Lions Captaincies Reveal Leadership Core | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and Ready for Kickoff. The Detroit Lions just announced their team captains for the upcoming 2026 season and it's a solid lineup. Quarterback Jared Goff is back as a captain for a sixth year, leading the offense. He's joined by receiver Amin Rossane Brown and offensive tackle Penay Suu, both fourth year captains. On defense, Aiden Hutchinson, Aila McNeil and linebacker Jack Campbell will wear the seas. F.R. Special teams, Punture Jack Fox is stepping up. Goff's been a captain since he arrived. A key figure in the team's resurgence. St. Brown and Suu, drafted by the current regime, have been captains almost since day one. Hutchinson, drafted in 2022, is already a three time captain. It shows a consistent core of leadership being built. This year sees a couple of first time captains making their mark. Jack Campbell, a defensive force, finally gets the captaincy after two years of strong play.

1:01With veteran leadership moving on, it's his time to shine. Aila McNeil also earns his first captaincy looking to bounce back strong after an injury. The coach, Dan Campbell, has spoken highly of Jack Campbell's physical presence and durability, calling him invaluable to the team's defense. McNeil, despite a torn ACL last season, is expected to bring disruption back to the defensive line. Having earned a contract extension before his injury. And then there's Jack Fox, the special team's captain. After seven years with the team, this is his first time being named a captain. He's been incredibly consistent, a two time pro-bola, and one time all pro, consistently raking high in punting average. It's a well-deserved recognition for his reliability.