The Lions running back is gearing up for a heavier workload in 2026. And he's turned to an MMA legend for help.

Gibbs said new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing is going to put together a big-play offense.

Could the Lions be interested in Brendan Sorsby?

The Lions have added a trio of receivers from the UFL on Wednesday.

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta was able to play just nine games last season, with a back issue getting him placed on injured reserve in mid-November.

Coach Dan Campbell said that LaPorta (back), who was a partial participant in Tuesday's mandatory minicamp practice, could be cleared for the start of training camp next month, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. "We like where he's going," Campbell said of the tight end Tuesday. "He's trending the right way." Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

There could be some good things ahead for Lions second-year receiver Isaac TeSlaa.

When wide receiver Kalif Raymond signed with the Bears this offseason, he said his decision ultimately came down to wanting to play for Ben Johnson, who previously coached Raymond in Detroit.

One year after announcing his abrupt retirement on social media, former Lions center Frank Ragnow broke his silence on the process and the failed physical that prevented his in-season return.

Frank Ragnow said Friday that he didn't want to retire.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell made Kelvin Sheppard one of his first assistant coach hires when he got the job in 2021, and promoted him to defensive coordinator in 2025.

The Cardinals will have a new tight end on the roster when they report to training camp this summer.

Lions safety Brian Branch has not returned to the field since tearing his Achilles last December and it remains unclear when that will change.

Campbell says Branch is doing well in recovery from his Achilles injury

Lions coach Dan Campbell says DB Brian Branch is "doing well" as he continues to recover from an Achilles injury, adding that he does not want to put a timetable on Branch's return to play.

Gibbs could be in store for a huge increase in volume in Year 4

After two years as a major contributor, Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was promoted to starter in 2025.

Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs is heading into the fourth season of his rookie contract, which means he's eligible to get a new deal, and surely wants to become one of the highest-paid running backs in football.

In 2024, Lions safety Kerby Joseph was a first-team All-Pro, and in early 2025 he was rewarded with a four–year, $86 million contract extension.

The Lions lost a receiver to an injury at practice this week and they moved to replace him on the roster on Thursday.