Detroit Lions · 2025
All Detroit Lions seasons · 247 moves
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The 2025 season on record
The Lions made 247 moves on record in 2025: 105 waivers, 103 signings, 24 reserve-list moves, 11 terminations, 3 other moves and 1 trade. Of those, 95 brought players in (12 from other clubs by trade, claim or free agency), 117 sent players out (6 to other clubs) and 35 were reserve-list or other status moves. The busiest month was August, with 99 moves (40% of the year).
Notable arrivals
- Rock Ya-Sin — signed as an unrestricted free agent from the 49ers, March 20 · 2nd-round pick, 2019 (No. 34 overall)
- Zach Cunningham — signed as a free agent, May 27 · 2nd-round pick, 2017 (No. 57 overall)
- Avonte Maddox — signed as an unrestricted free agent from the Eagles, March 21 · 4th-round pick, 2018 (No. 125 overall)
- Tyler Lacy — claimed off waivers from the Jaguars, August 27 · 4th-round pick, 2023 (No. 130 overall)
- D.J. Reed — signed as an unrestricted free agent from the Jets, March 14 · 5th-round pick, 2018 (No. 142 overall)
Notable departures
- Kevin Zeitler — signed by the Titans as an unrestricted free agent, March 13 · 1st-round pick, 2012 (No. 27 overall)
- Carlton Davis III — signed by the Patriots as an unrestricted free agent, March 13 · 2nd-round pick, 2018 (No. 63 overall)
- Hendon Hooker — released, August 27 · 3rd-round pick, 2023 (No. 68 overall)
- Brodric Martin — released, August 27 · 3rd-round pick, 2023 (No. 96 overall)
- Ifeatu Melifonwu — signed by the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent, March 13 · 3rd-round pick, 2021 (No. 101 overall)
Draft data: Pro Football Reference