The Detroit Lions have one of the best offensive backfields in the NFC with Jared Goff flanked by running backs Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Craig Reynolds among others. The Lions' offensive unit also has a chance to be one of the best in the NFL this season with John Morton taking over play-calling duties from departed Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson.

Rakestraw, a second-round pick by the Lions in 2024, left Detroit's first day of training camp practices with an apparent chest injury, according to a release from the team. He collided with a receiver during the unpadded session and was slow to get up before being checked on the sideline and eventually taken to the locker room.

The Detroit Lions have big shoes to fill after the retirement of Frank Ragnow. In their first practice of training camp on Sunday, the Lions may have revealed the approach they're going to take.

The Detroit Lions entered 2025 with the goal of being healthier than they were during the postseason, as injuries to the defensive line had derailed the team’s hopes of being a threat to make the Super Bowl.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/lions as Former NFL QB Says Detroit Lions Will 'Just Reload'. The Detroit Lions will enter the 2025 season with a rather new-look coaching staff, including new offensive and defensive play-callers.

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery explained why he has a big chip on his shoulder going into the 2025 season, which should lead to him running even angrier than normal.

Tate Ratledge played right guard at Georgia, but he worked as a backup center in practice and could man the position for the Detroit Lions this fall.

Here are the two safeties who cracked the Lions OnSI All-21st Century Team. Quin began his career in Houston, playing four years for the Texans before coming to Detroit prior to the 2012 season. He became a force in the secondary, providing the defense with a reliable veteran presence in the back-half.