However, fans were quick to notice that the Lions did not take any players at the safety position, raising questions on the status of both Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, both of whom suffered season-ending injuries and only played a combined 15 games in 2025.

What did Brad Holmes say about Derrick Moore? What other players may the Lions have been targeting in the second round?

After missing the playoffs in 2025, the Lions took "a long, hard look at every single thing from top to bottom." One alteration? No rookie minicamp.