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.

Injury prevention is at the forefront of everybody’s mind especially after the high number of injuries to the Detroit Lions defense in 2024. One actionable way to prevent injuries is to try to limit the number caused by friendly fire – teammates hitting each other.

Anzalone finished the 2024 regular season with 63 total tackles (43 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed over 10 games. Anzalone was a crucial piece of Detroit's defensive identity in 2024,

The Detroit Lions' 2024 season was a success, and it's time to evaluate with final position grades. Today, we're concluding with the defense.

The Detroit Lions made a major announcement on Thursday, one that will shape the Motor City team for years to come. The post Lions Make Game-Changing Season Announcement appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn are officially onto other organizations. They were considered two of the NFL's best assistant coaches, so replacing them is no easy task.

Holmes set a precedent with his approach to the 2021 draft class, as core players Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell both signed big extensions. The Lions also handed hefty extensions to Jared Goff, Alim McNeill and Taylor Decker.

The Detroit Lions announced today the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.

Niemann finished the 2024 season with 25 tackles (11 solo), one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games.

Heading into 2025, Davis is set to be a free agent while Robertson, Arnold and Rakestraw are all under contract. Davis was the team's top cornerback last year prior to suffering a season-ending fractured jaw, so the Lions could stand to benefit from adding more depth at the position.

Look for the New York Jets to target these free agents with ties to head coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey.

Former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is off to Chicago to lead the Bears. Former defensive Aaron Glenn is now the head coach of the New York Jets. Both will be missed in Detroit, but Campbell and company must move forward with the assistants remaining. That process has already begun.