For the first half of the season, the Detroit Lions defense was like something we haven't seen in at least a decade. By many statistics they were either first or second-best in the NFL, and when paired with the most explosive offense, it seemed Detroit was unstoppable.
Unfortunately, injuries ravaged the Lions defense, and it collapsed in a spectacular way. Still, there were plenty of notable performances on that side of the ball all year long. So let’s celebrate them with our next 2024 Pride of Detroit award: Detroit Lions Defensive Player of the Year.
Below are our staff’s picks, but your vote at the bottom of the article will decide the winner.