Lions vs. Saints: What to Watch as Detroit Opens the 2026 Season at Ford Field
The Detroit Lions open the 2026 season against New Orleans at Ford Field. From Detroit’s short-handed secondary to its offensive line and young players getting their first real opportunity, here are MCSN’s biggest things to watch.
Detroit Lions Set Initial 53-Man Roster: Saylors, Meeks and Gill-Howard Earn Their Spots
The Detroit Lions have set their initial 53-man roster for the 2026 season. MCSN breaks down Jacob Saylors and Jackson Meeks making the team, the QB2 decision, Skyler Gill-Howard’s emergence, key cuts and the impact of Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch beginning the year on Reserve/PUP.
Lions Camp Notebook: Dan Campbell Talks Bengals Matchup, Kerby Joseph, Jack Campbell and Roster Competition
Dan Campbell previews the Lions’ Thursday night preseason matchup against Cincinnati while providing updates on Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, praising Jack Campbell and discussing Detroit’s ongoing roster competition.
Lions Open Training Camp Without Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch as Star Safety Duo Continues Rehab
Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch opened Detroit Lions training camp on the PUP list as both continue rehabbing injuries, with Joseph’s availability for Week 1 appearing particularly uncertain.