Most of the offseason business in the NFL is now over. Teams have built their rosters and now await training camp. There will be some more transactions between now and the start of the season to be sure, but there are very few free agents remaining on the market who could make a big splash.
The others will have to wait a little longer to get a call from interested teams or may have to settle for a practice squad spot.
There are plenty of former Lions who are still looking for their next contracts. Let's take a look at their free agency outlook.
Taylor Decker, LT
It has been a fascinating offseason for Decker. After seriously contemplating retirement for a while, the veteran left tackle decided that he had at least one more year left in him. While many were expecting him to stay in Detroit for his 11th season, he requested to be released. The tensions, likely stemming from financial reasons, forced the former Pro Bowler out of Detroit.
As surprising as Decker's exit from Detroit is, the fact that he still hasn't signed a new deal. Despite there being a ton of teams in desperate need of competent blindside protectors, Decker hasn't landed a new contract.
How much of that is related to his injury history and the fact that he will turn 33 before the season is unclear. He may also just be waiting for the right opportunity, but this isn't how many thought Decker's offseason would go after he announced his return.
Graham Glasgow, C
Another massive loss among the Lions' offensive line was Graham Glasgow. While it was a largely expected departure, Glasgow's release creates a big hole for Detroit. The Lions opted to fill the hole by signing Cade Mays, but whether the newcomer can replicate what Glasgow has been giving the Lions for years remains to be seen.
Glasgow's availability on the market is by choice. Ever since the 2025 season came to an end, Glasgow has been contemplating retirement. The soon-to-be 34-year-old wasn't sure whether he had another year left in him.
If the right opportunity presents itself, we could see the veteran offensive lineman elsewhere, but the signs are pointing towards retirement for the former Lions third-round pick.
Marcus Davenport, DE
When the Lions signed Davenport in the 2024 offseason, they had high expectations for the veteran pass rusher. During his time in New Orleans, Davenport was a highly productive edge defender, wreaking havoc on opposing quarterbacks with his impressive combination of size and athleticism.
However, Lions fans' worst fears came true with Davenport. There were some serious injury concerns, and the talented defender wasn't able to stay healthy during his two years in Detroit. He appeared in only ten games, which created a big need at pass rush for the Lions.
Given his availability issues, it's not too surprising that he is without a team, but that shouldn't be the case once we get closer to the start of the season.
Jalen Reeves-Maybin, LB
A beloved special teamer during his time in Detroit, Reeves-Maybin was released after the 2024 campaign to clear up some cap space. Since then, the former Pro Bowler hasn't been able to find his footing.
Last season, he signed with the Bears' practice squad mid-season before making it onto the active roster during the postseason. He played a key role on special teams in three regular-season games and two playoff games in Chicago, but wasn't retained after the season.
This offseason, he was elected to his second two-year term as president of the NFL Players Association, but his future in the NFL remains as murky as ever. It may take him until the middle of the season to sign a new deal again.
Craig Reynolds, RB
The 29-year-old rusher's Lions tenure came to an end in the middle of the season in 2025. Following his release, he immediately got on the Patriots' practice squad but wasn't able to suit up in Foxborough. After the season, the Patriots didn't retain him, and he remains unsigned on the market.
Reynolds had his best moments in the league in Detroit, playing a consistent role as the RB3 for multiple seasons. His monster block on an Amon-Ra St. Brown touchdown against the Bucs in 2023 is still a big reason he is remembered fondly in Detroit, but his NFL career will likely include bouncing around on practice squads from now on.
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