With the start of free agency less than a month away, the Detroit Lions’ efforts to strengthen roster are continuing. This offseason will be an interesting one, as the Lions have the cap space to spend this year but also have several players eligible for extensions beginning next season. As a result, the team could be walking a fine line between bolstering their roster now while still saving cap space for extending players such as Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Still, the Lions have always prioritized fit when it comes to external additions. As a result, the organization could be more tempted to spend if there are players that fit their needs. Here are three free agents who are perfect fits for the Lions in 2024: EDGE Jonathan Greenard The Lions have one of the league’s best young pass-rushers in Aidan Hutchinson, but their other options struggled to get to opposing passers in 2023. With multiple options at the position heading into free agency, the Lions should evaluate the free agent talent at this position. Greenard will be one of the best available options, and there’s plenty to like about where he’s at in his career. He’s coming off career-high totals in sacks, tackles and tackles for loss. He could also be available at an affordable price. As has been the case each of Brad Holmes’ first three years as GM, the Lions will likely devote a hefty amount of their cap space to retaining their own players.
However, the Lions could undoubtedly use a running mate for Hutchinson, and a proven one at that. Greenard has shown growth over the last four seasons and his play suggests that there might be more ahead of him.
