Yes, Hooker was supplanted as QB2 in the playoffs. But another full offseason should have him locked as Goff's primary backup.

Lions fans should expect GM Brad Holmes to address Detroit's biggest areas of need during free agency. Holmes loves to plug holes in free agency, allowing him to target the best players available during the draft instead of drafting for need exclusively.

He may not be from Michigan, but Van Jefferson is still a “local” prospect to consider for the Detroit Lions in 2025. Jefferson spent most of his teenage years in the Detroit

That said, Patrick will be 32 in November, and the Lions need to inject youth into the WR3 spot, especially with Peoples-Jones and Antoine Green not appearing to be viable options. Unless they address the position in the draft, free agency doesn’t offer many younger, big-bodied receivers, leaving Detroit to explore veteran options.