The NFL season is a long journey full of ups and downs, moments of triumph, and moments of despair for a franchise and its fans. If anything that Lions fans and the team know change is certain. The current staff and front office have shown they will be active in the offseason and they need to continue to be despite their record this year.
Week 18 showed that the secondary needs work, the pass rush needs more depth, and the receiver needs size. These are just a few of the positions and situations they need to address this offseason.
The list of looming free agents for the NFL and the Lions is glaring. Tough decisions will need to be made, some have yet to be made with players who have contracts beyond this year. The talent pool is deep and for now, here are ten that Lions fans should hope the franchise goes after.
Robert Hunt
Position: Guard/Center
Current Team: Miami Dolphins
Key Stats:
- 77.6 Offensive Grade from PFF
- 75.8 Run Blocking Grade from PFF
- 72.9 Pass Blocking Grade from PFF
Kevin Dotson
Position: Guard
Current Team: Los Angeles Rams
Key Stats:
- 84.8 Offensive Grade from PFF
- 88 Run Blocking Grade from PFF
- 68.7 Pass Blocking Grade from PFF
Kendall Fuller
Position: Cornerback
Current Team: Washington Commanders
Key Stats:
- Two interceptions
- Nine pass breakups
- 79 total tackles
Stephon Gilmore
Position: Cornerback
Current Team: Dallas Cowboys
Key Stats:
- Two interceptions
- 12 pass breakups
- 62 total tackles
Josh Uche
Position: Edge Rusher
Current Team: New England Patriots
Key Stats:
- 13 games played, two games started
- Two Sacks
- Five tackle for loss
Devin White
Position: Linebacker
Current Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Key Stats:
- 80 total tackles
- 8 total pass breakups and interceptions
- Four tackles for loss
Tyler Boyd
Position: Wide Receiver
Current Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Key Stats:
- 66 receptions
- 663 receiving yards
- Two touchdowns
Carl Lawson
Position: Edge Rusher
Current Team: New York Jets
Key Stats:
- Appeared in six games due to an injury
- Five total tackles
- No sacks
Jonah Jackson
Position: Guard
Current Team: Detroit Lions
Key Stats:
- 58.8 Offensive Grade from PFF
- 58.2 Run Blocking Grade from PFF
- 60.2 Pass Blocking Grade from PFF
Kendrick Bourne
Position: Wide Receiver
Current Team: New England Patriots
Key Stats:
- 406 receiving yards
- 11 yards per reception
- Four touchdowns
