The Detroit Lions are expected to retain the majority of their starting lineup for the 2025 season.
The Lions will need to make decisions on pending free agents, including Levi Onwuzurike, Carlton Davis, and Kevin Zeitler.
The new NFL season commences on March 12th with the opening of free agency.
The Detroit Lions are slated to return most of their starters for the 2025 season.
The Lions will be able to have continuity at most starting positions because most of their key players are under contract through 2025. The Lions repeated as NFC North champions in 2024 after setting a franchise record with 15 wins in the regular season but lost in the divisional round to the Washington Commanders.
The Lions will have some decisions regarding pending free agents like defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike, cornerback Carlton Davis and right guard Kevin Zeitler. The Lions have $46.8 million in available effective cap space, according to OverTheCap.com, but are projected to have far less money in 2026 because of contract extensions given out.
Here’s a look at the Lions’ roster as it stands entering the offseason, including players signed to reserve contracts for when the rosters expand for summer workouts and their list of free agents. The new NFL season officially begins March 12, when free agency opens.
Kalif Raymond.
Tom Kennedy (reserve/future contract; practice squad).
Ronnie Bell (reserve/future contract; practice squad).
Offensive lineman
Taylor Decker.
Graham Glasgow.
Frank Ragnow.
Penei Sewell.
Christian Mahogany.
Colby Sorsdal.
Giovanni Manu.
