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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Max DeMara"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NFL analyst wastes no time getting Jahmyr Gibbs hype train started for 2026</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/nfl-analyst-wastes-no-time-getting-jahmyr-gibbs-hype-train-started-for-2026-01kqcvg94cea?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Max DeMara</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqcvg94cea</guid><description>Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been named a potential MVP candidate for 2026 by NFL Network analyst Kyle Brandt.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4522,h_2543,x_0,y_33/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kqcxbw1x1ghsy0j9r5.jpg" caption="Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Max DeMara"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Lions drafting Blake Miller makes even more sense after latest Kadyn Proctor news</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/lions-drafting-blake-miller-makes-even-more-sense-after-latest-kadyn-proctor-news-01kqd2358q9m?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Colwander</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqd2358q9m</guid><description>Turns out, the Lions took the second tackle in the NFL Draft.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4845,h_2725,x_503,y_468/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kqd2872r1errqd43b3.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Miller, center, poses for a photo with his father Chris Miller, left, and mother Karen Miller at his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael Colwander"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Lions rookie gets a perfect professional comparison from draft expert</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/lions-rookie-gets-a-perfect-professional-comparison-from-draft-expert-01kqcnsbbc0r?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Candace Pedraza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqcnsbbc0r</guid><description>Detroit, once again, seems to have landed quite a steal late in the draft. </description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2493,h_1402,x_848,y_50/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kqcnyhkzfjk11xbx63.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. 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power rankings. </description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4823,h_2712,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kqa7mb10n9e88a8qny.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions first round draft Blake Mille answers a question during his introductory press conference at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, April 24, 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>Field Yates puts Lions fans at ease over underrated draft pick</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/field-yates-puts-lions-fans-at-ease-over-underrated-draft-pick-01kqa54t9ge2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Candace Pedraza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqa54t9ge2</guid><description>Brad Holmes did his due diligence with this pick. </description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4557,h_2563,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kqa5faddm6vxm5x1m9.jpg" caption="Martha Ford talks to general manager Brad Holmes during warm up at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Candace Pedraza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Luke Altmyer&#39;s journey to the Lions backup role begins after signing as an UDFA</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/luke-altmyer-s-journey-to-the-lions-backup-role-begins-after-signing-as-an-udfa-01kq7xdk0emd?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Colwander</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq7xdk0emd</guid><description>Former Illinois Illini Luke Altmyer will have a great opportunity to develop into the Lions&#39; 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What next?</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7280,h_4095,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kpyqgamescj7dne3z1.jpg" caption="Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Penn State defensive lineman Dani Dennis-Sutton (DL36) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. 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Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, S.C. Friday, August 1, 2025. | Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Candace Pedraza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Lions named as one team likely to make a small trade for a big payoff</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/lions-named-as-one-team-likely-to-make-a-small-trade-for-a-big-payoff-01kpxs7pc2rg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Caden Handwork</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpxs7pc2rg</guid><description>Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions could trade up to select their offensive tackle of the future. </description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4103,h_2307,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kpxsaf1eyj986yyfts.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes watches warmups ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 16, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Caden Handwork"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Lions draft trade rumblings could say everything about Brad Holmes&#39; draft strategy</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/lions-draft-trade-rumblings-could-say-everything-about-brad-holmes-draft-strategy-01kpxhnt2gdw?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Bo Underwood</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpxhnt2gdw</guid><description>The 2026 NFL draft is almost here, and we’ve grown no closer to figuring out the Detroit Lions’ plans with the No. 17 pick.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2791,h_1569,x_0,y_140/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kpxht499gadxeaxnmw.jpg" caption="Oct 18, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Spencer Fano (55) waits for the play against the BYU Cougars during the first half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Bo Underwood"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Lions reportedly did not bring a top OT prospect in for a visit - does it matter?</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/lions-reportedly-did-not-bring-a-top-ot-prospect-in-for-a-visit-does-it-matter-01kpxm4v7jt2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Colwander</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpxm4v7jt2</guid><description>Detroit Free Press&#39; Dave Birkett reports the Lions did not host Georgia OT Monroe Freeling for a visit. Is that a tell or a smokescreen?</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6370,h_3583,x_1247,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kpxma8z2naytx509kd.jpg" caption="Feb 28, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Georgia offensive lineman Monroe Freeling (OL24) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images | Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael Colwander"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nick Saban&#39;s comments on Kadyn Proctor should haunt Lions ahead of draft</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/nick-saban-s-comments-on-kadyn-proctor-should-haunt-lions-ahead-of-draft-01kpxhch0d4c?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Candace Pedraza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpxhch0d4c</guid><description>The former Alabama coach did not hold back in his evaluation of Proctor. </description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3936,h_2214,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kpxhec1v5kha76ha04.jpg" caption="March 30, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Nick Saban answer questions from the news media at the Saban Center Topping Out ceremony. | Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Candace Pedraza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Lions insiders may have accidentally revealed Lions’ Day 1 trade playbook </title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/lions-insiders-may-have-accidentally-revealed-lions-day-1-trade-playbook-01kpxexdbk6m?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Bo Underwood</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpxexdbk6m</guid><description>Tonight’s NFL draft is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable we’ve seen in recent memory.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6455,h_3630,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kpxf0srht1cdpa7jbt.jpg" caption="Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCF defensive lineman Malachi Lawrence (DL48) during the NFL Scouting Combine  at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Bo Underwood"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Last second mock draft has Lions following through on alleged smoke screen</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/last-second-mock-draft-has-lions-following-through-on-alleged-smoke-screen-01kpx5w04tq0?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Candace Pedraza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpx5w04tq0</guid><description>Detroit snags their guy in this final mock draft. </description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kpx61vbzstqtkwcq0b.jpg" caption="Mar 30, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell during the 2026 NFL Annual League Meeting at the Arizona Biltmore. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Candace Pedraza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Final draft prediction from ESPN insiders shows Lions are ready to work the phones</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/final-draft-prediction-from-espn-insiders-shows-lions-are-ready-to-work-the-phones-01kpx4qvemsn?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Candace Pedraza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpx4qvemsn</guid><description>Detroit seems ready to get busy on draft night to get their guy. </description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5834,h_3281,x_0,y_146/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kpx4sff3w2jqa7v61w.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes watches warmups between Michigan and Ohio State at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Candace Pedraza"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ranking the Detroit Lions&#39; top 5 draft steals of the Brad Holmes era</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/ranking-the-detroit-lions-top-5-draft-steals-of-the-brad-holmes-era-01kpv5p36vt9?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Bo Underwood</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpv5p36vt9</guid><description>Detroit has a decent shot at making a splash this year. </description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2186,h_1229,x_0,y_81/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kpv5w0cr8nyy20fhna.jpg" caption="Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates a first down against Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Bo Underwood"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Here&#39;s why the Lions don&#39;t own a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft</title><link>https://sidelionreport.com/here-s-why-the-lions-don-t-own-a-third-round-pick-in-the-2026-nfl-draft-01kpnz99erct?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Candace Pedraza</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpnz99erct</guid><description>Detroit won&#39;t be picking in the 3rd-round tonight - here&#39;s why. </description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1835,h_1032,x_1121,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/53/01kpnzb2setb355tvkf4.jpg" caption="Dec 21, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac Teslaa (18) attempts to catch a game winning pass but fails against Pittsburgh Steelers safety Chuck Clark (21) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. 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