en-us SportSpyder - Detroit Lions (Michigan Live) https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/sources/10403/news “I would say that depends on matchups and things like this. But we are planning to utilize the nickel position more,” defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:50:12 GMT Benjamin Raven https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56940870 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56940870 false false The Detroit Lions' All-Pro center addressed his abrupt retirement and attempt to return for the first time at a charity event. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:19:59 GMT Jacob Richman https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56934619 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56934619 false false MLive's Dungeon of Doom podcast explains why they believe the Lions have done well at safety for the short term with Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch recovering from injuries. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:20:00 GMT Benjamin Raven https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56933032 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56933032 false false When it comes to why the Detroit Lions focused on length for their defensive edges this offseason, Kelvin Sheppard said it’s all about finding what fits best with “the werewolf we have.” Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:49:54 GMT Benjamin Raven https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56932146 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56932146 false false After struggling upon return from injury, the Lions are confident a key defensive lineman will look like his old self in 2026. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:49:54 GMT Jacob Richman https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56930153 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56930153 false false “When you’re out there, you’re out there. So, I’m definitely looking forward to getting back healthy and balling out and doing what I was doing before the injury.” Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:49:50 GMT Benjamin Raven https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56923184 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56923184 false false An extremely focused demeanor has the Lions excited about one of their veteran signing from the offseason. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:49:42 GMT Jacob Richman https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56923183 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56923183 false false “And that’s what happens when you’re able to do it, you go through a season, you go through the practices, you kind of key and diagnose yourself as a play caller ... " Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:19:42 GMT Benjamin Raven https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56922077 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56922077 false false The Lions' added one of their longtime players to the coaching staff after his recent retirement. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:49:48 GMT Jacob Richman https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56920945 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56920945 false false The Lions have two days of minicamp next week before breaking for the summer. We had access to Thursday's OTA practice, and Sam LaPorta was out there again for the first 30 minutes of walkthroughs before heading inside. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:49:40 GMT Benjamin Raven https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56920944 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56920944 false false When asked if Branch could potentially make it back for training camp, Campbell said, “I don’t know. I mean, I guess there is always a chance.” Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:49:40 GMT Benjamin Raven https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56918598 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56918598 false false Celebrate the Lions and America's 250th birthday with this $34.99 Americana T-shirt featuring screen print graphics and a comfortable, breathable fabric. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:49:27 GMT Jenna Malinowski https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56910706 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56910706 false false Jameson Williams appears ready to pickup where his 2025 campaign left off as he heads into his fifth NFL season. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:19:31 GMT Kory Woods https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56907283 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56907283 false false "But, finding the returner, yeah, obviously to me the returner is going to be crucial. I mean, at that position, those guys are touching the ball quite a bit. So, at the end of the day, obviously you want great players back there." Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:19:23 GMT Benjamin Raven https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56907281 https://sportspyder.com/nfl/detroit-lions/articles/56907281 false false