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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/53/01kwaq2kmr4g6vf5j84g.jpg" caption="Terrion Arnold, a cornerback from the University of Alabama, shows off his Detroit Lions jersey with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after he was picked in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft at the NFL draft theater in Detroit on Thursday, April 25, 2024. | Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Bo Underwood"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Lions prove they&#39;re one of NFL&#39;s best-run teams by releasing Terrion Arnold</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/lions-prove-they-re-one-of-nfl-s-best-run-teams-by-releasing-terrion-arnold-01kwagtwf61a?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Mike Luciano</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwagtwf61a</guid><description>The Detroit Lions showed how well-run they were by releasing former 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17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2049,h_1152,x_101,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kvzhk9t6fc6hha38n9.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) practices during mini camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Candace Pedraza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Keith Abney&#39;s fit for Lions could come outside of their starting defense</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/keith-abney-s-fit-for-lions-could-come-outside-of-their-starting-defense-01kvzchr5qdw?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Candace Pedraza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvzchr5qdw</guid><description>Abney could find himself a job at CB2, or more likely, as their next gunner. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5248,h_2952,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kvzgqxf35x34ynvv0t.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions cornerback Keith Abney II (28) during OTAs at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 29, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Candace Pedraza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Derrick Barnes could flourish amid linebacker competition in Lions training camp </title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/derrick-barnes-could-flourish-amid-linebacker-competition-in-lions-training-camp-01kvth3c0tt3?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Candace Pedraza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvth3c0tt3</guid><description>Barnes could earn back his rightful spot as the Lions&#39; starting SAM in training camp. </description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5343,h_3005,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kvxb5g2ysyws22hw45.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) speaks to media members after practice during OTAs at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Candace Pedraza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown snubbed from best QB-WR debate for 2026</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/jared-goff-and-amon-ra-st-brown-snubbed-from-best-qb-wr-debate-for-2026-01kvx6b0yx9d?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Colwander</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvx6b0yx9d</guid><description>Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown have been 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Pedraza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Terrion Arnold arrest details include multiple felony kidnapping, robbery charges</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/terrion-arnold-arrest-details-multiple-felony-kidnapping-robbery-charges?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Mike Luciano</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvycaa13k7</guid><description>Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested and is facing multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and armed robbery.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:39:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_77/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kvydqveks32w4qepvd.jpg" caption="Lions first-round NFL draft pick Terrion Arnold speaks at the introductory press conference at Detroit Lions headquarters and training facility in Allen Park on Friday, April 26, 2024. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY 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caption="Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff  | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Lou Scataglia"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jahmyr Gibbs&#39; focus is on anything but a monster extension with Lions</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/jahmyr-gibbs-focus-is-on-anything-but-a-monster-extension-with-lions-01kvwy7nd4bc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Candace Pedraza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kvwy7nd4bc</guid><description>Gibbs doesn&#39;t sound all that concerned about having not reached terms on a new deal with Detroit.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4578,h_2575,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kvwy8pa302mg2fax38.jpg" caption="May 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs looks on in the 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