During his time with the team, Josh Reynolds earned praise from across the Detroit Lions' organization. He was an ideal No. 3 wide receiver, willing to do the dirty work as blocker and able to come through when called upon in critical situations as a trusted target for Jared Goff.
After his departure to the Denver Broncos in 2024 free agency, the Lions figured someone would emerge from a list of internal options to replace Reynolds. They ended up being wrong, and they ended up adding two veterans after roster cuts in an attempt to find a solution.