Full list of Detroit Lions free agents 2025 feat. Carlton Davis, Dan Skipper, Teddy Bridgewater and others

The Detroit Lions' 2024/25 season ended with a loss in the NFC divisional round game against the Washington Commanders. This is a significant disappointment after the Lions ended the regular season with a 15-2 record.

The Lions must now focus on retooling in the offseason to make another deep playoff push in the upcoming season. They have a staggering 33 players who could test free agency.

Hence, let's look at the Lions stars up for renewals or a release in the 2025 offseason.

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Full list of Detroit Lions free agents in 2025

1. Carlton Davis, Cornerback

Carlton Davis joined the Detroit Lions after a six-year stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Davis was an important piece on the defense and started 13 games in the regular season. He recorded 42 tackles and two interceptions.

Expect the Lions to attempt to renew him in free agency due to his instant impact on the side.

2. Dan Skipper, Offensive Tackle

Dan Skipper is a beloved member of the Detroit Lions offensive line. He has been with the Lions since the start of the 2017 season.

The Lions will likely renew Skipper's contract in the offseason. However, due to salary cap concerns, both parties will need to reach a concession.

3. Derrick Barnes, Linebacker

Derrick Barnes is a rotational part of the Lions defense. He's played his entire career with the Lions and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Barnes dealt with injury issues in 2024, and it's anyone's guess whether the Lions decide to re-sign him or dip into the draft to replace his production.

4. Khalil Dorsey, Cornerback

Khalil Dorsey is a rotational cornerback for the Lions, and he's set to enter free agency. The Lions will either re-sign him on a team-friendly deal or let him walk.

5. Teddy Bridgewater, Quarterback

Teddy Bridgewater spent most of the 2024 season coaching his alma mater, Miami Northwestern High School. He led the team to a Class 3A Florida High School state title and decided to return to the NFL.

The Lions signed him for the playoffs to provide veteran leadership, and he got some reps against the Washington Commanders. Bridgewater proved he still had it, and the Lions could re-sign him as insurance for Jared Goff.

Other impending Detroit Lions free agents

Unrestricted free agents

Allen Robinson, Wide Receiver
Al-Quadin Muhammad, Defensive End
Ben Niemann, Linebacker
Emmanuel Moseley, Cornerback
Ezekiel Turner, Linebacker
Ifeatu Melifonwu, Defensive Back
John Cominsky, Defensive End
Jonah Williams, Defensive Lineman
Kevin Zeitler, Offensive Guard
Kindle Vildor, Cornerback
Kwon Alexander, Linebacker
Kyle Peko, Defensive Tackle
Levi Onwuzurike, Defensive Lineman
Marcus Davenport, Defensive End
Michael Badgley, Kicker
Netane Muti, Offensive Guard
Pat O'Connor, Defensive End
Tim Patrick, Wide Receiver

Restricted free agents

Anthony Pittman, Linebacker
Craig Reynolds, Running back
Kayode Awosika, Offensive Guard
Myles Adams, Defensive Lineman
Shane Zylstra, Tight End

Exclusive rights free agents

Connor Galvin, Offensive Tackle
Michael Niese, Offensive Lineman
Mitchell Agude, Defensive End
Morice Norris, Safety
Trevor Nowaske, Linebacker

About the author

Nick Uzochukwu Igbokwe is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda. He loves the thrill and excitement that comes with the complex plays on the Gridiron. American football is an acquired taste, and he has been hooked on the game since discovering it in 2017 during his University days.

Furthermore, Nick has interviewed agents, medical personnel, and close family members of NFL stars, who have reached out to him after reading his stories.

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Edited by Ribin Peter