The Detroit Lions are on the lookout for defensive help as free agency draws near.  After the 2023 campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion, the Lions are yearning to get to the top of the NFL mountain. They could take a huge step toward that goal by signing a top-tier defensive free agent.

Chris Jones is among the greatest players scheduled to join the free-agent market. While there’s no guarantee he elects to leave Kansas City, one Sports Illustrated writer believes Detroit is among the best fits for the excellent defense.

“After collapsing in the NFC championship game, the Lions will be more motivated than ever,” writes Matt Verderame. “And this summer, Detroit has an estimated $45 million in cap space. While some of that money will be designated to pay Amon-Ra St. Brown and Aidan Hutchinson in the near future, Jones is an intriguing alternative here. Coach Dan Campbell loves to build along the lines, and the prospect of having Hutchinson, Jones, and Alim McNeill along the defensive front will be incredibly intriguing.”

There’s also a tie that Jones has to the organization. Lions front office member John Dorsey drafted Jones as the Chiefs’ GM in 2016. With that connection, he could help pull the defender to Motown.