What’s the Detroit Lions’ Biggest Loss in Free Agency?

NFL free agency drama has been going strong. The Detroit Lions have brought on some key players, as well as lost some. So, what’s the biggest loss for the Detroit…

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 03: Angelo Blackson #90 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Evan Brown #63 of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 03, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 24-14. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NFL free agency drama has been going strong. The Detroit Lions have brought on some key players, as well as lost some.

So, what's the biggest loss for the Detroit Lions so far? Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus has put together a list with each NFL team's biggest loss in free agency. For Detroit, he said Evan Brown was the biggest 2023 loss.

Brown signed a free agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks. Regarding the loss, Spielberger says, "An underrated part of the Lions’ excellent free agency thus far is that they either had an in-house replacement for every player they lost or signed someone to fill that void. This applies to Brown, as well. But, he provided solid interior offensive line depth with the flexibility to play at all three spots, though he was best suited at center."

My friend Brad Berreman at SideLionReport.com has some interesting takes on the situation. Check out his article here.

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