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Detroit Lions name seven team captains for the 2026 season

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Detroit Lions name seven team captains for the 2026 season

Summary

The Detroit Lions announced their team captains for the 2026 regular season on Monday, Sept. 7. The leadership group includes quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, offensive tackle Penei Sewell, edge defender Aidan Hutchinson, defensive tackle Alim McNeill, linebacker Jack Campbell, and punter Jack Fox. Goff, St. Brown, Sewell, and Hutchinson return to their captaincy roles from the previous season. Campbell and McNeill are new selections for the defensive leadership group, while Fox assumes the special teams captaincy previously held by Grant Stuard. This structure marks an expansion from the six captains designated for the team in 2025. The announcement confirms the player representation for the upcoming campaign.

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Status Watch

•Detroit named seven captains for the 2026 season.
•Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell, and Aidan Hutchinson are returning captains.
•Alim McNeill and Jack Campbell join as new defensive captains.
•Jack Fox takes over the special teams captaincy role.
•The 2026 leadership group features one more player than the 2025 group.

Latest Updates

1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Name 7 Captains for 2026 Season
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What they're saying

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The Detroit Lions have selected seven captains for the 2026 season, with Jack Campbell, Alim McNeill and Jack Fox earning the honor for the first time. The selections reveal a leadership transition taking place around Detroit's established core.
— Yahoo Sports