Just as Lions star Aidan Hutchinson was a popular player among pass rushers, Brian Branch was someone discussed plenty among the DBs Wednesday.

The Detroit Lions have two new coordinators that will be tasked with continuing to develop and getting the best out of the young talent on the active roster. John Morton and Kelvin Sheppard have their work cut out for them,

Lions general manager Brad Holmes explained that the team was in the planning stages of an extension with the former No. 2 overall pick, Aidan Hutchinson, as part of a larger discussion

Five Lions players from the 2022 draft class are eligible for a contract extension, including Aidan Hutchinson, Jameson Williams and Kerby Joseph.

The fifth-year option values for players selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft have been revealed, with Detroit Lions edge-rusher Aidan Hutchinson and New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner set to be two of the highest-paid players once their options get picked up.

One that really stood out is a player who was recently projected to Detroit at No. 28 overall: Boston College EDGE Donovan Ezeiruaku. The 6-foot-2, 248-pound Ezeiruaku is smaller than what the Lions have looked for in an EDGE to play opposite Aidan Hutchinson.

The Detroit Lions' offseason is in full go right now and we're rapidly approaching free agency at the beginning of March. Anytime between now and the 2025 NFL Draft, the Lions could start extending the contracts of some players.