DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 05: Jack Campbell #46 of the Detroit Lions walks onto the sphere throughout participant introductions previous to the sport in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Subject on January 05, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Picture by Gregory Shamus/Getty Pictures) | Getty Pictures
Forgoing a workforce announcement or a sports activities journalist, the Detroit Lions selected to interrupt the information they’ve prolonged linebacker Jack Campbell with the assistance of a Lions superfan.
Diehard Lions supporter Sweta Patel posted on X on at 1:45 p.m. Thursday that Campbell will keep a Lion, citing “inside sources.”
BREAKING information on a contract extension for Jack Campbell as I simply heard straight from my inside sources on the Lions. He might be a Lion for the subsequent a number of years and Lions proceed to retain their expertise. Congrats to Jack and his household. #OnePride
— Sweta Patel (@sweta2311) Could 21, 2026
As a result of she’s not a journalist, some of us who noticed the put up possible questioned her supply. 5 minutes later, the Lions answered that query on their very own X account.
Supply: Jack Campbell pic.twitter.com/UAWFkvPqC8
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) Could 21, 2026
“I just want to let you guys know, I signed my extension,” Campbell mentioned within the video. “I’m excited to be back. I’m excited to be here longterm. Now it’s time to go win a Super Bowl.”
The Lions underwent an enormous tradition change when Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell got here to city, and on this author’s opinion, connecting with followers this manner is extra proof they care about their followers. I can’t converse as to whether this has been completed earlier than by one other workforce, nevertheless it’s one other testomony that the Lions respect the help from diehard followers, and need to reward them with distinctive alternatives.
Patel posted a follow-up, saying she’s been a season ticket holder since 2018—sure, throughout the darkish days—and she or he was grateful for the chance to interrupt some information.
I’ve been a Lions season ticket holder since 2018 and tweeting since final ten years about them. Immediately was completely wild. I’m so grateful for the workforce who loves their followers as a lot because the followers love them. #OnePride pic.twitter.com/GUc3EMULym
— Sweta Patel (@sweta2311) Could 22, 2026
Even nationwide NFL media took discover of this distinctive supply methodology.
Fairly cool again story right here. Sweta is a die-hard Lions fan and one of the crucial vocal on-line. When Jack Campbell determined to signal his extension, he and the workforce thought it might be distinctive to let the followers know first. So, with Jack's approval, the @Lions had Sweta "break" the information. https://t.co/NiN1VsHsej
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) Could 21, 2026
One of many #Lions super-fans breaking the information to all of us. Very cool the workforce gave Sweta, who’s now going by her self-proclaimed alias ‘Sweta Schefter’, the honors! Touché! 👌💪🤣 https://t.co/8pqjmZyBRP
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) Could 21, 2026
Each The Athletic and the Detroit Information wrote articles about how the Lions pulled off this announcement with Patel, and it’s very fascinating to listen to about how the entire thing was rigorously managed even supposing your entire plan got here collectively in a matter of hours.
I nonetheless recall all of the feedback from all varieties of folks again within the day, when the Lions have been really dangerous, about how a lot the workforce doesn’t care about followers. But once more, the present regime finds methods to indicate that merely isn’t true.
For extra on the contract, POD’s Jeremy Reisman takes a deeper dive into the finer particulars and the way Campbell’s contract compares to these of different high NFL linebackers.
And onto the remainder of your notes.
Over on The Feed, person lionskillme (marvel when that username was created) noticed an NFL.com article that exhibits some love for Lomas Brown as the previous Lion almost certainly to turn out to be the subsequent Corridor of Fame inductee. What do we predict?
Talking of former Lions, on the brand new Down & Soiled with Scott & Herman present, the pair talk about Sean McVay’s latest feedback in regards to the Jared Goff commerce.
"You picked this guy No. 1. He's your guy. Why not just stay with him?"@HMAN84 and @19scottmitchell talk about Sean McVay's feedback about Jared Goff.#downanddirty #lions #nfl pic.twitter.com/RLgVbtJp12
— Down & Soiled with Scott & Herman (@mitchell2moore) Could 21, 2026
Detroitlions.com’s Tim Twentyman checked in with all seven rookies as they modify to life within the NFL in his newest episode of Twentyman within the Huddle.
Particular Twentyman within the Huddle podcast. I caught up with all 7 of Detroit’s draft picks to see how the primary week of the offseason coaching program was going. https://t.co/IIqAxOKJxU
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) Could 20, 2026
5 Metro Detroit organizations will obtain this 12 months’s funding via the Lions’ social justice initiative, Detroit Lions Encourage Change. Gamers and possession are donating a complete of $370,825 in grants. Study extra in regards to the organizations chosen this 12 months and what they plan to do with the cash right here.
Former Lions OC Jim Bob Cooter joined the NFL Highlight present and mirrored on a few of the quarterbacks he labored with throughout his time in Detroit.
#Colts OC Jim Bob Cooter’s first huge NFL job was as QBs coach of the #Lions in 2014. His QB room was:– Matthew Stafford (present NFL MVP)– Kellen Moore (present Saints HC)– Dan Orlovsky (ESPN NFL analyst)“Fairly fortunate. … That place room was fairly particular. They labored… https://t.co/A7sO9MaUc0 pic.twitter.com/8J9S7OZeJq
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) Could 19, 2026
A reminder at this soccer fan’s expense — it’s by no means too early to begin fantasy prep. You’ll in all probability lose anyway to somebody who picked based mostly on jersey colour, however nonetheless.
That is diabolical 😂 pic.twitter.com/TOKugc13Pn
— MLB (@MLB) Could 20, 2026
