The Detroit Lions' defensive makeover under Dan Campbell and Kelvin Sheppard comes down to one simple rule: compete or get replaced, and OTAs are already shaping into one of the most intense roster battles in the NFL.

The Detroit Lions made major changes in the NFL offseason.

Examining if new Detroit Lions wide receiver Kyre Duplessis can make Detroit Lions roster.

Allen Park — Rookie receiver Kendrick Law tore his ACL at practice Tuesday during a non-contact drill, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Thursday morning. "Hate it for him," Campbell said. "The kid was doing a good job. But it's part of it. It's (a) harsh reality, but he'll get it out of the way early, have his whole career in front of him."

At the dawn the offseason, Dan Campbell wanted the Detroit Lions to "get that hunger back." It appears they already have by taking a no-nonsense approach to the offseason.

The Detroit Lions lost All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph during Week 6 last season, and the latest update from Dan Campbell isn't encouraging.

Former Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Cade Mays landed a big free agent contract with the Detroit Lions earlier this offseason after playing for the Carolina Panthers last season.

The Detroit Lions are hopeful the recovery of starting safety Kerby Joseph will keep moving in a positive direction as he’s dealt with a chronic knee injury that cost him 11 weeks in 2025. Coach Dan Campbell has previously touted improvement from the 2024 All-Pro,