Let’s Talk Lions

The Detroit Lions just made one of the biggest financial moves of their offseason — and most fans don't fully understand what it means. Detroit restructured quarterback Jared Goff's contract, converting $40 million of his base salary into a signing bonus and adding a void year, freeing up $32 million in cap space for 2026. His cap hit drops from $69.6 million all the way down to $37.6 million.That's the good news. The catch? Detroit just kicked serious money into future years — $62.6 million in 2027, $69.6 million in 2028, and a $16 million dead cap charge looming in 2029 when that void year triggers. The Lions bet on themselves to win now. We're breaking down exactly what this move means, what they can do with the space, and whether this is genius cap management or a ticking time bomb#DetroitLions #JaredGoff #LionsNation #NFLCapSpace #Lions #NFL #DanCampbell #BradHolmes #NFLFreeAgency2026 #LionsFreeAgency #DetroitLionsNews #NFLNews #GoffLions #LionsOffseason

The Detroit Lions have signed former Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco to a one-year, $1.81 million deal — and everyone's hyping it up. But should they be? We're giving you the honest, no-hype take on what this signing actually means for Detroit heading into 2026.In this video:Breaking down the Isiah Pacheco signing — Why this is a B move, not an A movePacheco's injury history and declining production since his broken legIs he actually a David Montgomery replacement — or just a body?Full honest grade and reaction

Brad Holmes did it again. While the center market exploded with Tyler Linderbaum getting 3 years, $81 million and Connor McGovern landing 4 years, $52 million, the Detroit Lions stayed patient and signed Cade Mays to a much more manageable deal. In this video, we break down why this feels exactly like a classic Brad Holmes move—practical, affordable, and solid. Cade Mays may not be the flashy name Lions fans dreamed about, but the numbers suggest this could be a smart answer at center without crushing Detroit’s cap space. Let’s talk about why this move works, why it fits the Lions’ identity, and why sometimes the bargain move is the right move.

Taylor Decker has requested and received his release from the Detroit Lions after 10 seasons — just ONE WEEK after announcing he planned to return for the 2026 season. What changed? Contract talks broke down when the Lions pushed for a pay cut, and Decker chose to walk away on his own terms. We're breaking down what happened, what it means for the offensive line, and what Detroit does at left tackle now.In this video:Why Taylor Decker requested his release from the LionsThe contract dispute breakdown ($14.9M base salary, pay cut demands)What this means for Penei Sewell and the offensive lineDetroit's options at LT — free agency, the draft, or in-house?Cap space impact: $11.6M saved, $9.4M in dead moneyReacting to Decker's emotional Instagram statement

David Montgomery is gone. The Lions need to find a viable RB2 heading into the 2026 season. Detroit has a few options in free agency and then there's also the draft. Even still, there's Vaki and Saylors. Who will the Detroit Lions look to in order to pick up Montgomery's slack?

It's official. The Detroit Lions are trading RB David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. The Lions receive a 4th and 7th round pick along with OL Juice Scruggs. The rumors may not have been correct that he wanted out, but the decision has been made. So long Montgomery, we loved you.

ESPN dropped an article saying that David Montgomery is seeking a trade. Is this true? Well, David Montgomery himself had some words to say regarding this and his tenure with the Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions need to make a legit move for C Tyler Linderbaum. His upside is what the Lions need in order to chase the Super Bowl with more contention. Linderbaum would be a long term fix that yes, would be expensive, but would be worth it for the Lions offensive line.

The Detroit Lions blindsided most by hiring Drew Petzing as the new OC. This came unexpectedly with the very many good candidates on the market, and the Lions made a move - a very deliberate move for this offense.Thank you TestFixation for this breakdown:   / so_your_team_hired_drew_petzing  

The Detroit Lions MUST fix the OL. The Lions can address the offensive line in both Free Agency and the 2026 Draft. The game is won in the trenches and Brad Holmes can't sit on his hands and allow the OL to look how it did this past season. Much has to change. Will Taylor Decker retire? Will the Lions make a move for a free agent?

Let's look through a few of the Detroit Lions free agents heading into the 2026 season. Who should stay? Who should go?00:00 - Intro00:58 - Alex Anzalone02:14 - Rock Ya-Sin03:29 - Al-Quadin Muhammad05:05 - Marcus Davenport05:52 - DJ Reader06:57 - Kalif Raymond08:00 - Levi Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal09:45 - Shane Zylstra10:28 - Amik Robertson12:32 - LOTR Extended in THEATERS!

Mike McDaniel has been fired by the Miami Dolphins. Word is the Detroit Lions have already reached out to McDaniel as the OC for the Lions. Whatever happens here - the Lions must do everything in their power to hire Mike McDaniel as the OC heading into 2026.

A team with high expectations and many questions ended the season yesterday at 9-8 and in 4th place in the NFC North. Quite an embarrassing season coming for a team that has had Super Bowl aspirations 2 years in a row. Much needs to be fixed, beginning with the OL and then the DL. The Lions have to return to their roots of the Dan Campbell regime heading into 2026.

The Detroit Lions have one of the best RB duos in football… so why does David Montgomery feel like an afterthought in 2025?In this video, I break down the curious case of David Montgomery and how Detroit’s running back usage has shifted this season. Jahmyr Gibbs is a superstar — every touch can turn into a house call — but Montgomery is still one of the most valuable “identity” backs in the NFL: short-yardage, red zone, and the tone-setter that keeps everything on schedule.And here’s what makes it so strange: the workload drop isn’t just a feeling — it’s in the numbers.Montgomery went from 13.2 carries per game in 2024 to 9.4 carries per game in 2025 — that’s 35 fewer carries total. Even more interesting: after the Philadelphia game, his weekly carry count falls off a cliff.So what happened? Was it game script? Matchups? Coaching philosophy? Or did the Lions overcorrect and lose the balance that made this offense so hard to defend?Drop your thoughts in the comments: Should Detroit re-balance the backfield, or keep leaning Gibbs-heavy?#DetroitLions #DavidMontgomery #JahmyrGibbs #NFL🦁 Drop your take in the comments below💙 Support the channel here → www.patreon.com/letstalklions🔔 Subscribe for weekly Lions takes, rumors & rants:📲 https://www.youtube.com/letstalklions...Music by Mum Child:https://album.link/i/1526280871​Anthem Falls Music:http://anthemfallsmusic.com/#DetroitLions #OnePride #letstalklions #NFL #lions

The Detroit Lions dropped their Week 15 matchup to the LA Rams and are now in a bind in the playoff race. The 2025 season is rapidly coming to a close - will the Lions find a way into the playoffs?

The playoff race is here and the Detroit Lions chances aren't great - but they're not terrible either. If the Lions handle their own business and win out - they'll make the playoffs.

The road ahead is not easy for the Detroit Lions. Heading into Week 15, what are the Lions playoff chances? Let's look at the standings and where the Lions are. If the Lions win out, do they make it no matter what?

Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 46-30...ahem...44-30. The Lions playoffs hopes live on

Well, Frank Ragnow will not be joining up with the Detroit Lions after all. News broke today that Ragnow did not pass the physical - all of this a moment of getting our hopes up just to dash them to the ground. There has to be more behind the scenes.

The Detroit Lions dropped a huge game to the Green Bay packers on Thanksgiving in Week 13. This is a huge blow to the Division title and playoff hopes. The Lions are in trouble as Amon Ra St Brown is out for a couple weeks at least. Frank Ragnow is coming back which is huge news, but shoot. Things look dark.

Frank Ragnow has come out of retirement and is rejoining the Detroit Lions. As the playoff push begins, this is huge news. The Lions OL is banged up and needs help desperately - and so help has come like Gandalf at Helms Deep.

We break down the stats and what we're seeing from both the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers from this season so far. If you like stats, we got them here. Both teams stack up close to one another when it comes to stopping the run, offensive air yards, and more. Micah Parsons and Jordan Love vs Aidan Hutchinson and Jared Goff all on this Thanksgiving Day. One of our days will be ruined

The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving Day here in Detroit. Both the Lions and the Packers are jockeying for position in the NFC North meanwhile the Bears control the 1 spot. This game is huge for both teams. Enjoy a full hour of us goofing around and shooting it with a Packers fan.

Adapt or Die. It's time. Brad Holmes has established something great here, but there's still room to grow for these Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions are up and down at the moment. One game, the Lions look unbeatable and the next, the offense can't seem to get moving. With 7 weeks left in the 2025 NFL Season, the Lions need to figure some things out. People are constantly calling for Jared Goff's job - but is that deserved criticism?

The Detroit Lions drop to 3rd in the NFC North with a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11 of the 2025 season. Much went wrong with the Lions offense throughout the game, meanwhile the defense played some outstanding football.

The Detroit Lions offense absolutely rolled the Washington Commanders. Dan Campbell called the plays. Jared Goff, the OL, Jameson Williams, Amon Ra St Brown and the boys rolled. This was a huge game for the Lions as it was a revenge game. Granted, no Jayden Daniels affects it greatly.

The Lions come back strong offensively against the Washington Commanders. This was a revenge game for the Detroit Lions as it was WASHINGTON who knocked them out of the playoffs last season. The big question which seems to have been answered by now - who was calling the plays? And if it was in fact Dan Campbell, what does that mean for John Morton?

The Lions looked absolutely lost and undisciplined agains the Vikings today. Just a brutal loss at home in Detroit vs Minnesota in Week 9 of the 2025 season

The 3-4 Vikings head to Detroit this week to take on the 5-2 Lions. Detroit seems to be getting healthier, meanwhile Minnesota has lost Carson Wentz for the remainder of 2025 and have to throw JJ McCarthy to the wolves - or the Lions rather. Aidan Hutchinson is heading into this game with his brand new $180M over 4 years contract extension and Dan Campbell knows the importance of an in division win.

The Detroit Lions lock Aidan Hutchinson down for a 4 year deal worth 180M. This a massive signing for the Lions as they keep finding ways to pay their guys. Brad Holmes keeps working his magic and making it happen. In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy and Adam from  @FoundersBrewingCo  and talk about the Aidan Hutchinson extension, the Lions rest of season outlook, and Founders Beer.

Two years in a row the Detroit Lions are finding themselves amongst the most injured teams in the NFL. Is this a luck problem or is this self inflicted? Maybe it's both? Either way, we have to look at the Lions roster, the injuries already sustained, and what can be done in the future.

Let's take a quick look at the remainder of the Detroit Lions 2025 season and play the win loss game. What will the Lions final record be and will the edge out the Division title again? Through Week 7, Detroit looks like one of the best teams in the NFL but Green Bay is currently edging them for the NFC North title.

Though the Detroit Lions secondary on defense is depleted - the backups made names for themselves vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions defense held Baker Mayfield and the Bucs to only 9 points total in the NFL Monday Night Football game in Week 7 of the 2025 season. The Lions look to be as good as presumed, or rather as some presumed. Jahmyr Gibbs put up over 200+ yards total vs the Bucs defense meanwhile the Bucs struggled heavily against the Lions depleted Secondary. Even without Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph or Terrion Arnold, the Lions won 9-24 at home in Detroit. Thank you to  @FoundersBrewingCo  for sponsoring this episode. We love you.

Detroit Lions Safety Brian Branch has been suspended 1 game for starting a fight after the final whistle vs the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Detroit Lions lose to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season. The Lions looked sloppy in some areas and offensively couldn't clinch in moments that mattered. Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a 30-17 win over Jared Goff and Dan Campbell's Lions. Brian Branch also put himself and the Lions in a bad situation with throwing a punch as the game ended. Could be bad with the Lions secondary depleted and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming to town this week.

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions head to Kansas City to take on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Week 6 of the NFL Season. The Lions are without 4 starters for sure and possibly more as the injury list tallies up early in the season. Will the Cheifs be able to dig out of their 2-3 hole? Will the Lions be able to improve to 5-1?

The Detroit Lions dismantle an already dismantled Cincinnati Bengals, putting up 37 on them. Jared Goff goes 19 for 23 with 250+ yards and 3TDs. David Montgomery even throws for a TD in this game. Without Joe Burrow - the Cincinnati Bengals seem to have no identity. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions defense is showing up bigger and better week after week - 3 interceptions, 1 for Kerby Joseph, 1 for Alex Anzalone and 1 for Amik Robertson. Aidan Hutchinson continues his tear and the Lions head into Week 6 vs the Kansas City Chiefs. This episode is sponsored by the one and only  ⁨@FoundersBrewingCo⁩ 

The Detroit Lions head to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals in Week 5 of the NFL 2025 season. The Bengals are without Joe Burrow and are on a tailspin meanwhile the Lions are trending upward. Jared Goff, St Brown and the offense are on an upspin whereas the Bengals are struggling to get a footing.

The Detroit Lions rolled over the Cleveland Browns in a 34-10 victory of the Week 4 2025 NFL season. Jared Goff and the Lions offense found a way to roll over the number 1 Cleveland Browns Defense. Jahmyr Gibbs put up 91 yards on 10+ carries and Jared Goff found a way to distribute the ball to all his offensive weapons. Also. This episode is sponsored by  @FoundersBrewingCo  which is pretty cool.

The main storyline for the Detroit Lions in 2025 has been the coordinators moving on. And after the Lions got pounded Week 1 vs the Packers, that narrative got even louder. However, the Lions then put 52 up on Chicago and followed up with 38 on the Ravens. Is that enough to silence the critics? Call in Number: 313-486-0292

Both the Lions and the Browns are riding high off their respective wins in Week 3 of the NFL season. The Detroit Lions took down the Baltimore Ravens meanwhile the Cleveland Browns found a way to beat the Green Bay Packers. The Browns come to town in Week 4 with veteran QB Joe Flacco - will they have enough to thwart Dan Campbell's Detroit Lions led by Jared Goff, Aidan Hutchinson, Jack Campbell...(honestly just fill in the player)? Call In: 313-486-0292

Jack Campbell played a heck of a game against the Baltimore Ravens. Detroit Lions LB didn't flinch at all through injuries and played every defensive snap. When Dan Campbell said it's Jack Campbell's defense now - he wasn't kidding. Campbell had 8 solo tackles, 1 sack on Lamar Jackson and 1 forced fumble.

The Detroit Lions established their dominance over the Baltimore Ravens last night in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL Season. The Lions came in as underdogs and most bet against them. Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and the Ravens couldn't find a way to keep pace with Jared Goff, Amon Ra St Brown, and Dan Campbell. The Lions improve to 2-1 and continue to make a statement in the NFL. Dan Campbell and the Lions seem to have proved that Week 1 vs the Packers was an outlier.

The Detroit Lions did not hold back against former OC Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears. The Lions made a statement against a Division rival and an old friend. Jared Goff threw for 5 TD's, Amon Ra St Brown racking up 3 of those TDs.

The Detroit Lions absolutely clap the Chicago Bears in the Week 2 matchup. After the Lions were rolled by Green Bay, they bounced back and looked like who they've been over the past few years. Jared Goff found Amon Ra St Brown for 3 TD's. Jamo was rolling. TeSlaa was rolling. The entire offense absolutely rolled Ben Johnson's Chicago Bears.

With both the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears falling to 0-1, does that make this game a must-win? Ben Johnson and the Bears fell to Minnesota in the 4th quarter meanwhile the Detroit Lions were absolutely squashed by the Green Bay Packers last week. This game could have huge implications for a division winner.

Detroit Lions Lose to Green Bay Packers Post Game. It just looked like the Lions were not prepared meanwhile the Packers executed phenomenally. The Lions Offensive Line was a major cause for concern and John Morton's game plan never seemed to get rolling.  

The wait is over. The NFL kicks off tonight and the Detroit Lions 2025 season is here. And it's about time. So in order to kick off the season, I brought in a good friend to talk about past Lions despair while enjoying the ride of Detroit's rise to top tier Super Bowl contenders. Enjoy the moment before the season begins.

The Detroit Lions head to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL Season. The NFC North is stout heading into the 2025 season and the margins are razor thin. Will Jared Goff, Amon Ra St Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs be able to take on Jordon Love, Matthew Golden and newly acquired Micah Parsons?