This is such an interesting time for the Detroit Lions and the NFL. There are so many players being cut and looking for a new team. As we know, the Lions plan to be on the lookout for players who aren’t in the building. With that in mind, we’ve been keeping an eye on all the cuts happening and have eight players who would be perfect fits for the Lions. Here they are:

Edge Nelson Ceasar

The Lions had an interest in Ceaser and even met with him ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Ultimately, they didn’t draft him, and he wound up signing with the Seahawks. He’s bounced around in the NFL and the UFL since then. Now, the Lions can take a closer look. Ceaser is not the answer to the edge rusher questions you might have for this team, but he’s an intriguing practice squad prospect worth taking a look at.

QB Kyle McCord

This one is one the Lions should be all over before any other team gets him. The rookie got drafted by the Eagles in April, and they just did not need him. McCord could be way better off in Detroit with a great cast of quarterback whisperers and more opportunities to get over. McCord is just 22 years old. This is an opportunity for the Lions to develop a prospect who showed promise at Syracuse last year into a potential premium backup quarterback — maybe more.

CB Steven Gilmore

The former Lions cornerback looked like someone who would have a bright future when he made the 53-man roster in 2023. Then, he had a rough summer in 2024 and was cut. After a solid spring in the UFL, he was signed by the Cardinals. They cut him on Monday, and now he’s available again. The Lions could use some cornerback depth, and Gilmore could be good for that. Detroit could bring him in on the practice squad and see where things go.

DL Kyle Peko

The Lions had some hope that Peko could be a strong interior defensive line depth last year, and they had him on the 53-man roster. It went well until he suffered a season-ending pectoral injury in Week 6. He spent the summer with the Patriots, but was released after their final preseason game. He would be a good veteran addition to the practice squad.

TE Zach Kuntz

The Lions spent a lot of time looking at tight ends this offseason, and I’m not sure they ever found the guy they were looking for. Kenny Yeboah might have been that, but he got hurt, and then rookie Zach Horton didn’t turn out to be ready to go like it seemed like he might be early on. Kuntz is a solid blocking tight end who also has red zone catching ability that’s worth taking a look at.

Edge Jah Joyner

Another young edge rusher worth considering. Jah Joyner just didn’t fit with the Raiders, but Kacy Rodgers might be a good defensive line coach for the former Minnesota Golden Gophers pass rusher to learn from. This would be another practice squad guy.

QB Tommy DeVito

The Lions are pretty likely to be on the lookout for a practice squad quarterback since it seems clear that Hendon Hooker won’t be back in any way. Tommy DeVito has starting experience, and there’s likely to be a lot of teams interested. If he clears waivers, this one might be worth taking a look at.

TE Greg Dulich

Here’s a guy who could be on the Lions’ 53-man roster as the TE3. Dulich is a stronger pass blocker than Shane Zylstra, and he can also be a strong receiving tight end. He caught three touchdown passes in the preseason this summer. There should be a lot of teams looking to claim him, so the Lions might be out of luck, but if they put a claim out there, you never know.

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