GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Injuries on defense was the Lions’ fatal flaw last year. So far, it’s not looking any better this go around. Training camp opened for the Lions Sunday and kicked off with an announcement that defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike will miss the entire season with a knee injury.

The Detroit Lions have signed second-round pick Tate Ratledge to his rookie contract. Ratledge's rookie contract is estimated to be a four-year deal worth a total of $7,652,736 according to Spotrac. He was the first of two offensive linemen the Lions drafted in 2025, with Miles Frazier being the other selection in 2025.

The Lions got a starting-caliber cornerback for under market value—hard to beat that, right? This is where I differentiate between best value contract and best contract in general.

For now, Anzalone is back in Allen Park and Campbell refuses to believe his absence from practice is any type of “hold-in” situation.

The Lions will be facing pressure during the 2025 NFL season after how they ended last season. But which player is under the most pressure?

Small joins a crowded backfield in Detroit, where he will likely compete for another practice squad opportunity. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery lead the Lions’ elite one-two punch, with Sione Vaki and Craig Reynolds serving as their primary backups. Kyle Robichaux joins Small as the two depth pieces at the bottom of the backfield totem pole.

Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport listed Detroit Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill among the most overpaid players in the NFL on July 3.

NFL players are well aware that to secure a significant contract extension, they must first deliver outstanding performances on the field. They must be effective in their role, bec

A Detroit Lions trade proposal lands the team an All-Pro pass rusher on a projected $103 million contract to pair with Aidan Hutchinson.

In 2024 Goff signed a four-year extension with the Lions during the off season. The average annual value (AAV) is $53 million with guaranteed money at $170.6 milion. The Lions’ QB will earn $401.6 million in earnings by the time his contract expires in 2028.