Lions Free Agency Kicks Off Quietly, Sparking Talk of a Youth‑Driven Rebuild

Detroit’s start to free agency has been underwhelming: nine players have departed and six signings have been made through three days, leaving the defense thin (especially at end and in the secondary) after losses like David Montgomery and Taylor Decker and ongoing legal trouble in the secondary. The Lions’ approach suggests a potential shift toward a youth movement, with GM Brad Holmes known for late‑wave additions, and the team hints that more moves are ahead as free agency continues. The discussion also covers players the team is weighing or considering, such as Cade Mays, Isiah Pacheco, Larry Borom, and Teddy Bridgewater, and whether the early terms spent on departed players were worth it.