Detroit made the decision to sign 11 players to futures contracts Monday, including QB Jake Fromm, S Erick Hallett, WR Tom Kennedy, OT Jamarco Jones, S Loren Strickland, CB Stantley Thomas-Oliver, LB DaRon Gilbert, LB Abraham Beauplan, EDGE Isaac Ukwu, DT Chris Smith and OL Kingsley Eguakun.

With Oren Burks likely to assume the starting linebacker role and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. expected to see more playing time in Dean’s absence, the Eagles not only need experienced depth in case of further injuries within the position group but also someone to fill key special teams assignments.

Among the 12 players, all of whom were on their practice squad, who were signed by the Packers to future contracts was draft pick Kalen King.

The Georgia native has had a well-traveled professional career. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft. After two years with the Browns, he joined the Kansas City Chiefs and started for eight games as the franchise ultimately defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.

The Detroit Lions have wasted no time in preparing their roster for the 2025 season. They’ve already signed 11 of their former practice squad players to futures deals, as well as signing defensive back Morice Norris back for another year.