Brad Holmes did it again. While the center market exploded with Tyler Linderbaum getting 3 years, $81 million and Connor McGovern landing 4 years, $52 million, the Detroit Lions stayed patient and signed Cade Mays to a much more manageable deal. In this video, we break down why this feels exactly like a classic Brad Holmes move—practical, affordable, and solid. Cade Mays may not be the flashy name Lions fans dreamed about, but the numbers suggest this could be a smart answer at center without crushing Detroit’s cap space. Let’s talk about why this move works, why it fits the Lions’ identity, and why sometimes the bargain move is the right move.

Taylor Decker has requested and received his release from the Detroit Lions after 10 seasons — just ONE WEEK after announcing he planned to return for the 2026 season. What changed? Contract talks broke down when the Lions pushed for a pay cut, and Decker chose to walk away on his own terms. We're breaking down what happened, what it means for the offensive line, and what Detroit does at left tackle now.
In this video:

Why Taylor Decker requested his release from the Lions
The contract dispute breakdown ($14.9M base salary, pay cut demands)
What this means for Penei Sewell and the offensive line
Detroit's options at LT — free agency, the draft, or in-house?
Cap space impact: $11.6M saved, $9.4M in dead money
Reacting to Decker's emotional Instagram statement

David Montgomery is gone. The Lions need to find a viable RB2 heading into the 2026 season. Detroit has a few options in free agency and then there's also the draft. Even still, there's Vaki and Saylors. Who will the Detroit Lions look to in order to pick up Montgomery's slack?

It's official. The Detroit Lions are trading RB David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. The Lions receive a 4th and 7th round pick along with OL Juice Scruggs. The rumors may not have been correct that he wanted out, but the decision has been made. So long Montgomery, we loved you.

ESPN dropped an article saying that David Montgomery is seeking a trade. Is this true? Well, David Montgomery himself had some words to say regarding this and his tenure with the Detroit Lions.

The Detroit Lions need to make a legit move for C Tyler Linderbaum. His upside is what the Lions need in order to chase the Super Bowl with more contention. Linderbaum would be a long term fix that yes, would be expensive, but would be worth it for the Lions offensive line.

The Detroit Lions blindsided most by hiring Drew Petzing as the new OC. This came unexpectedly with the very many good candidates on the market, and the Lions made a move - a very deliberate move for this offense.

Thank you TestFixation for this breakdown:   / so_your_team_hired_drew_petzing  

The Detroit Lions MUST fix the OL. The Lions can address the offensive line in both Free Agency and the 2026 Draft. The game is won in the trenches and Brad Holmes can't sit on his hands and allow the OL to look how it did this past season. Much has to change. Will Taylor Decker retire? Will the Lions make a move for a free agent?

Let's look through a few of the Detroit Lions free agents heading into the 2026 season. Who should stay? Who should go?

00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Alex Anzalone
02:14 - Rock Ya-Sin
03:29 - Al-Quadin Muhammad
05:05 - Marcus Davenport
05:52 - DJ Reader
06:57 - Kalif Raymond
08:00 - Levi Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal
09:45 - Shane Zylstra
10:28 - Amik Robertson
12:32 - LOTR Extended in THEATERS!

Mike McDaniel has been fired by the Miami Dolphins. Word is the Detroit Lions have already reached out to McDaniel as the OC for the Lions. Whatever happens here - the Lions must do everything in their power to hire Mike McDaniel as the OC heading into 2026.