The Detroit Lions have plenty of talent to work with on defense in Kelvin Sheppard's first season as coordinator, including familiar faces Aidan Hutchinson, Derrick Barnes and others on the verge of returning to regular season action from injury.

Detroit is ramping up its practices, as it concluded its second day of fully padded action on Saturday. The Lions open the preseason on Thursday, July 31 in the Hall of Fame Game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The edge rusher's goal of returning better than ever from the injury that ended his 2024 season appears on track.

The Lions are counting on Aidan Hutchinson immediately returning to form following last year’s season-ending leg fracture. So far, so good, according to quarterback Jared Goff.

The Detroit Lions saw two more players leave practice early with injuries on Thursday. Here's the latest on cornerback Terrion Arnold and linebacker Derrick Barnes.

Aidan Hutchinson's final season with Michigan football seeds optimism that a big year could be in store for the Detroit Lions star.

Williams said he was excited for the first day of pads but didn't appear on the practice field, leading some to wonder if he'd picked up an injury.

The Detroit Lions' defense was derailed last season by injuries, and it showed in the team's heartbreaking loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC Division

The Detroit Lions won't have one of their rookie draft picks available until at least the start of the 2025 regular season due to an injury.

Brandon Graham, the fomer Detroit Crockett and Michigan star, is enjoying retirement these days after playing 15 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.