The Detroit Lions enter into the 2026 offseason with some major needs on both sides of the ball that are easy to spot, but some other upgrade spots exist a bit further below the surface.
Defensively, the Lions were doomed by health on the back end most of the season. While many of those players figure to come back healthy next season, the franchise may not be willing to take any more gambles on that fact, and may instead seek to make some surprise depth additions along the way.
One spot of such intrigue is cornerback. On paper, the Lions might not need a name addition at the spot, but considering the health struggles of Ennis Rakestraw, a former second-round pick and the continued up and down development of Terrion Arnold, it could make sense.