Each year, the Detroit Lions undoubtedly highlight important matches as soon as their schedule is unveiled. All teams engage in this, and it’s an excellent method to inspire yourself and your teammates to adequately prepare for divisional contests, rivalries, and revenge games during a notably sluggish offseason.
The Lions appear finished with making major acquisitions and signings, so the current 2025 roster is probably what fans will see in Week 1 away against the Green Bay Packers. Although it would be pleasant to witness them attempt to enhance their pass rush, it isn’t essential for their defense, which will soon welcome back Aidan Hutchinson.
With that being noted, the team made a significant enhancement to their secondary by bringing in free agent cornerback D.J. Reed during this offseason. The ex-New York Jets player has had several impressive seasons, and he joins to enhance a secondary that includes Terrion Arnold, Brian Branch, and Kerby Joseph.
Reed quickly identified a standout contender for fan favorite this season, winning over the fanbase in one of the Lions’ offseason social media clips where players shared which matchup they were most eager to experience. Reed’s response was ideal: he merely selected each and every adversary shown to him.
Reed endears himself to Lions fanbase in Detroit social media post
A few days after the release of the teams’ schedule, Detroit shared a video on Twitter/X, asking players which game they were most looking forward to in 2025. A table featuring team logos mounted on popsicle sticks was shown to them for displaying their answer to the camera.
Reed managed to spend the whole video collecting every single logo and stick, expressing that he is eagerly awaiting the entire regular season. That’s an excellent approach to inform tough-minded and long-suffering Detroit fans that you’re not here to play games.
Reed aims to enhance his performance in the 2024 season after achieving 11 passes defended and 64 total tackles for a Jets team that is facing difficulties. The experienced defender is recognized for his significant tackles and instinct for the ball, and although that doesn’t consistently lead to many interceptions, he’s the player you want on a 3rd and long occasion making a crucial stop.