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Lions players who definitely won't be back with Detroit in 2026

Detroit's going to have some freed up cap space thanks to a few of these departures.

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As the Detroit Lions' season is officially over, it's time to take a look at their free agency situation and what's likely to come for their extremely talented - but injured - roster.

We still don't know what the team has in mind for several extensions that are likely to be doled out soon to players like Jahmyr Gibbs and Jack Campbell, but there were a few disappointments this season that just so happen to be in need of new deals headed into 2026.