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Arnold left the game injured. | Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Caden Handwork"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Packers voice sends a crystal-clear message to Jared Goff and the Lions</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/packers-voice-sends-a-crystal-clear-message-to-jared-goff-and-the-lions-01krpd3yya6r?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Candace Pedraza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krpd3yya6r</guid><description>Detroit and Green Bay are probably the top-two teams in the NFC North headed into the 2026 season. </description><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3394,h_1909,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01krpd5vtez7qjkq4y0w.jpg" caption="Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. 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Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Candace Pedraza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Lions roster given an impressive ranking by analyst heading into 2026 season</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/lions-roster-given-an-impressive-ranking-by-analyst-heading-into-2026-season-01krepg41a9n?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Max DeMara</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krepg41a9n</guid><description>The Detroit Lions have been ranked as one of the strongest rosters in the NFL for the 2026 season, which is very good news considering how last season ended.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01krh2vj6jyc7rfnd238.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes walks off the field after the 20-6 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Max DeMara"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former NFL agent brings nightmare Jack Campbell scenario right to Lions&#39; doorstep</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/former-nfl-agent-brings-nightmare-jack-campbell-scenario-right-to-lions-doorstep-01krhdhg1sd6?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Brad Berreman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krhdhg1sd6</guid><description>The Lions had good reason to not pick up Jack Campbell&#39;s fifth-year option, but the door to a nightmare scenario is absolutely open.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2107,h_1185,x_1536,y_79/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01krhe4852qzjwe254gw.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell  | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Brad Berreman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Lions&#39; travel mileage could create a major divisional disadvantage</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/lions-travel-mileage-could-create-a-major-divisional-disadvantage-01krgvf87z4q?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Colwander</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krgvf87z4q</guid><description>The Lions-Patriots game in Munich accounts for nearly half of the miles the Lions will travel in 2026.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3305,h_1859,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01krgwfngx7g2015a0rc.jpg" caption="Dec 14, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. 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