Dan Campbell expresses optimism about Lions' offensive line heading into 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is optimistic about the team's offensive line ahead of the 2026 season. Following a challenging 2025, marked by the retirement of Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow and substantial injuries, the Lions made key offseason moves. Brad Holmes, the Lions' general manager, signed free agents like center Cade Mays, tackle Larry Borom, and guard Ben Bartch to strengthen the roster. Additionally, the Lions drafted right tackle Blake Miller in the first round, aiming to address key positions and enhance performance after ranking low in offensive efficiency last season. Campbell highlighted Mays' potential and adaptation to the team's scheme.
- •Lions faced significant O-line issues in 2025 after Ragnow's retirement
- •Brad Holmes acquired key veterans to strengthen the offensive line
- •Cade Mays is expected to stabilize the center position
- •Lions drafted Blake Miller to reinforce the O-line
- •Campbell expresses optimism about the upcoming season's offensive potential
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Lions’ 2026 Offensive Line Has Dan Campbell Sounding Optimistic
"In 2024, Detroit’s high-powered offense shattered NFL records behind the elite coverage of one of the league’s premier offensive lines. However, in 2025, Pro Bowl center Frank Ragnow's retirement, along with a multitude of O-line injuries, destabilized what was once a premier NFL unit, leaving an enormous gap. Fortunately, the Lions' offensive line is looking …
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