We're getting very close to the NFL Combine, and that is where we're going to learn a lot about what the Detroit Lions are really looking for. With that in mind, here's one more guess of what we think they're looking for.

Detroit Lions target offensive line help in latest NFL mock draft roundup.

In January, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes hinted that the team would discuss trading running back David Montgomery.

With the Seattle Seahawks' dominant 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, the full 2026 NFL offseason is officially here. After a 9-8 finish in 2025, the Detroit Lions hope some savvy offseason moves can thrust the franchise right back into NFC North and Super Bowl contention in 2026.

The 2026 season is shaping up as a make-or-break year for the Detroit Lions. All eyes are going to be on Brad Holmes to work his magic at the NFL Draft.

Drew Petzing hasn't been with the Detroit Lions for long, but his preconceived notions regarding the franchise have fallen in line with what he's seen through his first few weeks as offensive coordinator.

Despite a disappointing 9-8 finish to the 2025 season, Montgomery said he wanted the group -- headlined by St. Brown, Jameson Williams and rookie Isaac TeSlaa -- to return from the offseason with a goal of becoming the best unit in the NFL.

While Hutchinson remains the engine of Detroit’s pass-rush, adding another proven EDGE defender could elevate the entire defense to the next level. With that said, here are three defensive ends – varying in level of affordability – the Lions could target this offseason.