With the NFL officially turning the page to 2025, free agency is open, and the Detroit Lions are strategically making moves to improve their roster. Adding depth on the defensive line was a logical place to invest during free agency, and the Lions did just that by re-signing Levi Onwuzurike and signing Roy Lopez away from the Cardinals.
With Lopez being new to Detroit, let’s examine how his signing will impact the Lions roster now and in the future.
Origin story
Originally a sixth round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans, Lopez started 29 games at nose tackle over his first two seasons in the league.