THE DAILY DRIVE: Reassessing Detroit Lions' roster after first wave of free agency and ranking biggest remaining needs

CB Roger McCreary gets deal with Detroit Lions as more secondary help

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

March 13, 2026

Tyler Conklin, Michigan native and ex-CMU TE, joining Detroit Lions

Rainer Sabin – Detroit Free Press

March 13, 2026

Lions bolster TE group with addition of Michigan native Tyler Conklin

Richard Silva – Detroit News

March 13, 2026

Lions adding competition at CB with Roger McCreary: reports

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

March 13, 2026

Fueled by doubters, Christian Izien confident he'll find role with Lions

Richard Silva – Detroit News

March 13, 2026

2026 NFL mock draft roundup: Checking Lions’ picks after first free-agent wave

Benjamin Raven – MLive

March 13, 2026

Ex-Lions pass rusher doesn’t know what led to his Detroit exit

Kory Woods – MLive

March 13, 2026

Lions adding secondary depth, nickelback competition with ex-Rams DB

Jacob Richman – MLive

March 13, 2026

Lions sign ex-Chargers, Central Michigan tight end to 1-year deal

Benjamin Raven – MLive

March 13, 2026

How Lions’ new DB plans to impact defense despite not being ‘biggest guy’

Kory Woods – MLive

March 13, 2026

Source: Lions agree with CB Roger McCreary on 1-year deal

Staff – ESPN.com

March 13, 2026

With more 'fuel' for his fire, Christian Izien joins Lions to prove what he can do

Will Burchfield – 97.1 The Ticket

March 13, 2026

NFL news roundup: Cowboys sign CB Cobie Durant; Ravens restructure Lamar Jackson's deal

Staff – NFL.com

March 13, 2026

Reassessing Detroit Lions' roster after first wave of free agency and ranking biggest remaining needs

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

March 13, 2026

Lions add more depth to the secondary, reaching agreement with CB McCreary

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

March 13, 2026

Lions add Michigan native, CMU alum Tyler Conklin to tight end depth chart

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

March 13, 2026

New Lions OL Cade Mays ‘on the rise’ at center

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

March 13, 2026

Tyler Conklin addition helps Lions expand playbook

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

March 13, 2026

Discussion: What has been the Detroit Lions’ best free agent signing?

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

March 13, 2026

Detroit Lions signing NB Roger McCreary

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

March 13, 2026

Detroit Lions signing veteran tight end Tyler Conklin

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

March 13, 2026

Lions' plan tough to grasp, but that doesn't mean there isn't one

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

March 15, 2026

AUDIO: Lions go for value, youth movement in free agency while some questions remain

Benjamin Raven and Kory Woods – MLive

March 14, 2026

Lions RB Isiah Pacheco eager to make his mark

Eric Woodyard – ESPN.com

March 14, 2026

Discussion: What has been the Lions’ worst free agency move?

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

March 14, 2026

Larry Borom contract details suggest OT3 floor, starter potential

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

March 14, 2026

Journeyman ex-Lions QB returning to Bengals for 19th NFL season

Jacob Richman – MLive

March 15, 2026

Former Detroit Lions offensive lineman quickly finds new home with Texans

Benjamin Raven – MLive

March 15, 2026

AUDIO: New Lions RB had 8 teams interested, but feels home after meeting Dan Campbell

Benjamin Raven and Kory Woods – MLive

March 15, 2026

Christian Izien gives Lions versatility, insurance in the secondary

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

March 15, 2026