The Detroit Lions suffered some noteworthy losses in the 2025 NFL offseason, as both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn took head coaching jobs with the Chicago Bears and New York Jets, respectively, while poaching many of Dan Campbell's most trusted assistants.
The Lions are still very much in championship or bust mode, as exemplified by the signing of veteran cornerback DJ Reed to improve the defense.
Reed has wasted no time trying to assert himself as a vocal leader who keeps Campbell's crew on the path to success. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN during a visit he took to Lions camp, Reed is making sure that everyone on this defense is well aware of the fact that this unit will only thrive if they're following the ethos Campbell wants instilled.