Jauron played five seasons with the Lions in the 1970s, and later served as the team's defensive coordinator and interim head coach in the 2000s.

McNeill and Reader are under contract with Detroit through 2028 and 2025, respectively. So, the Lions will be equipped with both along the interior of the D-line for at least another year. However, the depth behind them is a big question mark headed into the upcoming season.