Florida DT Caleb Banks, a Detroit native, was projected as a first-round NFL draft pick before missing most of the season with a foot injury.

More than 100 prospects are set to participate in the Senior Bowl this week. Here are seven we're watching for the Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions may have Alabama offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor on their NFL draft radar.

The Detroit Lions made a big hire on Monday when they added New York Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka to their coaching staff in a "high-ranking offensive position." This prompted some Lions fans ot wonder if maybe Detroit has too many cooks in the kitchen now.

Dan Campbell ’s Detroit Lions were arguably the NFL ’s biggest disappointment of the 2025 season. Coming off a 15-2 record, the best mark in franchise history, the Lions limped to a 9-8 finish and missed the playoffs for the first time in three years.

The Rams recently agreed to a contract extension with fellow safety Quinten Lake, and as a result Curl could be headed for free agency. As mentioned earlier, the Lions have some injury questions with both of their starters at safety, and Curl could be someone who could plug in and play right away in their scheme.

Free agency, the scouting combine and the 2026 NFL Draft highlight the NFL's offseason events, with the Lions aiming to be active participants to improve their roster for the 2026 season. There are key positions on Detroit's offensive and defensive line to upgrade, with the Lions having several options to make those upgrades.

The Detroit Lions suffered a series of costly injuries in 2025. The list of ailments that defined the season continues along the defensive front.