Mitchell is one of the few draft picks from Brad Holmes' regime as Lions general manager not still on the roster. He appeared in 30 games over three years.

The Detroit Lions continue to reshape their roster during the offseason, adding a former standout with a history of making big plays in Michigan. On Tuesday evening, the team announced via social media the signing of former Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell to a reserve/future contract.

The Carolina Panthers added a few new faces on Tuesday. As announced late this morning, the team has signed outside linebacker Carlos “Boogie” Basham and tight end James Mitchell to reserve/future contracts.

The Detroit Lions have signed former San Francisco 49ers wideout Ronnie Bell to a futures contract. After being drafted in the seventh-round of the 2023 NFL draft, the former Michigan Wolverines wideout has secured eight receptions for 90 yards and three touchdowns playing for the NFC West squad.

Here is the list of 58 reasons why the Detroit Lions have never been Super Bowl champs, curated by longtime Free Press Lions insider Dave Birkett.

Let's take a look at six potential candidates (three internal, three external) who could take over the Lions' offense in 2025.

The Lions have plenty of in-house options to replace Ben Johnson as offensive coordinator including Scottie Montgomery and Tanner Engstrand.

The Chicago Bears plan to hire Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as the franchise's 19th head coach.

Just last offseason, the Detroit Lions had legitimate reasons to hope that a Super Bowl run could come in their 2024 campaign. They were fresh off a narrow 34-31 NFC championship

Richard Silva of The Detroit News breaks down the Lions' NFC Divisional Round game against the Washington Commanders.

IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 21: Minnesota defensive lineman Danny Striggow (92) reacts to an Iowa pass interception in the final minute during a college football game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 21, 2023, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, IA. / (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)