Roy Lopez - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Plays rotational role in 2025 Lopez recorded 30 tackles (11 solo), 2.0 sacks and one pass defensed across 17 games with the Lions in 2025.

Impact Lopez signed a one-year deal with Detroit before the 2025 season, and he retained a comparable role relative to the rest of his career. He logged over 400 defensive snaps for the second straight campaign while reaching at least 30 tackles for the fourth time in his five-year career. Lopez is set to become a free agent again this offseason, and he should land another short-term deal.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lopez learned a lot in Detroit, interested in a potential return Defensive lineman Roy Lopez learned a lot from his year in Detroit and would be interested in re-signing with the Lions this offseason.

JANUARY 13 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Door for Roy Lopez's Lions Return Is Now Wide Open Without a doubt, this season was a complete disappointment for the Detroit Lions. Their fall from championship contenders to last place in t...

JANUARY 7 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions Likely on Path to Painful Roy Lopez Breakup This Offseason Despite exceeding expectations in his first year with the Lions, Detroit might not be able to bring Roy Lopez back based on other roster nee...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Twentyman in the Huddle: Lions-Cowboys Week 14 preview On this episode of the Twentyman in the Huddle podcast presented by Copilot+ PC, Tim Twentyman is joined by Jeremy Reisman, Roy Lopez and Jo...

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Roy Lopez and Aidan Hutchinson combine for an 11-yard sack on Hurts Detroit Lions defensive tackle Roy Lopez and defensive end Aidan Hutchinson take down Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for an 11-...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Lopez & Hutchinson combine for sack on Hurts Detroit Lions defensive lineman Roy Lopez and edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson take down Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for an 11-y...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions Have a Needed Roy Lopez Change to Make in Week 11 The Detroit Lions are riding high following their lopsided victory over the Washington Commanders, but they can't dwell on that win forever...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lopez on the Lions culture DL Roy Lopez speaks to reporters about the Lions culture, his wrestling background, and work ethic.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provides injury updates on key reserves Two Detroit Lions backups, defensive tackle Roy Lopez and running back Sione Vaki, are expected to be out for a few days, coach Dan Campbell...

JULY 22, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Lions injury updates: Alex Anzalone, Sione Vaki, Roy Lopez, Malcolm Rodriguez, Miles Frazier, Mekhi Wingo | Sporting News Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell offered several injury updates on notable players, including on linebacker Alex Anzalone, who is deali...

JULY 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions Provide Updates on Vaki, Lopez, Previously Injured Players Detroit Lions provide injury updates on Sione Vaki, Roy Lopez, Malcolm Rodriguez.

JULY 22, 2025 • SUNHERALD.COM

Lions get Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with 28th pick in NFL draft

The Detroit Lions have selected defensive tackle Tyleik Williams of Ohio State with the 28th pick in the NFL draft

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions and All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph agree on a contract extension, AP source says

The Detroit Lions and All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph have agreed on a contract extension

APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions in unfamiliar territory, picking late in NFL draft and trying to keep talented roster intact

The Detroit Lions are in unfamiliar territory

APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions Impressed Roy Lopez Held His Own against Frank Ragnow Detroit Lions were impressed defensive tackle Roy Lopez held his own against Frank Ragnow.

APRIL 5, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cardinals Birdwatch: Free Agency Phase One Free agency is here, and the Cardinals are making moves! They wasted no time bringing fresh talent to the Valley. Plus, football is all abou...

MARCH 16, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Lopez on being a Lion DL Roy Lopez speaks to the media on how excited he is to be a lion and is ready to get to work.

MARCH 13, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lopez excited to join Lions' d-line that plays 'with their hair on fire' Defensive lineman Roy Lopez said it was a 'no brainer' to join a Detroit Lions' defensive line that plays 'with their hair on fire.'

MARCH 13, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Roy Lopez photos View photos of newly-signed Detroit Lions defensive lineman Roy Lopez.

MARCH 13, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions add run-stuffing DT Roy Lopez with $4.65 million, one-year agreement, AP source says

The Detroit Lions and defensive tackle Roy Lopez have agreed to a $4.65 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Heading to Detroit The Lions agreed to terms with Lopez on a one-year, $4.65 million contract Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Lopez was a 2021 sixth-round pick by the Texans and spent two seasons in Houston before going to Arizona for his next two campaigns. In 2024, Lopez started a career-high 16 regular-season games for the Cardinals, logging 28 tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three pass breakups and one fumble recovery. Lopez will provide experienced interior defensive line depth behind DJ Reader and Alim McNeill (knee) with the Lions.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Overtime: For Roy Lopez, Family Matters Defensive tackle Roy Lopez grew up in the Valley and his journey to the NFL has truly taken a village -- and eventually got him playing with...

MARCH 12, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Productive 2024 campaign Lopez finished the 2024 season with 28 total tackles (10 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding three passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 16 games.

Impact Lopez remained a productive asset on the Cardinals' defensive line this season, notching his first career forced fumble in Week 1 versus the Bills. The defensive tackle will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, potentially looking for a new squad in 2025.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Big Red Rage - Roy Lopez Does Dirty Work For Cardinals Ep. 697 - Cardinals defensive lineman Roy Lopez joined Paul Calvisi and Ron Wolfley at Trophy in Chandler to discuss how special it is to be...

JANUARY 3, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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Lions get Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with 28th pick in NFL draft

Lions and All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph agree on a contract extension, AP source says

Lions in unfamiliar territory, picking late in NFL draft and trying to keep talented roster intact

Lions add run-stuffing DT Roy Lopez with $4.65 million, one-year agreement, AP source says