The Detroit Lions finished with a 15-2 record and the number-one seed in the NFC before they lost to the Washington Commanders in the playoffs. It was no secret that the defense had a ton of injuries last season.
Aidan Hutchinson suffered a season-ending injury early on and the defense was never the same after that. Detroit is looking to improve its defense this offseason. They do not have a lot of holes on the roster.
Pro Football Network Thinks That the Detroit Lions Should Sign Khalil Mack In Free Agency
The Lions Super Bowl window is open and they need to make a massive move on the defensive line this offseason. Detroit has a lot of potential options, but one name that Pro Football Network thinks the Detroit Lions should sign this offseason is Khalil Mack. Pro Football Network said:
“The Detroit Lions were actually one of the tougher teams to project in terms of what they might do in free agency. They have a very good roster and arguably should have been in Super Bowl 59 if not for their mounting injuries by the end of the year. They need to replace Kevin Zeitler at guard, but other than that, their main needs really come on the defensive side of the ball.
It would not be a surprise to see the Lions in the cornerback market, and D.J. Reed is certainly an intriguing fit as a veteran who will not be a liability. However, perhaps the most intriguing fit would be to add Khalil Mack to the pairing of Za’Darius Smith and Aidan Hutchinson. The Lions have the luxury to be able to do it to have an elite pass rush group at their disposal.
Mack will not come cheap, but the Lions can massage that with void years and other elements. They also have over $40 million in cap space and few needs to address while in a win-now window. Mack would be a lot of fun on the Lions, and this would be a terrifying trio for opposing offensive lines.”
Khalil Mack last season played for the Los Angeles Chargers. He recorded 39 tackles, six sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and nine pass deflections. Mack is 33 years old and is a former first-round pick. He may not have the same juice he once did, but the Detroit Lions or other teams will no doubt want him next year also.
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