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Productive veteran free agent edge rusher named a fit for Detroit Lions

3 former Detroit Lions who are surprisingly still free agents as June looms

5 former Detroit Lions who are unsurprisingly still free agents as June nears

Two free agents the Detroit Lions should consider signing

Dec 4, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) in action during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Underachieving former No. 1 overall pick named Detroit Lions free agent fit

Nov 7, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Christian Covington (95) walks off the field after win against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions sign veteran defensive lineman Christian Covington

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 18: Matt Ioannidis #99 of the Carolina Panthers looks on prior to the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Pro Football Focus tabs easy remaining free agent fit for the Detroit Lions

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01: Robbie Gould #9 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates an overtime win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Getty Images)

4 free agents the Detroit Lions could sign after the 2023 NFL Draft

Nov 13, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions reportedly pursued tight end Foster Moreau in free agency

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 07: Marcus Peters #24 of the Baltimore Ravens in action against the New Orleans Saints during a game at the Caesars Superdome on November 07, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Should the Detroit Lions go ‘YOLO’ and add another veteran to the secondary?

Nov 20, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) warms up before the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

1 free agent the Detroit Lions might miss, and 4 they won’t miss at all

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 27: Poona Ford #97 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a sack during the first half in the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lumen Field on November 27, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

Underrated remaining free agent easily named as a fit for the Detroit Lions

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 24: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions runs on the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Not prioritizing backup quarterback leaves Detroit Lions with uninspiring fit

Nov 27, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Bears running back David Montgomery (32) gets ready for the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Wexler-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions had some notable competition to sign David Montgomery

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 24: DJ Chark #4 of the Detroit Lions looks on during warmups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

PFF picks Detroit Lions least favorite free agency move because it had to pick one

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 09: Armon Watts #96 of the Chicago Bears looks on before the start of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Bears 29-22. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images).

6 free agent defensive tackles the Detroit Lions should have on their radar

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Detroit Lions are bringing back wide receiver Marvin Jones

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Calais Campbell #93 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after recoding a sack in the third quarter of a game against the Carolina Panthers at M&T Bank Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Dan Campbell acknowledges Lions are pursuing defensive tackle Calais Campbell

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Brad Holmes was very excited when Lions landed C.J. Gardner-Johnson

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 06: Evan Brown #63 of the Detroit Lions during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on November 06, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Sneaky free agency loss tabbed as biggest for the Detroit Lions

Nov 27, 2022; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver DeAndre Carter (1) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

5 remaining free agent options for the Detroit Lions to replace DJ Chark

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 24: DJ Chark #4 of the Detroit Lions looks on during warmups before the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions lose DJ Chark to the Carolina Panthers in free agency

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Detroit Lions go boring route and re-sign backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld

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Detroit Lions bring back linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 11: DJ Chark #4 of the Detroit Lions avoids a tackle from James Bradberry #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Ford Field on September 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Will DJ Chark end up back with the Detroit Lions?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 08: Irv Smith Jr. #84 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

4 other free agents Detroit Lions could sign from 2022 NFC North rosters

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 30: Cameron Sutton #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on in the first quarter of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Detroit Lions closed the deal with Cameron Sutton very quickly

Jan 21, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (23) against the New York Giants during an NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions get huge free agent steal with deal for C.J. Gardner-Johnson