HEALTHY: Lions Secondary DEPTH Grows as Avonte Maddox REJOINS

The Locked On Lions podcast for April 6, 2026, focuses on the Detroit Lions' improved secondary depth following the return of veteran safety Avonte Maddox on a one-year deal. Host Matt Terry praises the team's defensive backfield, highlighting a strong group of corners and safeties including Terryon Arnold, Roger McCreary, Chuck Clark, and Christian Izian, as well as the potential for healthy contributions from Ennis Rakestraw and DJ Reed. The discussion emphasizes that with this depth, the Lions likely don’t need to draft a secondary player in the upcoming draft. The episode also covers mock draft projections from Nick Baumgardner, who predicts the Lions select tackle Caleb Lomu at 17 and edge rusher Derek Moore at 50, reinforcing the team’s focus on offensive line and pass rush needs. A significant portion of the show is dedicated to the ongoing Taylor Decker saga, with host Matt Terry expressing skepticism about a potential return, citing Decker’s lack of communication with Brad Holmes and his apparent disinterest in joining NFC North rivals. The episode closes with a heartfelt listener email praising the show’s coverage of Dan Orlovsky’s autistic son, reinforcing the podcast’s emotional connection with fans and the broader community.