By Adeniyi Precious 
Alright, Detroit Lions fans—buckle up! The free agency frenzy officially kicks off today at noon ET, meaning teams can start negotiating with players. Before the madness begins, let’s take one last shot at predicting what the Lions will do in free agency.
Khalil Mack Joins the Lions
Detroit needs an elite edge rusher, and while a massive splash might not be their style, landing Khalil Mack would still be huge. He’s a top-tier pass rusher who won’t completely wreck the team’s cap space. Expect something like a two-year, $45 million deal.
Carlton Davis Heads to Jacksonville
It’s been looking like Davis was leaving since the season ended. He’s expected to cash in elsewhere, which means the Lions will likely look for a cheaper, younger option at cornerback.
Kevin Zeitler Runs It Back
Zeitler had one of his best seasons with the Lions, and both sides seem to want a reunion. A one-year deal worth $7.75 million feels like the obvious move.
Azeez Ojulari Adds Depth to the Pass Rush
The Lions are serious about beefing up their defensive front, and Ojulari fits the bill as a solid rotational pass rusher. Expect Detroit to bring him in on a two-year, $10 million deal.
Levi Onwuzurike Stays Put
Onwuzurike’s had an up-and-down career, but Detroit trusts him. That trust could be the difference between a one-year deal elsewhere and a two-year deal to stay with the Lions.
Some Fan Favorites Might Be Out
Free agency means tough goodbyes. Kalif Raymond, Dan Skipper, Craig Reynolds, and John Cominsky could all be on the move as the Lions reload.
Charvarius Ward Becomes the New CB1
With Davis gone, Detroit needs a lockdown corner, and Ward is the guy. He had a tough 2024 personally but remains one of the league’s best. A two-year, $29 million deal seems likely.
Darius Slay Comes Home
Detroit wants depth, and Slay wants to be a Lion again. A secondary featuring Ward, Slay, and a few young playmakers? Sounds dangerous.
Darius Slayton Signing Confuses Everyone
Detroit will focus on defense, but they need offensive help too. Slayton, who spent time with the team last summer, could be a sneaky addition before they draft another weapon.
Trey Lance Lands in Detroit
It might seem like a long shot, but the Lions have shown interest in Lance before. With strong connections on the coaching staff, Detroit could be the perfect place for him to reset his career.
Free agency is about to get wild—let’s see which of these predictions come true!