Analyzing the best, worst, and most surprising moves made by the Detroit Lions during the 2025 free agency period.

While the Lions weren’t the most aggressive team in free agency, their decisions are still worth reviewing. Examining the positions they prioritized—or overlooked—provides insight into their strategy, as well as how they defied expectations.

On this week’s PODcast, we broke down Detroit’s free agency moves by assigning awards and discussing key takeaways.

Before diving into those, we also covered the Lions’ three proposed rule changes, debated whether re-signing eight defensive linemen was a smart approach, and assessed the team’s updated cornerback depth. How pressing is the need for a pass rusher? What realistic expectations should there be for Marcus Davenport? Could Avonte Maddox’s signing be more impactful than it seems?

Here are the superlative categories we explored:

Most Surprising Move – Which signing or departure was the least expected?

 Best Value Signing – Who offers the most upside relative to their contract?

 Most Questionable Move – Which decision raises the biggest doubts?

 Best Under-the-Radar Addition – Who is a lesser-known signing that could make a significant impact?

 Biggest Loss in Free Agency – Which departure will affect the team the most?

 Signing That Got Away – Which free agent was most desirable but slipped through?

 Signing That Completes the I’m inPuzzle – Which move fills the most crucial roster gap?