Randle El, who played nine seasons as a receiver in the NFL, joined coach Dan Campbell's staff as the WR coach after two years as an offensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions won a franchise-record 15 games in 2024 but were upset 45–31 by the Washington Commanders in the divisional round last weekend.

Adam Schefter continues to downplay Ben Johnson to the Raiders and reiterates the Bears are still a strong contender.

Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris is joining the rival Chicago Bears as a coach. ESPN senior NFL insider, Adam Schefter is reporting that Harris has agreed to become Chicago's defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach.