Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson joked about his upcoming clash with former Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy in Week 9.

Through the first half of the 2025 NFL season, the Detroit Lions’ rookie class has provided a mixed bag of results. Some first-year players have stepped into key roles and exceeded expectations, while others have struggled to find their footing or been sidelined by injuries.

The Detroit Lions head to their bye week 5-2. Detroit's received several stellar performances through the first seven weeks of the season. Here's a look at five players who have really stood out for Detroit through seven games:

Detroit Lions don't have any 3rd-round picks in 2026 after trading up for Isaac TeSlaa, but they could receive a compensatory pick later in the draft.

"Is this the year?" The question asked annually by Detroit Lions fans and local media. ESPN's Jeff Saturday says yes, they'll reach Super Bowl 2026.

Campbell praised both former assistants while noting how tough it is to rebuild a franchise from the ground up.

It took 13 weeks for Campbell to earn his first win as a coach in Detroit, five more than it took for Glenn to get his with the New York Jets. Glenn, in his first season as head coach following four years as Campbell's defensive coordinator with the Lions, led the Jets to a thrilling 39-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 8.

The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner on Nov. 4. We know that the Detroit Lions are already making calls looking for an edge rusher. With that in mind, we will look at each edge rusher that could be available.

"They’re not young anymore. I told them that, that’s done. We’re at the halfway point here, they’re veterans now. And they’re expected to play good ball, and even better every week."