Lions Name Seven Captains for 2026, Including Three First-Timers

The selection pairs veteran leaders with newly elevated voices to project stability and fresh responsibility for the regular season

Overview

The Detroit Lions announced their seven season captains on Monday, naming Jared Goff, Amon‑Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell, Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, Jack Campbell, and Jack Fox.
Jack Fox, Jack Campbell, and Alim McNeill are first-time Lions captains, with Fox’s nod marking rare special‑teams recognition at the captain position.
Jared Goff will serve as captain for a sixth straight season while St. Brown and Penei Sewell enter their fourth year as captains and Aidan Hutchinson his third.
Coach Dan Campbell praised Jack Campbell’s physical play as a reason for his promotion, and McNeill’s elevation follows his recovery from a 2024 ACL tear and a 2024 contract extension.
Captains formally lead on-field coin tosses and locker-room direction, and this mix of steady veterans and new leaders signals the team’s intent to preserve continuity while filling leadership gaps created by roster moves and injuries