For the previous two seasons, the Detroit Lions have not much of a free agent impression. Most players brought in from other teams received one-year, modest deals in Detroit. Instead, Lions general manager Brad Holmes has focused his efforts on retaining players that fit what they’re trying to build and offering external players a shot to make their case.
In many ways, that strategy has worked. Charles Harris got his shot in 2021, made an impression and returned in 2022. Kalif Raymond was rewarded for a decent 2021 season with a new deal in 2022, and he only got better.