Evaluating the Lions’ Best, Worst, and Most Surprising Free Agency Moves
The Detroit Lions didn’t exactly go on a free agency spending spree this offseason, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t plenty to unpack. While their approach may have been more reserved, the decisions they made — and the positions they chose to prioritize (or not) — still deserve a closer look. And let’s be honest, there were a few moves that caught us off guard.
On the latest episode of the PODcast, we dove into Detroit’s free agency game plan, breaking it all down by handing out some well-deserved awards. But before we got into all of that, we took some time to discuss the Lions’ three proposed rule changes, whether re-signing eight defensive linemen was really the right move, and how their newly rebuilt cornerback group is shaping up.
Of course, one big question lingers: How badly do the Lions need a true pass rusher? That topic sparked a lively debate. We also dissected what kind of impact Marcus Davenport might bring to the table — and whether there’s more to the Avonte Maddox signing than meets the eye.
As for our free agency superlatives, here’s how the awards shook out:
- Most Surprising Move – Which signing or departure made us raise our eyebrows?
- Best Value Signing – Who offers the biggest bang for the buck?
- Most Questionable Move – Which transaction made us hesitate?
- Best Under-the-Radar Addition – A move that might pay off in a big way down the line.
- Biggest Loss in Free Agency – The departure that could sting the most.
- The One That Got Away – The free agent we were hoping for, but didn’t land.
- Signing That Completes the Puzzle – A move that really ties the roster together.
Hits, Misses, and Shockers: Breaking Down the Lions’ Biggest Free Agency Moves
