Detroit will be awarded third-round compensatory picks in the 2025 and 2026 drafts thanks to an NFL rule rewarding teams for developing minority coaches. Glenn, who served four seasons as the Lions' defensive coordinator, agreed to terms to become head coach of the New York Jets on Wednesday.
We're talking about the draft later than usual, but much sooner than anyone expected this year, now that we know where the Lions will pick in Round 1.
The Detroit Lions will receive picks at the end the third round in the 2025-26 drafts for helping develop Aaron Glenn into a head coach.
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The Detroit Lions will get a pair of compensatory draft picks after defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn landed a job as a head coach.
The Detroit Lions have a brutal offseason ahead of them. In addition to likely losing both coordinators to head coaching jobs, the Lions could lose multiple key contributors to new teams.
The offseason has unfortunately arrived for the Detroit Lions, about three weeks earlier than hoped. The shift into offseason mode for the team includes a strong surge into the draft–the base root of how the Lions have built themselves into a perennial contender under GM Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell.
With the Detroit Lions eliminated from the postseason, it's time for general manager Brad Holmes to turn his attention to his offseason priority list. For Holmes, this includes figuring out what he and the organization will do during the 2025 NFL Draft, set for April 24-26 in Green Bay.
Aaron Glenn's departure comes days after Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears.
Loss to Commanders 'Sucks,' Lions 'Were on Top of World'
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Who is Jameson Williams: What to know about Detroit Lions WR stats, draft, college
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Detroit Lions grades vs Washington Commanders: Jared Goff, D disappoint in crushing loss
Lions' Jared Goff: Rough showing in postseason loss
Goff completed 23 of 40 passes for 313 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Saturday's divisional-round loss to the Commanders. He added one rush for seven yards and lost a fumble. Goff lost a fumble on the Lions' third offensive possession,
Ohio State held on to defeat Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Eric Edholm provides three takeaways from the game, with an eye on the 2025 NFL Draft.
The appearance on "Hard Knocks" provided a glimpse into the Detroit Lions' new culture and helped change the national perception of the franchise.
Jahmyr Gibbs was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft in a controversial pick. Here are his stats, bio and more.
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