The 2025 Super Bowl will occur on Sunday, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs to conclude the 2024 season.
Super Bowl 59 will be the last NFL match until the preseason games start in August. However, league activities are anticipated to resume in a month as the NFL schedule refreshes at the start of March. The free agency period will commence on March 10, 29 days post-Super Bowl, as each team seeks to enhance their rosters through the open market.
The Detroit Lions will be part of that group, but it is yet to be determined how assertive general manager Brad Holmes will be in the offseason. The Lions secured the NFC’s top seed with a 15-2 record in 2024 but fell to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round.
The Lions are close to having all their starter positions secured for 2025, but there are a couple of potential vacancies as cornerback Carlton Davis, defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike, and right guard Kevin Zeitler will be entering free agency. The Lions possess some salary cap flexibility this year, but they face significant expenses in the future due to contract extensions, making it uncertain how much they will invest in free agency.
Some of the players available will originate from the Super Bowl teams in Kansas City and Philadelphia. The Eagles have 17 free agents awaiting decisions, featuring several important players such as All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun and defensive tackle Milton Williams. The Chiefs have 28 players poised to enter free agency, featuring starting offensive guard Trey Smith and wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown.
The Lions require improvements on both sides of the line of scrimmage and in the cornerback position.
Here’s a list of players participating in the Super Bowl who, according to Spotrac, will become free agents in March and may potentially address needs for the Lions.
Eagles upcoming free agents who may suit the Lions
Mekhi Becton, right guard.
Offensive lineman Jack Driscoll.
Defensive lineman Milton Williams.
Defensive end Josh Sweat.
Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers.
Cornerback Avonte Maddox.
(Note: Darius Slay, the starting cornerback and former Lion, recently mentioned he is likely to play one more season, but not with the Eagles because of his contract. Slay has one year left on his contract.
Chiefs potential free agents that may suit the Lions
Trey Smith, the right guard.
Guard Mike Caliendo (restricted free agent with exclusive rights).
Defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton.
Defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi.
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