INSIDER: Did the Detroit Lions OVERPAY Jack Campbell or SECURE a Franchise CORNERSTONE? episode artwork

EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 27 MIN

INSIDER: Did the Detroit Lions OVERPAY Jack Campbell or SECURE a Franchise CORNERSTONE?

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Detroit Lions lock up linebacker Jack Campbell with a massive contract extension, making him the NFL’s second-highest-paid inside linebacker. Does this bold move put pressure on Campbell and raise the Lions’ Super Bowl hopes? Matt Dery breaks down the $81 million deal, compares Campbell to stars like Fred Warner, Roquan Smith, and Zach Baun, and examines what this contract signals about Detroit’s draft-develop-retain strategy under GM Brad Holmes.   Key topics include Detroit’s future free agency plans, potential fits like Jadeveon Clowney, and NBC Sports’ latest NFL GM rankings with Brad Holmes landing in the top 10. Listener “call of the day” spotlights why the Lions haven’t leaned into two-back sets with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs—will that change with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing? Tune in for insights on the Lions’ defensive evolution, roster depth, and what might come next in the offseason. #FIRSTLISTEN     Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL.   FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.       FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-lions/   Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/   #Lions #DetroitLions #NFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit Lions lock up linebacker Jack Campbell with a massive contract extension, making him the NFL’s second-highest-paid inside linebacker. Does this bold move put pressure on Campbell and raise the Lions’ Super Bowl hopes? Matt Dery breaks down the $81 million deal, compares Campbell to stars like Fred Warner, Roquan Smith, and Zach Baun, and examines what this contract signals about Detroit’s draft-develop-retain strategy under GM Brad Holmes. Key topics include Detroit’s future free agency plans, potential fits like Jadeveon Clowney, and NBC Sports’ latest NFL GM rankings with Brad Holmes landing in the top 10. Listener “call of the day” spotlights why the Lions haven’t leaned into two-back sets with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs—will that change with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing? Tune in for insights on the Lions’ defensive evolution, roster depth, and what might come next in the offseason.

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Detroit Lions lock up linebacker Jack Campbell with a massive contract extension, making him the NFL’s second-highest-paid inside linebacker. Does this bold move put pressure on Campbell and raise the Lions’ Super Bowl hopes? Matt Dery breaks down...

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