After struggling against New Orleans, it's clear that Detroit's secondary needs reinforcement. As they consider potential solutions, the focus has turned towards acquiring Joey Porter Jr. from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

After the Detroit Lions freed up $35 million in new cap space, we look at 5 star players they could soon add to the roster.

DETROIT -- It came down to one final gut-wrenching play in Week 1, with the Detroit Lions stopping the two-point conversion in overtime to escape with a win. Detroit beat the New Orleans Saints, 31-30, blowing a 21-point third-quarter lead in the process to hang on to start the year 1-0.

The Detroit Lions are hosting the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 of the NFL season at Ford Field. Follow the score, video highlights and live updates.

The lucky part is that there are multiple players out there for them to pursue, even one from the Cleveland Browns who might not be available, at least at the moment. That guy is none other than Denzel Ward, who Mina Kimes of ESPN believes would be an excellent fit in Detroit.

Jahmyr Gibbs and Detroit’s defensive front powered the Lions, while the secondary struggled to contain the Saints’ passing attack.

The Lions reached big-ticket extensions with key cogs, but injuries are still a key factor for this team in 2026

Detroit Lions announce 2026 Week 1 NFL practice squad elevations.