The Detroit Lions have had an active offseason in 2025, focused on strengthening their roster and maintaining the competitiveness achieved in recent years. With Jared Goff as the star and head coach Dan Campbell as the tactical leader, the NFC North division team will aim to go far in the upcoming NFL season.
These days have seen movement for the Lions. In recent hours, the organization made a notable decision by extending safety Kerby Joseph’s contract for four years and $86 million, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
The goal for this year is clearly to make a deep run after falling short of expectations last season. In that direction, Campbell and the Lions have decided to release one of star quarterback Jared Goff’s backups, aiming to streamline the roster and upgrade their options at the position.
Goff’s backup to leave Lions
The Lions have made the final decision to release backup quarterback Jake Fromm. Despite the move, the position retains its depth, and next season the quarterback room will consist of three players: Jared Goff, Hendon Hooker, and Kyle Allen.
Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Fromm joined the Lions last summer and spent the 2024 season on their practice squad. His NFL journey began when he was selected in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. He also appeared in a handful of games with the New York Giants in 2021.
see also
2025 NFL Draft: Full list of Lions picks by round and what it means for Jared Goff
New challenges for Lions staff
The Lions’ offseason hasn’t brought major roster changes, as most of the adjustments came within the coaching staff. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson left to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears, while defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn joined the New York Jets. The upcoming season will be a challenge to see how the team performs tactically under these changes.
