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.

As the news keeps rolling in, follow along with our free agency tracker throughout the day. We'll be covering the biggest signings and those that impact the Detroit Lions ' approach to the period. And with that,