Allen, who just turned 30, joined the Lions last March after spending a year with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He started the 2025 training camp as an underdog for the backup quarterback spot behind Jared Goff, but ended up winning the job over Hendon Hooker. This led the Lions to release Hooker before the 2025 season.

The Detroit Lions are in the market for a new backup quarterback. Kyle Allen, who held the role behind starter Jared Goff for the duration of the 2025 season after a strong training camp, has elected to depart for the upcoming campaign. On the first day of ...

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Lions GM Brad Holmes said last spring the NFL's compensatory pick formula is "always on the top of mind" in free agency.

Draft prospects had plenty of positive thoughts about Detroit Lions at 2026 NFL combine.

The Detroit Lions are in Indianapolis at the 2026 NFL Combine this week, and so far, we've learned some big things on Day 1. The Lions are maintaining contact with David Montgomery, they're getting the ball rolling on Jahmyr Gibbs' extension,

Detroit Lions star running back David Montgomery officially addressed swirling trade rumors this week, delivering a clear message to fans, teammates, and the organization: he wants to remain a Lion and has no desire to be traded.

Brad Holmes confirmed ongoing dialogue with David Montgomery's agent but stopped short of guaranteeing the running back returns to Detroit in 2026.

Despite being widely called the “King of the Jungle,” lions rarely live in jungles. The nickname reflects cultural symbolism rather than habitat. In the wild, lions primarily inhabit savannas, grasslands, and open woodlands across sub-Saharan Africa.

Detroit Lions free agency began at noon Monday with the NFL's negotiating window opening. We're tracking the rumors, trade buzz and signings.