With the Detroit Lions' 2025 season getting further into the rearview mirror, it's time to evaluate the season that was with final position grades.

It’s no secret at this point that the Detroit Lions sported one of the best offensive lines in the NFL during the 2024 season. Right tackle Penei Sewell was originally selected to go to the Pro Bowl, left tackle Taylor Decker is replacing Sewell due to injury and center Frank Ragnow is also heading to Orlando.

The Lions are the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time and host the Washington Commanders Saturday in the divisional round. With a win, the Lions could reach the NFC championship game for a second consecutive year and host the game for the first time in franchise history.

This includes the Detroit Lions, which were eliminated by the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round. The Lions currently hold the 28th pick in the NFL Draft. While the premier talent may be off the board by the time they pick,

Injuries derailed the Detroit Lions season and their defense. That’s well documented. As the Lions enter the off-season, there should be an emphasis for them to spend draft capital on adding pieces to their defense.

The Detroit Lions have 21 unrestricted free agents this offseason as they try and get back to business and deliver on their sky-high expectations. There are some key defensive pieces at the top of our rankings of those players,

Ranking the Detroit Lions' unrestricted and restricted free agents in order of importance and value to the organization.