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5. Safety
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Starting strong safety James Ihedigbo and backup free safety Isa Abdul-Quddus are both free agents this offseason which makes adding another safety in the draft a priority.
Starting strong safety James Ihedigbo and backup free safety Isa Abdul-Quddus are both free agents this offseason which makes adding another safety in the draft a priority.
4. Middle Linebacker
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The Lions reportedly plan to release Stephen Tulloch and backup Travis Lewis is a free agent. Although the position isn't of huge importance in the 4-3 scheme, there has to be someone who can cover sideline-to-sideline.
The Lions reportedly plan to release Stephen Tulloch and backup Travis Lewis is a free agent. Although the position isn't of huge importance in the 4-3 scheme, there has to be someone who can cover sideline-to-sideline.
3. Wide Receiver
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Wide receiver becomes of utmost importance if Calvin Johnson officially decides to retire. Either way, adding a young wideout for the future, and one who could play in the slot now, would be beneficial to the progression of the offense.
Wide receiver becomes of utmost importance if Calvin Johnson officially decides to retire. Either way, adding a young wideout for the future, and one who could play in the slot now, would be beneficial to the progression of the offense.
2. Defensive End
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Ziggy Ansah is a budding star at one defensive end spot, but he's doing it without any help from the other side. Jason Jones, Darryl Tapp, Jermelle Cudjo and Corey Wootton are also all free agents this spring.
Ziggy Ansah is a budding star at one defensive end spot, but he's doing it without any help from the other side. Jason Jones, Darryl Tapp, Jermelle Cudjo and Corey Wootton are also all free agents this spring.
1. Defensive Tackle
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Three of the Lions' top four defensive tackles are free agents this offseason -- including starters Tyrunn Walker and Haloti Ngata. With the No. 16 selection in the first-round, look for the Lions to target a tackle such as Robert Nkemdiche.
Three of the Lions' top four defensive tackles are free agents this offseason -- including starters Tyrunn Walker and Haloti Ngata. With the No. 16 selection in the first-round, look for the Lions to target a tackle such as Robert Nkemdiche.