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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

Not prioritizing backup quarterback leaves Detroit Lions with uninspiring fit

Detroit Lions had some notable competition to sign David Montgomery

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

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 15: Tyler Huntley #2 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Paycor Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

3 sneaky moves the Detroit Lions could do to get a backup quarterback

Nov 6, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions safety C.J. Moore (38) celebrates a play against Green Bay Packers during the second half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Junfu Han-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions bring back core special teamer C.J. Moore on two-year deal

Dec 4, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) laughs as he jokes with fans during pregame warm ups before their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Jamaal Williams calls the Detroit Lions out about contract offer

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JANUARY 01: Carson Wentz #11 of the Washington Commanders throws a pass during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)

3 credible free agent backup quarterbacks the Detroit Lions could sign

Detroit Lions kicker Michael Badgley (17) attempts a field goal against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022.

Detroit Lions bring back kicker Michael Badgley after solid 2022 season

Lions defensive end John Cominsky celebrates after making a tackle against the Falcons during the second half of the Lions' 27-23 preseason loss to the Falcons on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022 at Ford Field.Lions Atl

John Cominsky’s contract terms speaks volumes about the Lions

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 24: Evan Brown #63 of the Detroit Lions looks on 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)

Lions lose versatile offensive lineman Evan Brown to Seahawks

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 07: Graham Glasgow #61 of the Denver Broncos gets set against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL game at AT&T Stadium on November 07, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

Graham Glasgow comes back to the Detroit Lions in free agency

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 25: DeShon Elliott #5 of the Detroit Lions warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

5 potential free agent options for Detroit Lions to replace DeShon Elliott

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 08: Robert Tonyan #85 of the Green Bay Packers is brought down by DeShon Elliott #5 of the Detroit Lions during a game at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Lions defeated the Packers 20-16. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Lions lose safety DeShon Elliott to the Miami Dolphins

Mar 1, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Brad Holmes has had a different approach to free agency in 2023