When we talk about all of the Detroit Lions’ defensive injuries in 2024, the name of nose tackle Kyle Peko rarely comes up. People are understandably more quick to point out the likes of Aidan Hutchinson, Alim McNeill, Marcus Davenport, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Carlton Davis, and more.
That’s a shame because Peko was an underrated part of Detroit’s stout defensive front, particularly early in the season. And when Peko suffered a torn pectoral muscle in Week 6, the Lions defense was never really the same.
Now, Peko faces free agency. Will the Lions opt to bring back the 31-year-old defensive lineman or move on?