http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:03:51 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/27/jahmyr-gibbs-3rd-touchdown-2-25-left-lifts-lions-31-24-win-over-jets/stories/20260927159 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/27/jahmyr-gibbs-3rd-touchdown-2-25-left-lifts-lions-31-24-win-over-jets/stories/20260927159#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 01:11:54 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/27/jahmyr-gibbs-3rd-touchdown-2-25-left-lifts-lions-31-24-win-over-jets/stories/20260927159 DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs took a toss sweep to the right, reversed field and raced to the left side of the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. Detroit Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs runs for a touchdown past New York Jets' Brandon Stephens. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/26/dan-campbell-kelvin-sheppard-lions-defense-jets/stories/20260926019 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/26/dan-campbell-kelvin-sheppard-lions-defense-jets/stories/20260926019#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/26/dan-campbell-kelvin-sheppard-lions-defense-jets/stories/20260926019 DETROIT — Dan Campbell has demoted offensive coordinators during the season in two of his previous five years with the Detroit Lions. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 17 in Orchard Park, N.Y. New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn gives a thumbs up on the field Sept. 20 in East Rutherford, N.J. Green Bay Packers defensive end Brenton Cox Jr. attempts to tackle New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith on Sept. 20 in East Rutherford, N.J. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson on Sept. 13 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/22/lions-maddox-needs-season-ending-foot-surgery-another-setback-for-secondary-missing-joseph-branch/stories/20260922091 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/22/lions-maddox-needs-season-ending-foot-surgery-another-setback-for-secondary-missing-joseph-branch/stories/20260922091#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:36:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/22/lions-maddox-needs-season-ending-foot-surgery-another-setback-for-secondary-missing-joseph-branch/stories/20260922091 ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions safety Avonte Maddox needs season-ending foot surgery, another setback for a secondary that is missing injured safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) can't hold onto a pass as he is defended by Detroit Lions cornerback Avonte Maddox (29) in the first half of an NFL football game Sept. 13 in Detroit. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell speaks to the media after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sept. 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/19/analysis-lions-fix-two-tough-games-four-days/stories/20260919097 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/19/analysis-lions-fix-two-tough-games-four-days/stories/20260919097#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:15:57 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/19/analysis-lions-fix-two-tough-games-four-days/stories/20260919097 DETROIT — The Detroit Lions knew they had a lot of things to fix after Sunday’s 31-30 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scores a rushing touchdown as Detroit Lions' Levi Onwuzurike defends. Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) celebrates his rushing touchdown against the Detroit Lions. Detroit Lions free safety Avonte Maddoxis helped off the field after being injured against the Buffalo Bills. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/18/josh-allen-bills-new-stadium-5-td-41-31-win-lions/stories/20260918083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/18/josh-allen-bills-new-stadium-5-td-41-31-win-lions/stories/20260918083#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:41:36 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/18/josh-allen-bills-new-stadium-5-td-41-31-win-lions/stories/20260918083 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Forget the official name of the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium. It’s Josh Allen’s house. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen celebrates his rushing touchdown against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 in Orchard Park, N.Y. Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) runs after a catch as Buffalo Bills cornerback Davison Igbinosun (21) defends. Barenaked Ladies sing the Canadian national anthem before the game. Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) celebrates his rushing touchdown against the Detroit Lions. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/16/primetime-matchup-features-lions-at-bills-new-stadium/stories/20260919011 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/16/primetime-matchup-features-lions-at-bills-new-stadium/stories/20260919011#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:34:31 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/16/primetime-matchup-features-lions-at-bills-new-stadium/stories/20260919011 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The new car smell of the Buffalo Bills’ Highmark Stadium has already worn off on Josh Allen a little more than a month since the gleaming $2.1 billion facility opened. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs carries against New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker on Sept. 13 in Detroit. Highmark Stadium is seen before an NFL exhibition football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Aug. 27. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw Sept. 13 against the Houston Texans in Houston. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:00:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/13/lions-escape-31-30-win-over-saints-ot/stories/20260913106 DETROIT — Tyler Shough threw an incomplete pass in the end zone on a 2-point conversion attempt, allowing the Detroit Lions to escape with a 31-30 win in overtime over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Reed (4) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12). Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) carries against New Orleans Saints safety Julian Blackmon (23) and Justin Reid. New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) passes. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/12/lions-looking-forward-to-fresh-start-against-saints/stories/20260912027 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/12/lions-looking-forward-to-fresh-start-against-saints/stories/20260912027#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/12/lions-looking-forward-to-fresh-start-against-saints/stories/20260912027 DETROIT — A long wait is almost over for the Detroit Lions. Detroit Lions defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard (50) celebrates a sack with cornerback Keith Abney II (28) on Aug. 29. New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore talks with quarterback Spencer Rattler (2) on Aug. 28 in Arlington, Texas. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) runs the ball during practice at the NFL football team's training camp Aug. 20 in Allen Park, Mich. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to the media before practice at the NFL football team's training camp Aug. 20 in Allen Park, Mich. New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) stands during an NFL football training camp July 30 in Metairie, La. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/02/lions-hopeful-kerby-joseph-brian-branch-isiah-pacheco-injuries/stories/20260902108 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/02/lions-hopeful-kerby-joseph-brian-branch-isiah-pacheco-injuries/stories/20260902108#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:13:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/09/02/lions-hopeful-kerby-joseph-brian-branch-isiah-pacheco-injuries/stories/20260902108 ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes is hopeful standout safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch along with backup running back Isiah Pacheco will be healthy enough to play this season. Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes listens to a question from the media at the NFL football team's training facility, in Allen Park, Mich., on Sept. 2. Detroit Lions assistant general manager Ray Agnew, left, and general manager Brad Holmes speak to the media at the NFL football team's training facility, in Allen Park, Mich., on Sept. 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/08/11/lions-center-cade-mays-will-miss-significant-time-with-a-wrist-injury-campbell-says/stories/20260811083 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/08/11/lions-center-cade-mays-will-miss-significant-time-with-a-wrist-injury-campbell-says/stories/20260811083#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:02:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/08/11/lions-center-cade-mays-will-miss-significant-time-with-a-wrist-injury-campbell-says/stories/20260811083 ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Center Cade May, who was signed to anchor the Detroit Lions' reworked offensive line, will be out for significant time because of a wrist injury, coach Dan Campbell said Monday. Detroit Lions center Cade Mayes talks to the media after an NFL football practice June 4 in Allen Park, Mich. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks after practice at the NFL football team's training camp, in Allen Park, Mich., Aug. 7. https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/07/29/lions-coach-dan-campbell-addresses-terrion-arnold-s-situation-with-the-team-on-the-eve-of-camp/stories/20260729092 https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/07/29/lions-coach-dan-campbell-addresses-terrion-arnold-s-situation-with-the-team-on-the-eve-of-camp/stories/20260729092#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:39:53 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/lions/2026/07/29/lions-coach-dan-campbell-addresses-terrion-arnold-s-situation-with-the-team-on-the-eve-of-camp/stories/20260729092 ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday he addressed the franchise's “unfortunate” decision to release Terrion Arnold with the team on the eve of training camp as the former cornerback is facing felony charges. Terrion Arnold, a Detroit Lions cornerback, leaves during the conclusion of his pretrial detention hearing at the Hillsborough County Courthouse on June 29 in Tampa, Fla. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to the media before an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., July 29.