Detroit could be even more potent should Aidan Hutchinson return to full health this season. The Lions and the Dallas Cowboys have always had a quiet, yet overlooked rivalry that seemingly felt reignited after Detroit lost to Dallas in 2023 following a controversial penalty.

The public betting trends at BetMGM Sportsbook show 91% of wagers are backing the Lions moneyline odds. This may be due to Detroit having a much higher ceiling in the regular season, but it’ll be all backups and depth players fighting for roster spots in the Hall of Fame Game.

The Detroit Lions are done with Organized Team Activities, and their rookies wrap up their orientation program this week, which means it’s time for summer and a month of rest before training camp opens in mid-July. With the quiet period upon us, it’s time for my first 53-man roster prediction of the season.

Detroit's standard and supremely high expectations applies to everyone, even first-round picks. Williams quickly learned that showing any sort of "lack of urgency" will be addressed quickly.

2025 Detroit Lions roster preview: ... Despite belonging to the same draft class that netted Detroit standout players like Jahmyr Gibbs, Jack Campbell, and Brian Branch, ...