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Lions' looming Brian Branch decision is more complicated than it seems

2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (408+ words) It often feels like an excuse, as other teams of the Detroit Lions' ilk have similar concerns but still make notable moves. But general manager Brad Holmes consistently talks about the financial constraints he's under, due to an ongoing pipeline…...

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Breaking down how the Lions could plan to extend Brian Branch's contract

14+ hour, 10+ min ago  (536+ words) The Detroit Lions have what many call champagne problems. Too many good players deserving of big paydays and not enough money to go around to extend every one of them. With Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, D.J. Reed, Kerby…...

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Lions' D.J. Wonnum reveals how he plans to help unlock Aidan Hutchinson

20+ hour, 16+ min ago  (465+ words) The Detroit Lions went into the 2026 offseason looking for a familiar need in the form of a running mate for Aidan Hutchinson. They hope their latest addition can be the answer they have long sought on the open market. Though…...

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Lions just got another bid of caution over a pain point that's still standing

16+ hour, 26+ min ago  (460+ words) This offseason, the Detroit Lions have once again undergone some more change. It isn't nearly the type of change that last offseason brought, but still significant, nonetheless. The biggest change, of course, has happened up front across the offensive line....

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Brad Holmes gets brutally honest about why the Lions traded David Montgomery

23+ hour, 16+ min ago  (290+ words) During his press conference to wrap up last season, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes was very candid when asked about running back David Montgomery's future. The Lions have since traded Montgomery to the Houston Texans before signing free-agent running…...

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sidelionreport.com > brad-holmes-says-quiet-part-out-loud-lions-frustrating-free-agency

Brad Holmes says the quiet part out loud about Lions' frustrating free agency

20+ hour, 46+ min ago  (441+ words) The Detroit Lions, predictably, avoided major moves in the first wave of free agency, opting for bargain signings rather than a big swing. Detroit signed 12 players to affordable one-year deals, with center Cade Mays the only free agent to land…...

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sidelionreport.com > this-lions-trade-idea-replace-taylor-decker-says-it-all-where-they-stand

This Lions trade idea to replace Taylor Decker says it all about where they stand

20+ hour, 55+ min ago  (450+ words) Once he decided to return for an 11th NFL season, Taylor Decker continuing to suit up for the Detroit Lions felt automatic to the point that the alternative was not worthy of discussion. Then Decker went public to say he had…...

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sidelionreport.com > adam-schefter-just-made-lions-jahmyr-gibbs-decision-even-more-urgent

Adam Schefter just made Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs decision even more urgent

23+ hour, 54+ min ago  (484+ words) Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is going to get paid, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. It's just a matter of when and by whom. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter on The Adam Schefter Podcast with co-host Ty…...

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sidelionreport.com > the-curious-case-of-jack-campbell-as-contract-extension-looms

The curious case of Jack Campbell as contract extension looms

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (372+ words) The hope for any team drafting in the first round is that they select a player good enough to warrant a) the exercise of the fifth-year option in their rookie contract and b) a second contract altogether. The Lions were certainly hoping…...

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Al-Quadin Muhammad's Bucs contract shows what Lions really think about him

2+ day, 16+ min ago  (496+ words) For someone who ascended from the practice squad in October 2024 to an 11-sack season last year, it was quite the surprise that the Detroit Lions didn't do more to retain defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad in free agency. Muhammad has fought…...