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Lions Face Defensive Overhaul Amid Key Injuries

12/24/2025

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The Detroit Lions place Safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve due to a knee injury, and Safety Brian Branch is also injured, reducing safety depth.
Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport, both Detroit Lions defensive ends, have dealt with injuries and performance issues, prompting the team to pursue an overhaul of the defensive line in free agency or the draft.
David Montgomery, Detroit Lions running back, will be monitored due to questions about backfield usage.

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The Detroit Lions place Safety Kerby Joseph on injured reserve due to a knee injury, and Safety Brian Branch is also injured, reducing safety depth.
Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport, both Detroit Lions defensive ends, have dealt with injuries and performance issues, prompting the team to pursue an overhaul of the defensive line in free agency or the draft.
David Montgomery, Detroit Lions running back, will be monitored due to questions about backfield usage.