Detroit Lions among NFL Media's top 10 most complete 2026 rosters

Detroit’s defense remains the biggest question, even while it’s led by top-tier playmakers at each level in Aidan Hutchinson, Jack Campbell and Brian Branch (though Branch is coming off major injury). The remainder of the unit appears solid to average right now, although the defensive line could improve incrementally and a young secondary has a chance to blossom some. - Eric Edholm, NFL.com

It's understandable why fans would be frustrated after how 2025 unfolded. The Lions didn't meet expectations. It's really that simple.

But, Detroit made the move to find a different offensive voice in first-year offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, addressed its needs at offensive tackle and EDGE with Blake Miller and Derrick Moore in the 2026 NFL Draft's first two rounds and has made some tweaks to its offseason schedule.

But, back to the main point, the Lions just have a number of stars on both sides of the field. Jared Goff is one of the league's top quarterbacks and he's got weapons all around him in Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta.

Defensively, Jack Campbell is coming off his finest season and Aidan Hutchinson remains one of the most lethal pass rushers in the NFL. Health is a concern defensively with Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, but, when and if healthy, that's the NFL's top safety duo.

NFL.com's top five rosters were the Los Angeles Rams at No. 1, the Seattle Seahawks at No. 2, the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 3, the Baltimore Ravens at No. 4 and the Buffalo Bills at No. 5.

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