The Detroit Lions just got a firsthand look at what Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker can bring to a defense. Now, they should consider bringing him to Detroit. Baker remains one of the NFL's premier safeties, and at 30 years old, he's still producing at a high level. Through five games this season, Baker has recorded 36 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, three passes defended and an interception. He also earned his eighth pro bowl selection in 2025. For a Lions defense that is try

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch took a major step toward returning to the field Wednesday, as the Pro Bowl defensive back returned to practice and officially opened his 21-day window to be activated from the PUP list. Branch has been recovering from the Achilles injury that ended his 2025 season and has missed the first four games of the 2026 season. His return would be a significant boost for a Lions defense that has struggled mightily through the opening month. Branch was

The Detroit Lions enter the 2026 season with something they didn't have a year ago: a chance to erase the memory of a disappointing season. After going 15-2 in 2024 and entering last season with legitimate Super Bowl expectations, Detroit stumbled to 9-8 in 2025 and missed the playoffs. That kind of regression naturally raises questions about whether the Lions' championship window has closed. It hasn't In fact, there is a legitimate argument that the Lions are still built to

The Detroit Lions entered training camp knowing they would have to begin the 2026 season without two of their most important defensive backs. Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph were both placed on the physically unable to perform list (PUP) after suffering season-ending injuries in 2025. For a defense that is trying to bounce back and get the Lions back into playoff contention, losing both starting safeties was a significant blow. But as training camp moves toward the regular seas

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. entered the 2026 preseason with something to prove. After missing significant time with injuries and struggling to establish himself in Detroit's crowded cornerback room, Rakestraw needed a strong preseason to show the Lions that he could be trusted with meaningful snaps this season. Instead, his preseason debut against the Cincinnati Bengals raised more questions than answers. Rakestraw's night ended early after suffering what Dan Campbell described as a