For all the excitement surrounding the Detroit Lions heading into the 2025 season, the latest NFL offseason rankings have dropped a harsh dose of reality — and it’s not pretty.
According to several national outlets, the Lions’ offseason wasn’t just underwhelming — it was ranked near the bottom of the league. Despite re-signing key players like Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, analysts point to missed opportunities in free agency and a draft class that many see as lacking star power.
The rankings suggest the Lions failed to add enough difference-makers on defense, especially in the secondary. Some critics also argue Detroit was too conservative with its cap space, opting for safe, short-term deals rather than bold moves that could elevate the team to true Super Bowl contender status.
Of course, offseason rankings don’t win or lose games — but they do serve as a warning. The Lions are no longer flying under the radar. Expectations are sky-high. Anything short of a deep playoff run will be viewed as a disappointment.
For a team trying to prove last season wasn’t a fluke, the message is clear: there’s still work to do, and it starts at training camp.
