Here is the list of 59 reasons why the Detroit Lions have never been Super Bowl champs, curated by longtime Free Press Lions insider Dave Birkett.

This includes the Detroit Lions, which were eliminated by the Washington Commanders in the NFC Divisional Round. The Lions currently hold the 28th pick in the NFL Draft. While the premier talent may be off the board by the time they pick,

The Lions are the No. 1 seed in the NFC for the first time and host the Washington Commanders Saturday in the divisional round. With a win, the Lions could reach the NFC championship game for a second consecutive year and host the game for the first time in franchise history.

Injuries derailed the Detroit Lions season and their defense. That’s well documented. As the Lions enter the off-season, there should be an emphasis for them to spend draft capital on adding pieces to their defense.

The Detroit Lions have 21 unrestricted free agents this offseason as they try and get back to business and deliver on their sky-high expectations. There are some key defensive pieces at the top of our rankings of those players,