The Detroit Lions were predicted to trade for a $97 million cornerback who has previously earned All-Pro honors.

I put out a call for mailbag questions on social media earlier today, which has drawn inquiries about edge rusher Maxx Crosby’s contract with the Las Vegas Raiders (mainly regarding how it impacts the upcoming extension for Aidan Hutchinson),

PFF recently compiled a list of the perfect free agent match for each NFL team. For Detroit, 28-year-old cornerback D.J. Reed was listed as the player to target.

The Detroit Lions were the No. 1 seed in the NFC last season but came up short against the Washington Commanders in a stunning upset during the playoffs. The sheer number of injuries the Lions were dealing with on defense certainly contributed to this surprising loss.

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

The Detroit Lions began the 2024 season with enormous potential. Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchison led the opportunistic defense, compiling 7.5 sacks through

Although the Philadelphia Eagles only have four starters from last season departing the team in free agency later this month, they are a consequential bunch. All of Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, Mekhi Becton and Zack Baun are expected to cash in this March after career years that ultimately helped the Eagles win their second Super

The Lions have not used the franchise tag since they designated DE Ziggy Ansah their franchise player in 2018.

Lions fans should expect GM Brad Holmes to address Detroit's biggest areas of need during free agency. Holmes loves to plug holes in free agency, allowing him to target the best players available during the draft instead of drafting for need exclusively.

Whether Ben Johnson was taking a shot at Jared Goff or not on Tuesday, a pair of Lions defenders reacted to the former Lions OC's remarks.