Veteran Za'Darius Smith was released and the team decided to bring back Marcus Davenport on a one-year deal. His history of injuries does not give many confidence that he will be available when the Lions are hopefully making their playoff push next season.

A free agent from the Detroit Lions' 2024 roster made it clear he wants to return to the team with a social media post.

The first week of free agency is wrapping up here on a Friday. The Lions have made four moves. They've signed cornerback D.J. Reed, nose tackle Roy Lopez, linebacker Grant Stuard and quarterback Kyle Allen.

Free agency began at noon Monday with the legal negotiating window. The new league year officially started Wednesday at 4 p.m., when contracts for pending free agents agreeing with new teams — and trades — become official.

Per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, the Lions are signing free agent quarterback Kyle Allen. The 29-year-old Allen has been an NFL journeyman, with Detroit representing his fifth team in as many seasons.

They still don’t have Gilligan, but the Detroit Lions re-signed the Skipper. And they will have an extra pick in the upcoming draft. Also, the Lions added a 19-game starter to the quarterback room amid 2025 NFL free agency,