Despite coming off their strongest season in decades, the Detroit Lions have been called the biggest losers in the NFC North this offseason by Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton. His reasoning? The departure of both offensive coordinator Ben Johnson—now head coach of the rival Bears—and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who took over the Jets.

Moton argued that head coach Dan Campbell’s success was heavily influenced by his coordinators, and their exits could disrupt Detroit’s momentum. While the losses are significant, the reaction may be overstated.

The Lions responded by promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator and hiring former Broncos passing game coordinator John Morton as OC. Both bring internal knowledge or solid experience to the table, offering continuity and stability.

Even without Johnson and Glenn, Detroit still boasts a strong core, including Jared Goff, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Aidan Hutchinson, and several other rising stars. With a solid draft and a cohesive locker room, labeling the Lions as offseason “losers” overlooks the team’s overall direction.

Bottom Line:
Yes, Detroit took some hits, but calling them the biggest losers in the division—over teams still rebuilding or searching for quarterbacks—seems like an overreaction. The Lions remain a serious contend.