The Detroit Lions saw their defense ravaged by injuries in 2024. Adding another top pass rusher could make their front even scarier.

In an unexpected turn of events, a former Detroit Lions starter is signing with a rival and will be back in the NFC North. The post Lions Receive Troubling News Ahead of Free Agency appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Here are 10 defensive players who could fit the Detroit Lions in this year's crop of free agents.

Breaking down the Detroit Lions backup QB situation behind Jared Goff as the NFL enters free agency and the draft

Let’s take a look now at the Lions organization’s eight biggest free agents and whether or not they’ll be returning to Detroit this offseason.

That said, Patrick will be 32 in November, and the Lions need to inject youth into the WR3 spot, especially with Peoples-Jones and Antoine Green not appearing to be viable options. Unless they address the position in the draft, free agency doesn’t offer many younger, big-bodied receivers, leaving Detroit to explore veteran options.

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell doesn't have a problem coaching ... The Lions aren’t the only NFC North team looking for pass rush help this offseason. Johnson, the former Lions offensive coordinator, wouldn’t mind adding some juice to his defensive ...

Yes, Hooker was supplanted as QB2 in the playoffs. But another full offseason should have him locked as Goff's primary backup.