THE DAILY DRIVE: ESPN ranks Dan Campbell as best NFL coaching hire in past 5 years

The Lions return a strong defensive nucleus, but improvements in 2026 needed

Colton Pouncy – The Athletic

January 30, 2026

Lions RT Penei Sewell nominated for NFL Protector of the Year Award

Christian Romo – Detroit Free Press

January 29, 2026

MSU punter Ryan Eckley impressing NFL scouts with his leg – and hands

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

January 29, 2026

Lions' Penei Sewell finalist for NFL's Protector of the Year Award

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

January 29, 2026

ESPN ranks Lions’ Dan Campbell as top NFL coaching hire of past 5 years

Kory Woods – MLive

January 29, 2026

All-Pro LB says Dan Campbell ‘ain’t making nobody better’ with Lions practices

Kory Woods – MLive

January 29, 2026

Lions star has chance to win inaugural award honoring NFL’s top offensive lineman

Benjamin Raven – MLive

January 29, 2026

NFL offseason: Ranking every head coaching hire since 2021

Bill Barnwell – ESPN.com

January 29, 2026

Detroit Lions OC film review, Part III: Takeaways from Drew Petzing's red zone play-calling?

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

January 29, 2026

ESPN ranks Dan Campbell as best NFL coaching hire in past 5 years

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

January 29, 2026

Detroit Lions signing former Bears tight end to futures deal

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

January 29, 2026