Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell sat at his locker while his teammates were boxing up their belongings and met his obligation to speak to reporters. As a team captain, the talented offensive lineman shared his frustration and difficulty dealing with the Lions losing unexpectedly to the Washington Commanders.

The Detroit Lions won a franchise-record 15 games this season but lost their playoff opener to the Washington Commanders.

All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell was among the players visibly disappointed with the shocking 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders but refused to place the blame on one player as he collected his personal items from the season.

Sewell says he has watched last season's playoff loss at least 10 times, and this time the Lions won't be denied.

Detroit Lions star right tackle Penei Sewell wasn't sure why quarterback Jared Goff was getting blamed for a 45-31 divisional-round playoff loss to

Less than 24 hours after their 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders in the NFC divisional round, members of the Detroit Lions gathered at the Meijer Performance Center for locker room cleanout.

Goff signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension in November 2024, three years after his trade from the Rams. The Lions cannot cut Goff at a financial gain until 2026, per Over The Cap. A post-June 1 designation then would save $35 million with $34.6 million in dead money.

Questions about Goff will continue to swirl in the offseason. But for now, he's got the backing of one of the most prominent voices on the team.

The Detroit Lions had an incredible regular season with a disappointing finish in NFL playoffs, but the best part? It doesn't feel like an end.

The Detroit Lions' offensive line is the engine that makes the muscle-car offense zip, which means an offseason of rebuilding that line is key.

The Detroit Lions had an incredible regular season with a disappointing finish in NFL playoffs, but the best part? It doesn't feel like an end.

The Detroit Lions experienced playoff heartbreak each of the past 2 seasons, but GM Brad Holmes said he plans to continue building through NFL draft.