A position-by-position look at Detroit Lions' offensive needs and potential fits ahead of free agency
The NFL's free agency period opens next Wednesday, March 12, at 4 p.m.
Ahead of that signing frenzy, let's take a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions roster, starting with the offense.
We'll assess the team's needs by examining the players under contract for the upcoming season and those with expiring deals. We'll also highlight some reasonable free-agent fits to consider as the team prepares to do some offseason shopping.
Quarterback
Under contract: Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker, Jake Fromm
Expiring contracts: Teddy Bridgewater
Top free agents: Sam Darnold, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, Daniel Jones
Potential fits: Jarrett Stidham
Analysis: It’s nice to not need a quarterback, right? It’s actually been quite a while since the Lions have been in the market for a starter, going back to 2009, when the team selected Matthew Stafford with the No. 1 overall pick. And after signing Goff to an extension that runs through 2028, the Lions should be set at the spot for a while.