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Former Lions LB Questions If Super Bowl Window Remains Open
- The Lions face questions about whether their Super Bowl window remains open after a relatively quiet offseason.
- Detroit added depth pieces but few high-impact acquisitions, prompting skepticism about postseason plans for 2026.
- Jason Cabinda says the Lions have mainly moved along the offensive line, not addressing other top needs.
- Health concerns loom for safety duo Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, affecting the defense’s long-term outlook.
- Kerby Joseph’s knee injury last season adds long-term uncertainty to the Lions' defensive backfield.
- Bringing in new edge rusher depth remains a priority as Detroit seeks a complementary player to Hutchinson.
- The 2026 NFL Draft (April 23-25) is viewed as the key avenue to address the Lions’ positional gaps.
- Cabinda notes the Lions also face questions at defensive back and health across the roster.
- The Lions’ front office is focused on balancing depth with elite playmakers to stay competitive.
- The article frames the offseason as a test for Detroit’s core to sustain a postseason-level trajectory in 2026.
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