Will Detroit Lions Free Agency Approach Backfire? Reports say Agents expect Nothing Splashy.

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4.1 • 680 Ratings

🗓️ 3 March 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Detroit Lions face free agency uncertainty as national and local insiders clash on the team’s next moves—will Brad Holmes make a splash or stick to the draft-and-develop blueprint? Matt Dery breaks down Dave Birkett’s report signaling a conservative approach in NFL free agency, while SI’s Albert Breer teases the possibility of Tyler Linderbaum at center. Offensive line concerns dominate discussion, with Tate Ratledge potentially shifting to center and competition brewing for guard spots. Jeff Risdon offers key insights on the Lions’ priorities: retaining their core players, managing cap constraints, and scouting talent from the NFL Combine. Hot topics include Taylor Decker’s future, offensive tackle prospects like Blake Miller and Jake Slaughter, and whether Detroit should target secondary or interior defensive line upgrades with pick 17. Will the Lions gamble in free agency or stick to their calculated roster rebuild?

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0:00.0	All right, NFL free agency is less than a week away.
0:04.6	One national writer says Lions can make a splash.
0:07.5	One local writer says no.
0:15.4	You are Locked on Lions.
0:17.9	Your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:20.7	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:26.7	All right, here we go, everybody.
0:27.9	It is a Tuesday edition of a Locked on Lions, Lockdown Podcast Network, the number one sports podcast network.
0:33.6	Matt Derry and you on this Tuesday, March 3rd, and the Wednesday, March 4th.
0:38.5	Yes, we are inching closer.
0:41.3	We are inching closer to free agency to next Monday at noon.
0:45.5	Wee!
0:46.4	Welcome in, everybody.
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1:03.6	Dave Burkett out there saying, don't expect a big splash.
1:06.4	Albert Breer, not ruling out lions and Tyler Linderbaum.
1:10.4	We'll dive into that momentarily.
1:12.6	Jeff Risden, yes, the great Jeff Risden, who covers the Lions.
1:16.9	You speak at Lions Wire.
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