The Detroit Lions could be getting back a 2025 NFL draft pick and relatively soon. Defensive end Ahmed Hassanein was waived with an injury settlement prior to the start of the season, following a preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins. According to Detroit Football Network, Hassanein is in line to return either next week or the following week.

Daniel Thomas will spend at least one more week on injured reserve with a broken forearm. The Detroit Lions downgraded Thomas to out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, leaving him on IR in his return from September surgery.

The Detroit Lions have three obvious positions that could be upgraded ahead of the NFL trade deadline. But will they pull the trigger?

Detroit currently sits with a 5-2 record and is in a battle with the Green Bay Packers for first-place in the division. Detroit's next three opponents are the Vikings, Commanders and Eagles.

Brad Holmes has made moves at the past 3 NFL trade deadlines, including dealing for Za'Darius Smith last fall. But don't expect a big move.

Head coach Dan Campbell and his Detroit Lions reigned supreme in Tom Brady’s Power Rankings for Week 7 of the NFL season. The Lions climbed to the top spot on the list after an impressive 24-9 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were No. 1 on Brady’s rankings for Week 6.

The Detroit Lions are still not exactly certain when veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport will return to action. Head coach Dan Campbell provided a hopeful update, indicating the 29-year-old is still expected to return to action at some point this season.

Nick Whiteside had 3 pass breakups in the Detroit Lions' Week 7 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his first defensive snaps since 2023