Hutchinson is a leading candidate for Defensive Player of the Year. McNeill is one of the best interior linemen in football when healthy. Davenport could start at defensive end. And Wingo's personal defensive line coach, Brandon Tucker, said the second-year lineman is poised for a breakout season after playing 11 games as a backup last year.

Breaking down the NFC North picks in the latest ESPN mock draft from Field Yates, including the Lions projections

So, Burden could be yet another great piece of the puzzle when it comes to the Lions’ offense. Considering how many injuries the team had last season, it could only help to have some major added ...

Bill Barnwell proposes a trade that the Lions should offer the Bengals for superstar edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Detroit Lions re-sign a former Philadelphia Eagles player who could help Jared Goff and head coach Dan Campbell in the 2025 NFL season. Last season ended in heartbreak for the Detroit Lions, who looked like strong contenders to win their first-ever Super Bowl but suffered a shocking defeat against the Washington Commanders in the divisional round of the playoffs.

The Detroit Lions are excited about where the defensive line currently stands, but adding even more depth and talent could still happen this offseason.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Za’Darius Smith came over at the trade deadline to help keep the defense together. But the Detroit Lions released the veteran pass rusher in a cost-saving move ahead of free agency.

Here is a ranking of the seven external free agent signings the Lions have made up to this point in 2025. Allen is a veteran who will compete for the backup job with 2023 third-round pick Hendon Hooker. He appears to be an upgrade from Nate Sudfeld, who was a competitor for Hooker last training camp, and has 19 career starts under his belt.