The Detroit Lions have several key decisions to make regarding their defensive line this offseason.
Alim McNeil is recovering from a torn ACL, and his return timeline remains unknown.
Meanwhile, Levi Onwuzurike is set to become a free agent after completing his rookie contract. D.J.
Reader has been frequently mentioned as a potential cap casualty.
Given the uncertainty at defensive tackle, the Lions may explore the free-agent market to solidify the position.
In a recent article projecting landing spots for top free agents, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox predicted that Detroit would sign Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill.
While adding a player from Cincinnati’s struggling 2024 defense might seem questionable, Hill could be a rare bright spot.
Throughout his tenure with the Bengals, Hill has been a steady presence, contributing against both the run and pass.
Despite the defense’s overall struggles last season, he managed to record 56 total tackles and a career-best seven tackles for loss.
That level of production would make him a strong addition to a Lions defense that needs help in both run defense and pass rushing.
While Hill wouldn’t be the team’s most high-profile acquisition, he could provide much-needed stability to a defensive tackle group that currently lacks clarity.
