The Detroit Lions linebacker group is easily the most unsettled position group on the roster and has seen nearly a complete turnover of players over the past two offseasons—with Anthony Pittman the lone carryover from the previous regime.
Currently, the Lions return just one starter (Alex Anzalone), drafted a high upside developmental player on Day 3 in each of the past two NFL Drafts (Derrick Barnes in 2021 and Malcolm Rodriguez in 2022), and signed veteran free agents looking for an opportunity to start (Chris Board and Jarrad Davis), but none of them are guaranteed a role on defense.