For 31 NFL teams, the offseason is about constructing a roster worthy of a Super Bowl trophy. For one franchise, it's about keeping things together in the hopes of a repeat. Free agency and the 2024 NFL Draft are upon us, and we'll be going team by team to see where things stand for each squad.
Here is the 2024 offseason blueprint for the Detroit Lions.
FREE AGENCY
TOP FREE AGENTS
- G Jonah Jackson (No. 94 in PFF's free agent rankings)
- S C.J. Gardner-Johnson (No. 101 in PFF's free agent rankings)
- WR Josh Reynolds (No. 116 in PFF's free agent rankings)
ONE FREE AGENT TO PURSUE
- DI Justin Madubuike (No. 6 in PFF's free agent rankings)
ONE FREE AGENT TO RETAIN
- G Graham Glasgow
EFFECTIVE SALARY CAP SPACE
- $45,320,841
2024 NFL DRAFT
BIGGEST POSITIONAL NEED
- Biggest Need: Cornerback
PERFECT 2024 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT
- CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama
FIVE-ROUND MOCK
Editor's note: The draft order may have changed since this mock draft was published, but this still gives a good look into the players each franchise should be targeting.
- Round 1: CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo
- Round 2: DI Ruke Orhorhoro, Clemson
Click here to view the full five-round mock
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2024
EARLY 2024 BREAKOUT CANDIDATE
- S Ifeatu Melifonwu
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER IN 2023
- DI Alim McNeill
SECRET SUPERSTAR
- DI Alim McNeill