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The offseason shuffle in Detroit has been anything but quiet. With key coaching staff like Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn off to new ventures, you’d think the Detroit Lions might be heading into 2025 in a bit of a reboot. But not so fast—this squad isn’t scrambling; they’re sharpening.
80% of the Pack Is Back
Let’s start with what really matters: chemistry and continuity. The Lions are bringing back 80% of their 2024 roster, which is the fourth-highest percentage in the NFL. That’s a massive win for a team already stacked with talent and trust.
This isn’t about just keeping guys around for nostalgia’s sake. The returning lineup includes Jared Goff, Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson, and Kerby Joseph—cornerstones of both the offense and defense. These are guys who know the system, trust each other, and most importantly, know how to win.
A Record Worth Repeating
In case you forgot, Detroit posted a 15-2 record last season and clinched the NFC North title. That’s no fluke. Even with a painful playoff exit, this team proved it belongs at the top—and it’s not hard to imagine them pushing even further this year.
The advantage of bringing back so much of the core roster can’t be overstated. While other teams will spend OTAs learning names and installing systems, the Lions get to focus on sharpening what they already do well—and fixing what they didn’t.
New Voices, Same Swagger
Now, sure, there’s a new OC in John Morton and a new DC in Kelvin Sheppard, but don’t panic. The leadership of Dan Campbell is still the Lions’ heartbeat. He’s proven time and again that he can get the best out of his players—and if his past hires are any indication, these new additions are more about tweaking than overhauling.
The trust between Campbell and his players means the transition on the sidelines should be smooth. Morton and Sheppard won’t need to build from scratch; they’ll be tuning up a machine that’s already humming.
Lions Aren’t Just Hunting. They’re Leading.
With three straight seasons of increasing win totals and a culture built on grit, growth, and loyalty, the Lions are doing more than just making noise—they’re becoming the standard.
Detroit doesn’t need to start over. They just need to keep going. With the same locker room, a refined game plan, and eyes on the prize, there’s every reason to believe the Lions are still the NFC’s team to beat in 2025.
So yeah—new coaches, same core. Same roar.