Lions Defense Under Fire | Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions face big defensive questions heading into Week One, with an aging secondary, Brian Branch still sidelined, and uncertainty at nickel cornerback. Can rookie cornerbacks hold up? The pass rush’s preseason performance also raises eyebrows. To survive, they may need to trade for help—Joey Porter Jr. is a potential target—and bolster their thin receiver corps, possibly by promoting from the practice squad or signing veterans like DeAndre Hopkins. Rookie Skyler Gill-Howard, a standout pass rusher on third downs, could be key—if used more aggressively on early downs, his versatility might even help mask secondary weaknesses. It’s all about maximizing strengths to overcome glaring holes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff7b65bd570f6a00