2016 Mock NFL Free Agency: Where Will Top 50 Land?

Jerrell Freeman . 20. player. 50. Some shuffling is happening on the Detroit Lions defense.  Nowhere is that clearer than linebacker.  Perhaps their most notable loss was the cutting of veteran middle linebacker Stephon Tulloch, who has been one of their more productive players over the past few seasons.  Finding somebody to replace isn’t a top priority, but is something the Lions can’t ignore. <p> </p> <p>An interesting name that should garner attention is Jerell Freeman.  At age 30 he’s not going to get immediate offers from other teams, which is a shame because he’s coming off the best season of his career.  He finished with 112 tackles, three sacks and an interception for a touchdown.  Coverage was always his specialty but it was his improvement against the run that surprised a lot of people.  Not only could he replace Tulloch.  He might end up being for valued because of that versatility.</p>. ILB. Indianapolis