Super Bowl LIV: List of Detroit Lions connections on Chiefs and Eagles

The Detroit Lions came up short in what felt like a “Super Bowl or bust” 2024-25 season.

However, there are a handful of former Lions and connections to the franchise competing for a Super Bowl ring on Sunday among the Chiefs and Eagles:

Eagles: Defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson

Lions defensive back (2023)

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Eagles: Defensive back Darius Slay

Lions defensive back (2013-2019)

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Eagles: Defensive end Charles Harris

Lions defensive end (2021-2023)

Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubiski (10) is brought down by Detroit Lions defensive linemen Charles Harris (53) and Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles: Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore

Lions backup quarterback (2012-2014)

Sep 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Kellen Moore (17) throws the ball on the run during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field. Lions beat the Bills 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Eagles: Defensive Ends/Outside Linebackers coach Jeremiah Washburn

Lions Offensive line coach (2013-2015), assistant offensive line coach (2009-2012)

Eagles: Offensive Assistant Kyle Valero

Lions Offensive assistant (2010-2013)

Chiefs: Tight end Anthony Firkser

Lions tight end (2023)

Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (left) and tight end Anthony Firkser (86) warm up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Chiefs: Defensive Line coach Joe Cullen

Lions defensive line coach (2006-2008)