Detroit Lions Post-2026 Minicamp Stock Watch
Detroit Lions Post-2026 Mandatory Minicamp Stock Watch
Detroit Lions risers and fallers following offseason workout program.Christian Booher|
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Detroit LionsThe Detroit Lions' offseason workout program has wrapped up.
After workouts spanning several weeks, the Lions had their final practice of this part of the offseason on Wedensday. Now, the team will be off until the start of training camp.
Over the course of the offseason workout program, head coach Dan Campbell had the opportunity to observe and learn more about the roster that he'll have going into training camp for the 2026 season.
Here is a stock watch for the Detroit Lions following 2026 mandatory minicamp.
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LB Jimmy Rolder
Rolder has been intriguing to watch throughout the offseason. Injuries slowed him early in his career at Michigan, but he showed flashes of pro-leve talent in his last year at Michigan and to this point has been impressive in his opportunities defensively.
The door seems to remain open on Rolder having a chance to contribute and play a big role. He had an interception of Teddy Bridgewater on Tuesday, as he showcased his athleticism and ability to disrupt passing lanes.
Detroit may have found a gem in Rolder, and while there remains plenty for him to achieve before the regular season, he's off to a good start.
S Chuck Clark
Plenty of attention has gone to the fact that the Lions have been without Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph for the duration of offseason workouts. However, the veterans they have brought in to account for their absences have been perfectly fine in their roles.
Clark has been steady in the back-half of the defense, and his veteran pedigree suggests that it will be more of the same once the pads are on in training camp. Like Rolder, he had an interception on day one of minicamp and looks to be ready to contribute.
Also of note, Terrion Arnold explained that Clark had given him solid advice, so it's clear that he's already asserting himself as a leader of the defense as well.
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown
Minicamp provided another look at why St. Brown is one of the best in the game. In addition to everything he does pre-practice to stay sharp within his routines, he had a solid week of on-field work as well.
St. Brown in particular had two big-time plays during situational work, one being a catch along the sideline to convert a third-down while the second was a touchdown grab in the red-zone with D.J. Reed in coverage.
CB Ennis Rakestraw
Rakestraw continues to build positive momentum heading into his third NFL season. The downside to his game through the first two years of his career has been injuries, but he appears primed to contribute in 2026.
With Terrion Arnold limited, Rakestraw remains getting first-team reps occasionally. He's one of the most intriguing players to watch once the pads come on, as that will be the official start of a position battle he seems to be entering at the cornerback position.
Stock down
S Loren Strickland
Strickland has contributed to the Lions in the past two years, but it may be an uphill battle to do so in 2026. Detroit's array of veteran talent puts him down the depth chart, though he'll hace the chance to work his way back up in training camp.
If the safety room gets healthy sooner rather than later, the challenge becomes even tougher for Strickland to assert himself. He'll need a strong start to camp to move up the pecking order.
WR Greg Dortch
Dortch appears primed to contribute to Detroit in some capacity, however it may not be as much on the offensive side of the ball. His return upside could make him a major factor in special teams, but there seems to be an established hierarchy already brewing in St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Isaac TeSlaa.
Granted, Dortch is newer into the mix and still has time to assert himself. His stock falling offensively is more of a product of TeSlaa's rise than anything else, and he could still find his way into a Kalif Raymond-type role with special teams.
Published Jun 18, 2026
CHRISTIAN BOOHERSports journalist who has covered the Detroit Lions the past three NFL seasons. Christian brings expert analysis, insights and an ability to fairly assess how the team is performing in a tough NFC North division.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
