Aside from signing former New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed to a three-year deal, the Lions opted against a flurry of high-profile moves. Instead, they focused on bolstering defensive depth with additions like Grant Stuard and Roy Lopez while also signing Kyle Allen and Kenny Yeboah to reinforce the offense.

The Detroit Lions were one of the NFL’s most dominant teams during the 2024 regular season, but they failed to meet expectations in the playoffs, falling to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round.