Detroit Lions HC Dan Campbell Vows Jared Goff Stays, But Will Lions Spend BIG on Free Agents?

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🗓️ 30 December 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions face tough questions after a rocky finish to the season—will bold moves in free agency finally upgrade the offensive line and secure Jared Goff's future? Matt Dery presents a passionate argument for targeting Ravens Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum, suggesting that investing big could redefine the Lions’ approach in a critical offseason for Brad Holmes. Colton Pouncy from The Athletic joins to unpack the team’s collapse, pointing to injuries and underperformance in the trenches as major factors. The conversation spotlights Dan Campbell’s strong defense of Jared Goff, the uncertain future of Kelvin Sheppard as DC, and the strategy for Week 18 against the Chicago Bears. Listeners get insights into potential roster changes, key free agents like Al-Quadin Muhammad, and intriguing coaching possibilities for Detroit. Are the Lions ready to prioritize health, player development, and smart spending to bounce back next year?

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0:00.0	a very strong defense of the Lions quarterback.
0:04.5	And hey,
0:04.9	how do you make them better for next season?
0:12.9	You are Locked on Lions,
0:15.3	your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:18.1	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:25.2	We are back, everybody, with a Tuesday edition of Locked-on Lions right here on the Locked-on
0:29.2	Podcast Network, your team every day on the number one sports podcast.
0:33.1	Network, Matt Derry, with you.
0:34.7	Today is Tuesday, December 30th and a Wednesday, December 31st.
0:38.2	Thanks for being with us, checking us out wherever we get your podcast, making us your first listen.
0:41.9	And hey, do not forget, we're here all week this week.
0:45.4	We'll have the crossover with Lauren Cox, the host of Walked on Bears on Thursday.
0:51.2	I remain on vacation at parts unknown.
0:53.6	So at times if the YouTube feed is not the best
0:56.1	and you see some graininess in the broadcast, we're doing the best we can to get through this
1:01.1	with the Wi-Fi that we have. Now, coming up on the show today, Colton Pouncy from the Athletic
1:06.3	and the Lions Collective podcast will join us. Colton does a great job covering the team on the Athletic.
1:11.9	If you don't subscribe to him, you should at theathletic.com.
1:15.1	We'll ask him what happened here in 2025.
1:17.9	Why the Lions are staring down the face of an 0 and 9 gun.
1:22.6	That's what's staring them in the face coming up Sunday in Chicago.
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