With Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett requesting a trade earlier in the offseason, the Lions have been viewed as one of the best fits. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel

The Detroit Lions' 2025 playoff run ended with a resounding thud in a 45-31 NFL Divisional Round loss to the Washington Commanders that few saw coming. Injuries caught up to then-defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn's defense as the shorthanded Lions were embarrassed at home.

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The renewed NFC East rivalry makes the Washington Commanders the ideal week one matchup for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Coach Dan Campbell's post-playoff exit press conference included the shedding of tears as the former Lions tight end experienced an outpouring of emotion after Detroit's loss to the Washington Commanders .

The Detroit Lions have cemented themselves atop the NFL standings under the leadership of head coach Dan Campbell. Detroit finished the regular season with a 15-2 record, earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the postseason.

Eberflus returns as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator with more experience -- four years as the Indianapolis Colts ' DC and three as the Chicago Bears ' head coach. Meeting with reporters Tuesday, Eberflus did not speak about his dismissal from Chicago after posting a 14-32 record or the Hail Mary loss to the Washington Commanders or the curious clock management in losses to the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers.

A Wayne County man was able to ease the disappointment of the Detroit Lions loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC playoffs by winning $500,000 by playing the Michigan Lottery's VIP Cashword instant ticket game.

As the tradition has become, most expect the 2025 NFL season will begin on Thursday night of Week 1, with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting a worthy opponent, like perhaps the Washington Commanders. While getting the first crack at the defending Super Bowl Champions is attractive no matter the team,

As a result of their high-powered nature, the Lions had several big plays show up on the NFL's Top-100 plays for the 2024 season. Ranked the highest was Jameson Williams' 61-yard end-around touchdown against the Washington Commanders.

Detroit Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III became a key figure in leading coach Dan Campbell's team to the best record in the NFC in 2024, only to suffer a broken jaw that required surgery, knocking him out for the rest of the season.