This week, the NFL announced 128 modern-era players who have been nominated for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame. As it pertains to the Detroit Lions, there are no newly-eligible former Lions on the list, but there are a couple of long-time nominees who are still looking to get in: kicker Jason Hanson and offensive tackle Lomas Brown.
This year, it appears the Lions are trying to make a hard push to get Brown into a gold jacket. On Friday, the team debuted an entire website entitled “The Case for Lomas.” The impressive page features a list of accolades, an essay explaining Brown’s worthiness for the Hall of Fame, and a ton of testimonials from coaches and players arguing his case. That includes a video over four minutes in length of Hall of Famer Barry Sanders making the case for Brown.