Roy Lopez Lands in Detroit: A New Chapter for the Nose Tackle
Roy Lopez Lands in Detroit: A New Chapter for the Nose Tackle March 12, 2025 Big news dropped late last night for NFL fans: Roy Lopez, the hard-hitting nose tackle from the Arizona Cardinals, is packing his bags for Motor City. The Detroit Lions inked Lopez to a one-year, $4.65 million deal, as reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, marking their second free agency splash of 2025. For a player who’s been a quiet but steady force in the trenches, this move could be a game-changer—for both Lopez and the Lions. Let’s dive into the latest on this signing, what it means for Detroit’s defense, and why this Arizona native’s journey is worth rooting for. The News: Lopez Joins the Lions Just hours ago, the football world buzzed with the announcement that Lopez, a 27-year-old defensive lineman, is leaving the desert for Detroit. After two seasons with the Cardinals—where he started 21 of 30 games and racked up one sack, six tackles for loss, and a forced fumble—Lopez is now a Lion. The d...