After missing the playoffs in 2025, snapping a run of three consecutive postseason appearances, several of the Detroit Lions' veteran leaders said the sting of last season has fueled a renewed focus as the team ramps up preparations for 2026.

Detroit Lions General Manager Brad Holmes addressed a multitude of topics during his press conference on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed a multitude of topics during his press conference on Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Detroit Lions are expected to hire Drew Petzing as their new offensive coordinator, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

In less than 48 hours, joy for the Browns and their fans long-suffering fans was all but extinguished. Stefanski, who in his first year returned the Browns to respectability, can only coach virtually from home this week. I feel for all the guys that won’t be able to play for the first playoff game. The Browns are the second team to be without its coach during the pandemic. Detroit interim coach Darrell Bevell sat out the Lions’ Dec. 26 game at Tampa Bay because of COVID-19 protocols.

18 Florida State on Saturday after coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19. ___Marquette women’s basketball has paused activities because of a positive COVID-19 test. The Browns did not have any new positive COVID-19 tests on Friday, and after getting league approval, practiced indoors. It’s the second straight postponement for the Sun Devils after their game scheduled for Thursday at Washington State was also called off. Every player on the active roster practiced Thursday and Friday, an indication none was identified as a high-risk close contact with Fitzpatrick.