The free agent negotiating period opens March 15 and the Detroit Lions have holes to fill on both sides of the ball. Here is the fifth in a series of position-by-position breakdowns on the top players available in free agency and what the Lions might do at each position.
Linebackers
On the Lions’ roster for 2021: Jamie Collins, Jahlani Tavai, Shaun Dion Hamilton, Anthony Pittman.
Pending Lions free agents: Jarrad Davis, Reggie Ragland, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Miles Killebrew.
Top free agents: Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Matt Milano, Buffalo Bills; Jayon Brown, Tennessee Titans.