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

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

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

Detroit Lions can produce 2nd-most cap space in NFL with simple contract moves

Detroit Lions Could Create Second-Most Cap Space in NFL with Straightforward Contract Adjustments The Detroit Lions are projected to be $8.5 million over the salary cap for 2026, needing compliance by March 11. Despite this, they can remain active in free agency due to contract restructuring options. They can convert salaries, like Jared Goff’s, into … Read more