Detroit Lions name seven team captains for the 2026 season

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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