After the Detroit Lions’ unexpected early exit from the 2024 playoffs, head coach Dan Campbell is beginning to make moves for the upcoming season, including adding a new wide receiver to bolster Jared Goff’s offense.
Despite a strong regular season in 2024, where the Lions clinched their second straight NFC North title with a 15-2 record and earned the top NFC seed with a bye in the Wild Card round, their postseason aspirations were quickly dashed. The week off proved detrimental, and the Lions were shocked in the Divisional Round by the Washington Commanders, forcing Campbell to shift his focus to the 2025 season sooner than anticipated.
Lions add a new wide receiver for Jared Goff’s offense
The most crushing blow of the season was the Lions’ early playoff exit. As NFC North champions with the best record in the conference, expectations were high that they would dominate the postseason. But in a surprising turn of events, the Lions couldn’t hold onto their top spot, as the Commanders—a surprise contender this year—ended Detroit’s Super Bowl hopes prematurely.
In response to this disappointment, changes are underway for the Lions. While Campbell is set to lose both his offensive and defensive coordinators, he has already made an impactful addition to the offense by signing wide receiver Ronnie Bell to a future contract. Bell, a former seventh-round pick of the 49ers, played all 17 games during his rookie season in 2023, recording six catches for 68 yards and three touchdowns.
Bell’s 2024 campaign with the 49ers was less productive, as he played in nine games but only managed two receptions for 22 yards. After being waived, he spent the remainder of the season on the team’s practice squad.
Will Jared Goff continue with the Lions in 2025?
Jared Goff’s future with the Lions remains unclear. While he’s shown notable improvement in recent years, he has yet to deliver significant postseason success—a crucial factor for the team’s front office.
After signing a four-year, $134 million contract extension in 2024, the Lions remain confident in Goff’s abilities. However, he will need to prove himself in the 2025 season to justify the team’s substantial investment. This upcoming year could be pivotal for Goff to solidify his role as the franchise’s leader under Campbell’s guidance.
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Ben Johnson Is Getting The Same Reaction From Everyone After The Lions’ Loss
After the Detroit Lions’ tough playoff defeat to the Washington Commanders, offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has become a focal point of discussion around the league. He has conducted interviews with several teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, regarding their open coaching positions.
Johnson has quickly risen as the top candidate in the coaching market following his impressive season with Detroit. The Lions boasted the No. 1 offense in most major statistical categories, which has attracted the interest of teams that have struggled on offense in recent years.
With Johnson rumored to be the leading contender for the Raiders’ position, social media was flooded with calls from Raider Nation right after the Lions’ Saturday night loss, urging him to come to Las Vegas.
“Tom Brady said I’ve never seen that play in my life. Ben Johnson, you are a Raider,” one fan remarked after Detroit executed a trick play that resulted in a significant gain in the third quarter.
“Ben Johnson clearly wants to be a Raider sooner rather than later,” another fan said following the Lions’ defeat.
“Announce Ben Johnson to the Raiders now,” a user commented after the game.
“Ben Johnson will be the Raiders head coach by weekend’s end,” a Raiders fan posted.
While it’s uncertain whether Johnson will end up in Las Vegas, the trend certainly seems to be leaning in that direction.
