When Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes suffered a season-ending injury in Week 3 of the 2024 season, his future was uncertain. In the final year of his rookie contract, the talented linebacker was forced to watch the remainder of the year from the sideline.

Trevor Nowaske is an exclusive-rights free agent who is also expected back to add depth to the SAM linebacker spot behind Barnes. The Lions may add another body or two either to the room or back to the room, with the staff loving Ben Niemann last year, who remains unsigned.

Starting CB Carlton Davis and RG Kevin Zeitler are among Detroit Lions scheduled to be unrestricted free agents Wednesday. Ranking needs and targets.

A person familiar with the situation says the Detroit Lions and edge rusher Marcus Davenport agreed on a one-year contract worth up to $4.75 million.