Will Detroit Lions Free Agency Approach Backfire? Reports say Agents expect Nothing Splashy.

Detroit Lions face free agency uncertainty as national and local insiders clash on the team’s next moves—will Brad Holmes make a splash or stick to the draft-and-develop blueprint? Matt Dery breaks down Dave Birkett’s report signaling a conservative approach in NFL free agency, while SI’s Albert Breer teases the possibility of Tyler Linderbaum at center. Offensive line concerns dominate discussion, with Tate Ratledge potentially shifting to center and competition brewing for guard spots.   Jeff Risdon offers key insights on the Lions’ priorities: retaining their core players, managing cap constraints, and scouting talent from the NFL Combine. Hot topics include Taylor Decker’s future, offensive tackle prospects like Blake Miller and Jake Slaughter, and whether Detroit should target secondary or interior defensive line upgrades with pick 17. Will the Lions gamble in free agency or stick to their calculated roster rebuild? #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! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. 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 Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.  Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON.       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://link.chtbl.com/LOLions?sid=YouTube   Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.