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📰 Headlines

• Taylor Decker requested a release, but the Lions still have other needs on the offensive line after adding Cade Mays to fill at least one hole in front of quarterback Jared Goff.

• The Detroit Lions will officially play in Germany during the 2026 NFL season, with the team announcing they will play one of their 17 games next season in Munich, Germany.

• The Lions' biggest defensive losses came with linebacker Alex Anzalone (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (Buccaneers) and cornerback Amik Robertson (Washington Commanders), among others, all out the door.

• The Lions address another need on their offensive line with Larry Borom, who is capable of playing either tackle spot and is best suited as a backup with significant starting experience; his 91.2% pass block win rate ranked 32nd of 68 qualified tackles.

• The Lions are adding depth at tight end by bringing in Tyler Conklin while Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta is coming off a season-ending back injury.

🎙️ Podcast & Media Picks

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📊 Season Watch: Trenches Rebuild

Mays was one of the top centers on the free-agent market this offseason and fills a big void upfront in the center of Detroit's offensive line, while Izien and McCreary have 53 starts between them and have the versatility to play multiple positions in the secondary, and Borom has starting experience at both tackle spots and gives Detroit depth at the position. However, with the departures of Al-Quadin Muhammad and other key defensive contributors, the Lions' work rebuilding both trenches remains far from complete heading into the draft.

🗓️ Lions History & All-Time Greats

Before Pacheco: Barry Sanders and the Lions' Running Back Legacy

Twenty-eight years have passed since Barry Sanders unexpectedly retired from professional football in 1999, at the age of 31, and 1,457 yards short of breaking the NFL's then all-time rushing record held by Walter Payton, citing the Lions' front office and declining team production as reasons for his early retirement. The Detroit Lions player with the most rushing yards in franchise history is Barry Sanders with 15,269 yards. In 1997, he rushed for 2,053 yards in the regular season and was co-awarded the NFL Most Valuable Player Award (shared with Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre).

Detroit Lions All-Time Career Rushing Leaders:

1. Barry Sanders — 15,269 yards
2. Kevin Jones — 3,839 yards
3. Jason Hanson — 3,609 yards
4. Reggie Bush — 3,284 yards
5. Jahmyr Gibbs — 2,856 yards (2023–2025)
6. Byron White — 2,520 yards
7. Christy Ford — 2,452 yards
8. Calvin Johnson — 1,964 receiving yards (note: different category, but Megatron era context)
9. Doak Walker — 1,520 yards
10. Robert Perryman — 1,432 yards

🔮 What to Watch

• The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 23–25. GM Brad Holmes must address remaining offensive line and defensive end needs with Detroit's nine selections.

• The date, time, and opponent for the Lions' Munich game have yet to be announced. Watch for the full 2026 schedule release in mid-May to see which opponent Detroit faces in Germany.

• Spring OTAs and minicamp will reveal chemistry between new QB backup Teddy Bridgewater and Jared Goff, plus how quickly the new O-line cohesion develops under new alignments.