Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia fields questions from reporters during the NFL meetings in Orlando on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Video by Dave Birkett/DFP
The Detroit Lions spent the early part of free agency overhauling their linebacking corps.
They signed Devon Kennard to a three-year contract to play rush linebacker. They added Christian Jones to presumably start at the other outside spot. They added depth to the position in Jonathan Freeny. And they continue to look for upgrades in the draft, hosting probable first-round pick Leighton Vander Esch on a top-30 visit this week.