We're talking about the draft later than usual, but much sooner than anyone expected this year, now that we know where the Lions will pick in Round 1.

The offseason has unfortunately arrived for the Detroit Lions, about three weeks earlier than hoped. The shift into offseason mode for the team includes a strong surge into the draft–the base root of how the Lions have built themselves into a perennial contender under GM Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.

The Detroit Lions return most of their core players in 2025, but have a few areas to address, including potentially both coordinator jobs.

The Detroit Lions are in the midst of gearing up for the offseason faster than anyone wanted them to. That means it's time for futures deals. On Monday the Lions signed 11 players to deals and that continues today.