The Detroit Lions have tendered Jake Bates a qualifying offer as an exclusive rights free agent, ensuring Bates will be on their roster in 2026. The decision to bring Bates back was an easy one for the Lions.

Keep up with live tracker updates in Detroit Lions free agency news, trade rumors and deals across the NFL. The legal tampering window begins Monday.

The Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett reported the Detroit Lions tendered kicker Jakes Bates an ERFA contract. The post Lions Make 2026 Call on Kicker Jakes Bates With Free Agency Approaching: Report appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Gilman, 28, has 51 career starts under his belt in six seasons and has the kind of versatility that could interest the Lions with his ability to play free safety (543 snaps in 2025), box safety (314 snaps) and slot corner (106 snaps).

Michael Carter and Emari Demercado finished 1-2 in rushing for Arizona Cardinals under new Detroit Lions OC Drew Petzing, and are 2026 RB free agents.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Roy Lopez (51) and his defensive teammates celebrate a fumble recovery during the second quarter of an NFL football game b

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Raiders are holding to their asking price in any trade involving Crosby, which is a pair of first-round picks plus a player in ret

New Houston Texans running back David Montgomery received strong feedback from one of his former teammates that may also prove revealing.