Detroit Lions’ 2026 NFLPA Report Card: Complete Grade Breakdown
ESPN has released the grades for all 32 NFL teams in the 2026 NFL Players Association (NFLPA) report card, highlighting feedback from 1,759 players. This survey took place from November 2 to December 11, 2025. This year’s report card stands out for evaluating teams in 17 categories, an increase from 11 the previous year.
Detroit Lions’ Performance
The Detroit Lions have achieved a notable improvement in their rankings over the past three years. They started at 15th in 2023, improved to 13th in 2024, and now have entered the top 10, ranking 9th overall in 2026.
Grade Breakdown
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Detroit Lions’ grades across various categories:
- Treatment of Families: B+
- Home Game Field: B-
- Food/Dining Area: B
- Nutritionist/Dietician: A
- Locker Room: A
- Training Room: A-
- Training Staff: B+
- Weight Room: A
- Strength Coaches: A
- Position Coaches: A
- Offensive Coordinator: C
- Defensive Coordinator: B
- Special Teams Coordinator: A
- Team Travel: B
- Head Coach: A
- General Manager: A
- Team Ownership: A
Key Observations
John Morton, the former offensive coordinator, received the lowest grade with a C-. He has since been replaced by Drew Petzing, who previously held a B- grade with the Arizona Cardinals. Additionally, the Lions’ grade for home game field, a B-, was tied for the 12th-best in the league.
In terms of coaching grades, 11 teams rated their head coach as an A or higher, including the Lions. Notably, only the Las Vegas Raiders and Minnesota Vikings scored higher for their treatment of families than the Lions.
Conclusion
The 2026 NFLPA report card indicates significant progress for the Detroit Lions, marking their continued effort to enhance player satisfaction and organizational performance.
