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\"What's<\/p>\n

The first\u2014and arguably second\u2014waves of free agency are basically done by this point. It may have only been a week since free agency opened up, but the NFL moves quickly. Most of the big name players are off the board, and teams have filled up a big part of their 90-man rosters.<\/p>\n

But just because the top targets are gone doesn\u2019t mean teams can\u2019t upgrade their personnel. Whether it\u2019s depth players or the few remaining starting-capable talents out there, some of the best bargains can be had in the second, third, and fourth weeks of free agency. And for a team like the Detroit Lions, that tends to take things slow and steady in free agency, they are almost certainly not done. I wouldn\u2019t be surprised if they still have a handful of roster moves they make over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

So today\u2019s Question of the Day is:<\/p>\n

What is the one remaining roster move the Lions need to make? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

My answer<\/strong>: Okay, \u201cneed\u201d is a strong word. I think everyone could use a reminder that any perceived \u201choles\u201d on the roster are fairly nitpicky. Most teams have glaring needs at this point at multiple starting positions. Most of Detroit\u2019s needs are depth or rotational roles.<\/p>\n

That said, I would really like to see them fill out their interior offensive line room. As of right now, that room has only suffered losses, no gains. Kevin Zeitler is off to the Titans, while Kayode Awosika is out there as a free agent. That\u2019s two out of five interior offensive linemen the Lions carried on their 53-man roster for the entire season.<\/p>\n

I understand the Lions have players capable of stepping into both of those roles on their roster already. Christian Mahogany may be ready to take over Zeitler\u2019s starting role in 2025, and by the end of 2024 Awosika had already lost his backup role. Netane Muti returns from injury this year and could serve as the primary backup, or maybe the liked the progress that Michael Niese and Kingsley Eguakun made last year.<\/p>\n

Or maybe the Lions\u2019 plan is to draft a guard. But general manager Brad Holmes doesn\u2019t typically operate in free agency under the assumption that he\u2019ll draft a specific position. Holmes likes to grab players he likes in the draft, not positions.<\/p>\n

But this is the Lions offensive line we\u2019re talking about\u2014an essential key to their success. Detroit shouldn\u2019t go into 2025 just assuming all of these young players can stay healthy and take on bigger roles. Detroit should do their part to make sure their offensive line is as impervious to injuries as possible, and bring in a starting level talent who can not only serve as depth, but push Mahogany and Graham Glasgow for a starting role.<\/p>\n

Luckily, there are still a few options out there. Most notably, 33-year-old Brandon Scherff and 29-year-old Will Hernandez are at the top of my wish list. Scherff is a five-time Pro Bowler who is certainly past his prime but is still a reliable player. Hernandez is more of a risk\u2014his career has been up and down and he\u2019s coming off a torn ACL\u2014but he was playing some of his best ball before the injury.<\/p>\n

Either way, the Lions would be wise to ensure their offensive line doesn\u2019t take a step back in 2025, and I think adding one more veteran to the group would help.<\/p>\n

What move do you want the Lions to make in free agency? Scroll down to the comment section and let us know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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