It is no secret that there is a glaring hole at linebacker for the Detroit Lions. The likely starters scare nobody, and the depth is not impressive, either.
The only true starter the team returns from last season is Tahir Whitehead. DeAndre Levy was cut, Josh Bynes is still currently a free agent, and while Thurston Armbrister and Antwione Williams were both forced into significant playing time due to injuries last year, I don’t believe those two are long-term, sustainable solutions or starting-caliber players.
With free agency dwindling down, the Lions must look to the draft to add a playmaker or two at the linebacker position.