The Detroit Lions have high expectations for the 2025 season with training camp rapidly approaching. After suffering a crushing upset loss at the hands of the Washington Commanders that ended a historic 2024 season, the Lions and coach Dan Campbell are dealing with an offseason of change while still holding on to Super Bowl hopes.

Ukwu, Agude and Lynn have shown real promise as young edge rushers. Lynn was lost for the season in training camp. Ukwu and Agude were on the practice squad most of the season but got an opportunity to play later in the season when the injuries started to pile up. Let's see what kind of gains they've made.

On Tuesday afternoon, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and his wife, Christen, announced the arrival of their daughter, Romy Isabelle Goff. It marks the first child for both of them.

Detroit's 2025 first-round pick is billed as a ready-made run-stuffer. With the Lions ' emphasis on stopping opposing run games first and foremost, this should lead to some playing time for the rookie even if it's just in a rotational role.

Detroit's second-round pick Tate Ratledge remains unsigned as Lions training camp quickly approaches, but don't blame the Lions or

Opposite of him, the Lions invested in a pair of players who contribute last year. Marcus Davenport is back on an incentives-laden one-year deal. He showed he’s capable of contributing in a limited audition last year, as his season ended with a torn triceps in Week 3.

Vito Chirco: I believe it's second-year pro Ennis Rakestraw Jr. He failed to make much of an impact as a rookie, and now faces serious competition for the nickel cornerback job from veterans Amik Robertson and Avonte Maddox. Subsequently, he'll need to impress in training camp to fend off the two more experienced defensive backs.