Adding a defensive tackle before an edge rusher could be a priority for the Lions in the 2025 NFL Draft. Much of that depends on if defensive tackle Alim McNeill will be ready by the start of the season as he recovers from a torn ACL. The Lions may want to ensure they have good depth behind McNeill and Reader.

After a relatively quiet week, the Detroit Lions set off a flurry of activity on Wednesday, re-signing key personnel and picking up Grant Stuard in free agency. Lions General Manager Brad Holmes is busy extending the contracts of several key players whose contracts were up for renewal.

With the first big wave of free agency in the books, needs for the upcoming draft are starting to come more into focus. That means mock drafts will even more fast and furious with about six weeks until the draft.