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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

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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

2026 NFL Combine results: 5 winners from the wide receivers group

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2026 NFL Combine Highlights: Top 5 Wide Receiver Winners The Detroit Lions, while not urgently needing wide receivers for the 2026 NFL Draft, may explore options to fill the WR4 role as Kalif Raymond becomes a free agent and ages. At the recent Combine, standout performers included Kevin Coleman (Missouri), Kaden Wetjen (Iowa), Eric Rivers … Read more