This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/lions/onsi as Detroit Lions Strengthen Trenches in Latest 7-Round Mock Draft. The Detroit Lions will enter the 2026 NFL Draft with a clear identity and an equally clear list of priorities.

"The Lions will cut left tackle Taylor Decker if he does not retire. He will be 33 years old next season and has had issues with shoulder injuries. In 2025, he fell to 45th out of 69 ranked tackles in pass block win rate, and he ranked 61st in run block win rate."

The Detroit Lions have been predicted by ESPN to make a very difficult decision on longtime offensive lineman Taylor Decker.

The Detroit Lions fell well short of expectations and missed the playoffs this season. We’re doing these earlier than anyone expected, but it’s time to look back on 2025 before moving ahead. Over the next week-plus,

The Detroit Lions will start their pre-draft process very soon when the Senior Bowl begins its practices. While fans may enjoy watching the game, make no mistake, scouts are on the ground for this thing to watch the practices,

Detroit Lions should seriously inquire about Joe Brady becoming their next OC. Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady is a rising coach who has garnered a significant amount of interest across the league.

What should Brad Holmes and Detroit Lions do with their 2026 free agents? We're giving the power to the fans, who can vote in our poll on each player.

This article will update with every 2026 signing, so be sure to bookmark and reference it throughout the offseason!