2026 Is a Pivotal Offseason for Detroit Lions Tight Ends

2026 is a pivotal offseason for Detroit Lions tight ends

Our 2025 Detroit Lions roster review/2026 offseason preview continues with the tight end position. With Dan Campbell at the helm, the tight end position has been a valuable tool for Detroit’s high-octane offense. However, after a down year in 2025 and some potential schematic alterations coming, the tight end position could be in for some big changes going into 2026. Previously: QB recap: Jared Goff still in the prime of his career RB recap: Br…

Detroit Could Target This “Old-School” Tight End in the 2026 Draft

The Detroit Lions might be one tight end injury away from seriously testing their depth, and that’s exactly why Stanford’s Sam Roush could quietly become one of the most interesting draft fits for them in 2026. Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright are both coming off injuries. Neither is expected to be limited long-term, but when you’re building a Super Bowl-caliber roster, you don’t gamble at positions that are central to your offensive identity. And w…