The Detroit Lions linebacker room has had a rough history. Fans remembering the days of Jarrad Davis, Jahlani Tavai, and Christian Jones causes some anxiety. Probably the last time the Lions had a solid linebacker corps was with DeAndre Levy and Stephen Tulloch.
However, General Manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have worked hard to bring in talented players to improve the linebacker room through free agency and the draft. “Dan’s Guys,” such as Alex Anzalone, have been signed to bridge the gap between young players and coaches, while players like Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, and Jack Campbell have been drafted to fit the culture and defensive scheme. With the guidance of Kelvin Sheppard, who has experience playing linebacker, the Lions have been able to turn these players into a cohesive unit to strengthen the defense.
