The Detroit Lions’ offseason is underway, and it’s time to consider the many possibilities for the team, from coaching changes to player drafts and free agent signings. Football truly never stops, and that’s something to appreciate.
Among all the potential moves this offseason, we feel confident in saying that there are four things that will absolutely not happen. Two of these are pretty obvious, while the other two might seem like stretches, but they also feel quite clear. Let’s dive in.
The Lions will not part ways with Jared Goff
Sure, there may be someone out there suggesting, “What if they have a chance at Josh Allen or receive a massive offer of first-round picks?” But we’re not playing the hypothetical game here. Neither scenario is going to happen.
Jared Goff is staying with the Lions, whether some fans like it or not. There’s already been ample indication of this. For one, you simply don’t move on from an MVP-caliber player like Goff. Plus, both Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have emphasized how crucial it is to build around Goff and keep him in the fold.
So, if you’re envisioning a fantasy scenario where the Lions land a mobile quarterback, keep dreaming. Goff isn’t going anywhere.
The Lions will not use the franchise tag
Brad Holmes has never used the franchise tag, and it’s unlikely he will start now. A key reason is that the Lions have shown they’re perfectly capable of negotiating with their players and securing their future with the team. Additionally, there aren’t any free agents on the horizon who would truly warrant the franchise tag.
In fact, you probably don’t want the Lions to use the franchise tag anyway. It tends to end poorly and can leave players feeling trapped or undervalued, which makes it harder to negotiate long-term deals.
The Lions will not bring back Emmanuel Moseley
This one is tough, and it’s something most people would rather not hear. But with Moseley’s history of injuries—including a torn ACL, another ACL tear, a torn pectoral muscle, and an illness—it’s just too much to overcome. Plus, even when Moseley returned to full health, the Lions chose not to use him on defense. Over two seasons, he played just 31 snaps, with only two of them on defense.
The Lions will not make a pick in the supplemental draft
This one’s a bit of an easy target, but it’s also true. As of now, we don’t even know if the supplemental draft will happen. Last year, the NFL canceled the 2024 event shortly before it was set to take place, and the status for 2025 is still uncertain. If it does happen, the Lions aren’t likely to participate. They haven’t made a pick in the supplemental draft since selecting cornerback Kevin Robinson in 1982—a time before I was even born.
