The Detroit Lions are heading into 2025 training camp with one of their deepest linebacker groups in recent memory— and that could be a major key to taking the defense to the next level.
Led by standout Jack Campbell and veteran Alex Anzalone, the Lions now have a crowded, competitive linebacker room filled with size, speed, and versatility. The front office has spent the last two offseasons quietly adding depth through the draft and free agency, and it’s starting to pay off.
With players like Derrick Barnes and Malcolm Rodriguez returning, plus new faces like rookies and offseason signings pushing for snaps, there’s no shortage of options for defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. The expectation is that this unit can be more than just solid—it could be a strength that helps Detroit dominate both in the run game and in coverage.
Training camp will reveal who emerges, but one thing is clear: the Lions’ linebacker group isn’t just deeper—it’s more dangerous than ever.
