The Detroit Lions have made significant strides in enhancing their defense over the past few years, but they’ve still faced challenges in securing depth at a crucial position. While Aidan Hutchinson, the former No. 2 overall pick, has emerged as a star edge rusher, the team has struggled to find a consistent pass rusher opposite him. Despite attempts through both the NFL draft and free agency, they haven’t found the desired results.
Hutchinson, who totaled 7.5 sacks before a season-ending leg injury in October, was clearly the team’s top performer. When he went down, no other player could reach more than 4 sacks, underscoring the lack of depth on the edge.
