Sam LaPorta’s season is pretty much over. Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said Friday, Nov. 21, that LaPorta underwent back surgery and likely will miss the rest of the year, including Sunday's game against the L.A. Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California..

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) eyes the defense while listening to the play call during the game between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit. The Detroit Lions won 52-21, improving their season record to 1-1. (Jake May | MLive.com)

The Detroit Lions learned many of the official dates for the 2026 NFL season as they try to salvage a playoff push for this campaign. Below are those important dates, along with insights on many of them as provided by the NFL. Jan. 5 — Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2026 season, including players from the CFL.

Matthew Stafford spent 12 seasons in Detroit and holds most Lions passing records, but he's playing the best football of his NFL career now with Rams.

Scott and Russ look back to at the Cowboys game and look ahead to the Lions big Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams

The Detroit Lions have officially released their list of players who were ruled out against the Los Angeles Rams. On Friday afternoon, safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch were ruled out. Left tackle Taylor Decker was listed as questionable, along with six other players.

Joseph will miss his eighth straight game due to a knee injury after suffering what Dan Campbell called a setback.

The Detroit Lions ran just eight plays on third down last week, a season low, while gaining most of their yards on first and second down.

Davante Adams will suit up for the Rams' Week 15 clash with the Lions after earning a questionable tag due to a hamstring strain.