Tom Kennedy averaged 40 yards on 3 kick returns in the Detroit Lions' Week 14 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Get to know his story better.

Former Detroit Lions edge rusher James Houston was fined for his hit on Jared Goff in last week's win over the Dallas Cowboys.

The Detroit Lions are headed to SoFi Stadium for a showdown with the Los Angeles Rams that features heavy playoff implications. Injuries will be a factor, as Detroit will be without three starters in the secondary. Against one of the NFL's best offenses, the Lions will be looking for answers from within.

But the former Alabama defensive back’s 2025 campaign really ended in the fourth quarter of Detroit’s 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Dec. 4 when Branch sustained an Achilles tendon injury. Branch’s injury leaves the Lions without the only player in the NFL who has at least 75 tackles, 2.5 sacks and nine passes defended this season.

On Saturday, December 13, the NFL handed out its weekly tally of punishments, and one Detroit Lions player got the largest penalty.

Alex Anzalone's second fine of the 2025 season pushes his career total to $93,190 following the Week 14 incident against Dallas.

The Detroit Lions made it official on Saturday, placing safety Brian Branch (Achilles) on injured reserve and ending his season.

The Detroit Lions learned many of the official dates for the 2026 NFL season as they try to salvage a playoff push for this campaign. Below are those important dates, along with insights on many of them as provided by the NFL. Jan. 5 — Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2026 season, including players from the CFL.