When a team's season ends in disappointment, it can be tempting to tear up the foundation and start from scratch. As frustrating as this year has been for the Detroit Lions, they aren't anywhere close to needing a full rebuild.
This roster already has most of the pieces necessary to return to Super Bowl contention. General manager Brad Holmes just needs to find a way to keep them all together while adding the finishing touches in the offseason.
That starts with bringing back interior defensive lineman D.J. Reader. The veteran has been a fixture in Detroit's front since arriving in 2024.