Reynolds was among several restricted free agents (RFAs) the Lions did not tender, a group that also includes linebacker Anthony Pittman, tight end Shane Zylstra, and offensive lineman Kayode Awosika. Because of that, all four players are now unrestricted free agents.

The Detroit Lions did not tender a restricted free agent offer to Craig Reynolds before the new league year opened at 4 p.m. Wednesday, but the running back is expected to sign a one-year deal to stay with the team later this week.

The Detroit Lions continue to take care of their own in free agency. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are expected to re-sign running back Craig Reynolds to a one-year deal.

NFL free agency has begun, and we're keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2025 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year began March 12 at 4 p.

The Lions are keeping one of their own along the defensive line. Shortly after the NFL's league year allowed players to get officially signed, the Lions locked up free agent DL Levi Onwuzurike to a deal.

The loss of defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has officially netted the Lions an additional draft pick. The Lions officially added the No. 102 overall pick to their 2025 draft board when the NFL announced its compensatory picks on Tuesday afternoon.