The Detroit Lions‘ linebacker group was so ineffective and uninspiring in 2016, that not a single member of that unit is still on the roster heading into 2019. Around the rest of the division, continuity and high draft picks are common themes at the defenses’ second level.
As with the majority of the rest of the division, the Lions will rely heavily on their defensive front and edge rushers to create playmaking opportunities for their linebackers. Linebacking corps across the league typically contain some of the defense’s most vocal leaders, with defensive play calling a critical responsibility as well.