As the 2024 NFL season continues to draw closer, the Detroit Lions continue to be one of the most intriguing teams to monitor in the entire league.
Following an impressive 2023 campaign that saw them make it all the way to the NFC Championship Game, there are many who view the Lions as a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Keeping that in mind, Brad Holmes and the front office have done everything they can to improve the roster during the offseason.
Not only have they made roster upgrades, they also went out and spent big on new deals for Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Penei Sewell. They are not about to let their current stars get away.
Now, the Detroit Lions are mostly done with offseason player movement. However, there could still be one move out there that could be the icing on the cake for what has been a nearly perfect offseason.
Detroit Lions Urged To Pursue One Massive Late Free Agency Move
During a recent question and answer with Sports Illustrated insider Albert Breer, he opened up about a couple of things the Detroit Lions could still look to do this offseason.
One of his suggestions was looking into adding more help for the pass-rush.
In order to address more depth and talent on the edge, he suggested a few players. The main one to take notice of is former superstar pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue.
“Right now, the Lions would probably start Marcus Davenport there, which isn’t a huge problem, but probably requires a little more depth. Along those lines, adding a veteran such as Yannick Ngakoue or Emmanuel Ogbah would make some sense.”
Ngakoue would be an intriguing pickup. He might not end up earning a big role within the defense, but he certainly has the skill-set to be a massive impact player.
During the 2023 season with the Chicago Bears, Ngakoue only recorded 22 tackles and four sacks. However, back in 2022 with the Indianapolis Colts, he ended up with 29 total tackles, 9.5 sacks, and a forced fumble.
There is no question that Ngakoue could still play snaps as a pass-rusher for the Detroit Lions. He may not be as dominant as he once was, but he could still make some noise.
All of that being said, the Lions should be looking to make any move necessary to compete for a Super Bowl. They’re right there and should leave nothing on the table when it comes to improving the roster.