A look at the Detroit Lions’ 31 upcoming free agents

3. Linebacker Anthony Pittman

2024 stats: 2 tackles, 1 FF

Twentyman: Pittman was signed off Jacksonville’s practice squad in mid-December to add depth at linebacker. He’s still one of the better special teams players in the NFL.

4. Running back Craig Reynolds

2024 stats: 31 rushes, 139 yards (4.5 avg.), 3 rec., 40 yards

Twentyman: Reynolds has been a reliable backup and special teamer since arriving in Detroit in 2021. Whenever asked to step in and play a role all he does is produce.

5. Tight end Shane Zylstra

2024 stats: 1 rec., 22 yards

Twentyman: Zylstra won the third tight end role behind Sam LaPorta and Brock Wright coming out of camp. The Lions like his versatility and special teams prowess.

1. Linebacker Mitchell Agude

Twentyman: Agude (6-4, 250) is still a developmental player with some unique athletic and size traits the Lions might want to continue to work with and develop.

Twentyman: Galvin suffered a torn MCL in the preseason and spent the season rehabbing.

3. Offensive lineman Michael Niese

2024 stats: 1 penalty, 0 sacks allowed

Twentyman: Niese is a backup interior offensive lineman with the ability to play guard and center. He was a valued reserve all season.

4. Linebacker Trevor Nowaske

2024 stats: 23 tackles, 2 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 1 QBH, 1 INT, 1 PD

Twentyman: Nowaske was signed back to the roster after training camp and was asked to step into a bigger role at linebacker due to injury. He showed off his versatility and production.

*All 2024 stats include the playoffs