NFL free agency period won't kick off until March 10, when all 32 teams can begin negotiating with the agents of players with expiring contracts. And even then, signings can't be finalized until March 12.

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift and new head coach Ben Johnson have familiarity, but they didn't have the best of success during their time together with the Detroit Lions. Back in 2022, Johnson's first year as Lions offensive coordinator,

Five Lions players from the 2022 draft class are eligible for a contract extension, including Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams and Kerby Joseph.

The Scouting Combine is underway in Indianapolis, which means plenty of mock drafts have started making the rounds as teams prepare to watch over 300 prospects take part in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Last month, the Detroit Lions promoted Kelvin Sheppard to replace defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who left to become the New York Jets head coach.

Hutchinson is expected to participate in offseason workouts and be ready for the start of the next season. INDIANAPOLIS - New Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has "full confidence" that injured defensive end Aidan Hutchinson will be back to his dominant self when he returns from his broken leg next fall.

Lions to watch at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, from candidates for Detroit’s 1st pick to late-round prospects of interest