Roughly 11 months ago, Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes metaphorically referred to the team's offensive line as a garden that always needs to be watered. He has backed up that idea with action, selecting a pair of offensive lineman in each of the last two drafts.
That plan is sure to stay in place in the 2026 draft, with a long-term replacement for center Frank Ragnow potentially somewhere on the radar. Left tackle Taylor Decker is also close to the end of his career, and he has confirmed he will consider retirement after the season.