Dan Campbell emphasizes redemption for Lions after disappointing season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell addressed the team's challenges from last season, in which they finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs. Campbell takes full responsibility for the Lions' underwhelming performance and stressed their commitment to achieving 'Redemption and Respect' in 2026. He reflected on their fall to last place in the NFC North and the need to eliminate self-inflicted mistakes moving forward. With a restructured training camp focusing on internal competition, the Lions aim to rebuild their competitive edge without joint practices this summer.
- •Lions finished last season 9-8 and missed playoffs.
- •Campbell takes responsibility for the team's struggles.
- •Lions aim for improved discipline and reduced mistakes.
- •Training camp will focus on internal competition.
- •The team is working to regain respect within the NFC North.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Campbell Takes Blame and Issues Warning to NFL
"Dan Campbell says the Lions are chasing “Redemption and Respect” after a 9-8 season and painful fall to last place in the NFC North.
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