Lions' Offensive Line Shakeup, Defensive Edge Rusher Need

It's March 17th for the NFL.

Let's get into it.

The Detroit Lions have wrapped up the first wave of free agency, reshaping their roster

while leaving some big questions unanswered.

Their updated depth chart shows stability at quarterback with Jared Goff starting in

Teddy Bridgewater back as a reliable backup for his third stint.

Running back Jamir Gives leaves the group, now joined by Asiah Pacheco after David Montgomery

was traded to the Houston Texans.

Spider-severs look solid too, with Ammon Ross St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and second-year

Isaac Tesla projected as starters.

Earlier this week, the Lions added Titan Tyler Conkland for depth behind Sam Maporta, giving

Coach Dan Campbell more options in heavier formations.

Without a full scheme change, they also brought in pieces like Cade Mays and Larry Boram

on the offensive line, but losses of Taylor Decker, Graham Glasgow, and Dan Skipper Mean.

Major turnover upfront.

Titans and analysts are buzzing about the offensive line-shake up as it protects Goff

and powers the run game that defined recent success.

Right tackle spotlights.

Larry Boram as a possible starter, potentially flipping Penae's stool to the left side, though

many see a rookie first round.

Pick filling that role by season start.

Guard battles loom between Christian Mahogany and others, highlighting the unit's vulnerability.

On defense, the eddrusher position screens for help opposite Aiden Hutchinson, would

leave by Onwazirike, shifting over after his ACL recovery, and few.

Natural options behind him.

Losses like Al Quadimahamed to Tampa Bay, leave gaps, and the Lions might target veterans

or draft picks soon.

Linebackers are thin too, down to just four, after Alex and Zalones exit.

Overall, corners and safeties have depth, with Terry and Arnold and Kirby Joseph anchoring,

while specialists stay the same.

His training camp nears, expect moves at tackle and edge to solidify this contender before

the 2026 season kicks off.

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