Every season, the NFL becomes a massive reunion tour for fans who love keeping tabs on former favorites. And for Detroit Lions supporters, 2025 has no shortage of familiar faces making noise across the league. Players who once wore the Honolulu blue are now proving themselves in new homes — some thriving in bigger roles, others fighting to revive their careers.
Whether it’s defenders making game-changing plays, offensive weapons carving out fresh opportunities, or special team standouts still grinding, these ex-Lions are reminding the football world that Detroit doesn’t just produce talent — sometimes it simply can’t keep everyone.
With the Lions focused on chasing a deep playoff run, supporters can still enjoy watching former players write their next chapters. It’s always fun to look around the NFL landscape and see just how far the pride extends.
