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Where the Lions roster stands: Defensive end

A breakdown of the Detroit Lions' defensive ends and what needs they may have at the position.

As we start to look ahead to training camp, we're going to take a position-by-position look at the Detroit Lions roster. Next up is the defensive end position. (The final year of each player's contract is listed in parentheses.)

With the changes that took place this offseason with the interior part of the Lions' defensive line, the defensive ends really need to step it up this season. That mindset really starts with Ziggy Ansah, who improved quite a bit in 2014.