The Detroit Lions came up short in what felt like a “Super Bowl or bust” 2024-25 season.
However, there are a handful of former Lions and connections to the franchise competing for a Super Bowl ring on Sunday among the Chiefs and Eagles:
Eagles: Defensive back CJ Gardner-Johnson
Lions defensive back (2023)
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Eagles: Defensive back Darius Slay
Lions defensive back (2013-2019)
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Eagles: Defensive end Charles Harris
Lions defensive end (2021-2023)
Aug 28, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubiski (10) is brought down by Detroit Lions defensive linemen Charles Harris (53) and Aidan Hutchinson (97) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Eagles: Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore
Lions backup quarterback (2012-2014)
Sep 3, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Kellen Moore (17) throws the ball on the run during the fourth quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field. Lions beat the Bills 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Eagles: Defensive Ends/Outside Linebackers coach Jeremiah Washburn
Lions Offensive line coach (2013-2015), assistant offensive line coach (2009-2012)
Eagles: Offensive Assistant Kyle Valero
Lions Offensive assistant (2010-2013)
Chiefs: Tight end Anthony Firkser
Lions tight end (2023)
Dec 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (left) and tight end Anthony Firkser (86) warm up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Chiefs: Defensive Line coach Joe Cullen
Lions defensive line coach (2006-2008)