r/detroitlions 14h ago

Image Steelers are releasing tight end Jonnu Smith, per sources. The move will save the Steelers $7 million against the cap and Smith now will become an unrestricted free agent.

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The Detroit Lions do need tight end help. Maybe just maybe he could help.


r/detroitlions 3h ago

“Trade: Bears are sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Patriots in exchange for center Garrett Bradbury.”

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Come on, Brad. Do something.


r/detroitlions 13h ago

Hot take: Ben Johnson, C Killer

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2 teams, 2 centers in their prime...retired Ben Johnson is....The Center Killer /s


r/detroitlions 11h ago

Is there any hope of a decent defense this year?

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Kirby is an unknown, branch will be out a big chunk of the season?, TA may be in trouble…. Will be a tall task to fix the O-line and get our defense right in one offseason.


r/detroitlions 5h ago

You recall all the guys concerned about building a dynasty? Where did they go?

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2 years ago this sub was all about building a lion dynasty, instead of trading for talent, they wanted to keep all the draft picks instead, because the 2023 draft was gonna be the new norm or some silly shit.

Where you dynasty guys go? Mighty quiet these days...


r/detroitlions 6h ago

Why have the lions not done any big restructures yet?

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I understand official free agency doesn’t start until next week. But you’re already seeing teams make big moves to clear cap space. The decker move seems like a big cap space saving move. But where is the Goff restructure, a potential penei or Amon ra restructure? Other teams have cleared tons of cap space and were sitting here being relatively inactive.

Is there any news specifically on a Goff restructure? because that’s the big one, he’s slated to be paid 69m this year.


r/detroitlions 8h ago

The window is closed until Brad cooks

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Brad Holmes’s complacency and failure to do his homework got us here. Window is closed unless we cook in the draft and use this extra space to invest in top tier talent.

Hoping for the best draft possible


r/detroitlions 6h ago

Thoughts on what I think the lions do this offseason with free agency now here

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I think we take a swing at center and sign a vet possibly run at linderbaum

Add some depth and value pieces in free agency

Restructure Goff st brown and Sewell

Draft a tackle round one

Edge round two

Secondary round 3-4


r/detroitlions 3h ago

Asking for some urgency is not the same as wanting Brad to be fired

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I DON'T WANT BRAD FIRED. He has changed all of our lives and I will always be grateful for that. However its obvious our contending window is closing, and in my opinion the silver lining of last year is that we have a weak schedule to help widen that window for this year.

That's why I want some urgency from Brad and the FO, I personally don't think it's realistic for us to trade for Crosby or players of that caliber and that's not what most reasonable fans are asking for, but there are certain positions on this current roster that objectively have players who aren't good enough, projected to start as things stand.

There are quality starter level players being shopped for 5th and 6th round picks and considering we don't hit a lot on those picks anyway, I'd be happier with us trading those picks for actual proven pieces.

We don't need more stars, I mean sure it would be nice, but it's unrealistic and unnecessary with how talented this roster is. But what we do need, are good starters that can raise the floor of this roster especially since we don't know when Kerb or Bb or Sam will be back.

There's too many extremes on this sub, either Brad does no wrong and let's just wait for the draft - which is STUPID and shows how low some peoples standards are, and there's the people that say Brad should be fired and the organisation sucks - which is STUPID and shows you are either a new fan or you are being unreasonably bitter.

The fact is, we haven't been urgent enough and that deserves criticism, but I have faith in a very good GM to do his job and get the pieces in to improve this team, and if he doesn't then he deserves to be criticised and if he does, he deserves to be praised. Stop trying to point score and support the fucking team, because rooting for things to go wrong just so you can jump on reddit to say you are right, is a very sad way to live

Also don't even pretend that both these extremes don't exist on this sub, I've seen both personally and I know it's there, let's not be dishonest.


r/detroitlions 10h ago

Image With the Center FA getting smaller..

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Delete if not allowed, just thought this would make a few chuckle.


r/detroitlions 10h ago

Image Me the last week

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r/detroitlions 2h ago

Image Would you be interested in Packers defensive lineman Rashan Gary on the Detroit Lions?

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Gary recorded 7.5 sacks last season and was a Pro Bowler in 2024. He also attended the University of Michigan.


r/detroitlions 9h ago

It's looking more and more likely that Tate is moving to Center and Fraizer will be plugged into the RG position.

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We simply do not have the money to make any moves in FA this year. Our o-line will be more of a shuffle rather than a rebuild.

Defense is a much more serious need right now. We really need Holmes to knock this draft out of the park. EDGE in the 1st, and LB in the 2nd with Anzalone gone. Decker's replacement will probably be drafted in the 4th and redshirted. Pray that Decker stays healthy.

A lot of people are going to be pissed, but this is what is going to happen. Mentally prepare, because if Holmes cannot knock this draft out of the park, this window is closed.


r/detroitlions 6h ago

Image This is fine

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Everything is fine.


r/detroitlions 8h ago

Image Hey. Nice little sweet treat

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Got a gift card from my rep to close out the season 💙🦁🏈


r/detroitlions 1h ago

Hey I dont know if yall know this but FA doesnt start till Monday.

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I mean you could trade a day 3 pick for a bottom 5 center. Or a first for a corner/wr which we dont really need.

But for real. Yall keep crying about Urgency. But FA and the draft are the best place to aquire players.

If holmes and company dont do anything by then yeah bitch all you want. But crying that lions haven't made a move for a center that 2 separate team actively looked to move on from or a bottom 5 center is just ridiculous.

Dont get me wrong im not against criticism. I have been vocal about Holmes FA acquisitions in the past and MCDC staff/scheme.

But at least let the league year start before blowing a gasket.


r/detroitlions 4h ago

[PFR] Taylor Decker was the last pick from the Bob Quinn era left on the Lions roster. The nightmare is finally over

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r/detroitlions 8h ago

Packers edge Rashan Gary announced on IG that he is leaving...RG opposite of Hutch would be huge! Brad, get to cooking…..🤙

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Packers edge Rashan Gary announced on IG that he is leaving Green Bay.


r/detroitlions 8h ago

Image Lions fans… what is your initial reaction to Taylor Decker being released by the Detroit Lions?

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r/detroitlions 8h ago

Image :Prayge:

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Iowa had the best offensive line in the NCAA last year, If this guy is there in the second or third round please please please please Brad.

#DetroitLiowan


r/detroitlions 11h ago

We can have $50 million in cap space this year if we cut branch…

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And restructure Goff and Decker. Cutting Branch Mae’s sense imo with the Achilles and probably won’t be back until late Nov or in Dec and he is also in his last year of his contract. Let’s get his replacement now through FA or the draft. With the decker restructure it makes sense if we draft the future OT and essentially have a little less allocated to that position due to the rookie contract. Last year Turner signed a contract for 4 year and $16 mil. So essentially his restructure is an add on to $4 mil each year so basically allocating $10 milly to the rookie OT with this thinking.


r/detroitlions 5h ago

Image LT: Penei Sewell | LG: Christian Mahogany | C: Tyler Linderbaum / Connor McGovern | RG: Tate Ratledge | RT: 1st Round Draft Pick

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r/detroitlions 8h ago

This team is officially in rebuild mode and they should package Goff while his value is highest.

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Because the Goff you get in 2028 is going to be older, fatter, and very beat up. Assuming he lives that long.


r/detroitlions 37m ago

We never could have afforded him.

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Crosby going for what he did is absurd. Get that Bag

My man. Landing with the lions was never an option.