While Hutchinson remains the engine of Detroit’s pass-rush, adding another proven EDGE defender could elevate the entire defense to the next level. With that said, here are three defensive ends – varying in level of affordability – the Lions could target this offseason.

Detroit trades back in Round 1 and gets one of the draft's top pass rushers while finding an offensive tackle in Round 2.

The Detroit Lions 2025 NFL Draft class is still very much a work in progress, but the team did get some contributions from a few rookies. It’s far too early to judge an entire draft class after one season, but we can certainly congratulate and celebrate specific individuals who showed a lot of promise in their first NFL season.

A chance encounter between Detroit Lions fans and a celebrity couple at the Super Bowl has captured hearts across social media and caught the attention of the Lions organization itself.

Here are four Lions entering critical offseasons ahead of the 2026 campaign. The Lions traded up in the first-round of the 2024 draft to snag Arnold, who was viewed as one of the best shutdown corners in that year's class. However, his production hasn't quite translated, and injuries have hindered some of his production.

In Detroit, everything starts in the trenches. The Lions’ climb to contender status has been powered by brute force up front — and early 2026 NFL Draft projections suggest Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell aren’t done building a bully on the line of scrimmage.