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Following two straight runs to the NFL postseason, which included being 30 minutes away from victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, the Detroit Lions missed the playoffs after they went 9-8 in 2025.
The Lions, who struggled with critical injuries to key players and inconsistent play on the field, had to watch as their former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears earned the top spot in the NFC North Division.
Having brought in multiple new faces along with notable roster turnover, the Lions are out
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