As Klis reported, the Lions signed defensive lineman Aidan Keanaaina, who has already gotten a six-figure guarantee from the team. “Per source, Notre Dame DL Aidan Keanaaina of Brighton, Colorado and Mullen HS has undrafted agreement with Detroit Lions. Received $300,000 guarantee,” Klis wrote.

He may not be the fastest edge rusher, but Derrick Moore's power, technique and football IQ make him an ideal fit for Detroit's defense.

The Lions played more snaps out of base defense than any team in the NFL last season but lost top coverage LB Alex Anzalone to free agency.

For the third pick in a row, the Detroit Lions addressed their defense. The Lions drafted Arizona State cornerback Keith Abney II at pick No. 157 overall. What is there to know about new Lions corner Keith Abney II?

5:41 p.m. – With their final pick of the draft, the Lions select Tennessee edge Tyre West at 222. The 6-foot-3, 290-pounder played in 12 games in 2025 with two starts, registering 23 tackles, including 7 ½ for loss and four sacks. He totaled 10 sacks during his four-year career.

Mountain lions are showing up in more places, and that has people asking a blunt question: if one charges, what caliber actually makes sense? The answer is less about bragging rights and more about carry comfort,

M's most effective players in 2025, recording 30 tackles, 10½ for loss, 10 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.