Alex Anzalone's importance to the Detroit Lions' defense was reinforced during the 2024 campaign after he returned from injury and clearly provided a massive boost to the unit. Despite that, one NFL analyst thinks Anzalone is a cut candidate for 2025.
According to an NFL insider, former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator and New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn is expected to hotly pursue Lions free agents, including one of the team's linebackers.
Former New York Giants linebacker Kelvin Sheppard will be the next defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions.
Lions coach Dan Campbell credits the New York Giants for preparing his team for the season after their violent joint practices in August.
The Giants will be active shoppers for defensive secondary reinforcements this offseason, and two names on a short list of free agents could be a match.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garofolo, the team is promoting LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. He'll take over for new New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn.
Former New York Giants and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Daniel Jones is set to be a free agent during the offseason.
Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm has signed a reserve/futures contract with the Detroit Lions. Fromm spent the 2024 NFL season on the Lions’ practice squad.
The Detroit Lions have reportedly settled on who they are going to hire to replace former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who left for the head coach job with the Chicago Bears. And, the hire is a surprising one.
The Lions currently hold the 28th pick in the NFL Draft. While the premier talent may be off the board by the time they pick, there are plenty of options that could suit Detroit's needs.
Two Pro Football Hall of Famers who spent time with the New York Jets praised the hiring of Aaron Glenn as the team's new head coach.