Dan Campbell, head coach of the Detroit Lions, is known for his bold, unorthodox style—think of a linebacker charging through a tailgate party, creating chaos as he goes. However, this offseason, Campbell is opting for more strategic, calculated moves. With the Lions’ roster as tight as a Michigan winter, every penny matters. Campbell is now targeting a move that could take the team from ‘almost there’ to ‘finally.’
The Lions made their first significant move on Thursday by releasing veteran linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin. While the move only clears $1.9 million in cap space, it removes a key figure from the locker room. Reeves-Maybin, 30, was not only a Pro Bowl special teams standout but also the NFLPA president and a co-captain. Despite having $51 million in cap space, general manager Brad Holmes is carefully balancing the team’s finances, especially with future paydays looming for rising stars like Aidan Hutchinson. Though the decision makes financial sense, it’s a tough blow, especially after Reeves-Maybin recently praised new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard at the Super Bowl.
