Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard said one of his keys to victory vs. Saints is got giving up any explosive plays "by way of mental error or missed tackle."

Lions coaches once ranked Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as their top prospect before he entered the NFL draft, coordinator Kelvin Sheppard said.

Between injuries and roster cuts, half of the New Orleans Saints' 2026 rookie draft class is inactive for the season opener against the Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions released a pair of players in its Friday roster moves, including former second-round NFL draft pick Levi Onwuzurike. Detroit also released recent seventh-round NFL draft pick and practice squad member Tyre West.

The Detroit Lions' 2024 NFL Draft class has not produced great results two years later. Terrion Arnold, the team's first-round pick that year, was released last week due to an ongoing legal matter. Ennis Rakestraw has struggled with injuries, while other ...

Which prospects Detroit Lions must keep tabs on in Week 2 of 2026 college football season.

The Detroit Lions used to be the laughing stock of the NFL. Today, however, the tides are turning in Detroit, with the Lions becoming one of the best teams in the NFC. How, you think? As with the rest of this series, we’re not ranking the Lions’ 2026 ...

Being one play better than someone is one thing. Needing that one final play despite multiple chances to clinch the win is another. The defensive concerns we had coming into the season weren't erased by the second-half meltdown in Detroit's OT win to open.

The Detroit Lions prevailed over the New Orleans Saints 31-30 in an overtime thriller at Ford Field on Sunday in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season.