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At the beginning of his NFL career, the Detroit Lions had to play against Mack Hyde twice a year. According to a source, Hyde, an All-Pro safety, may now decide to finish his career with the Lions by going back to the NFC North.

The 11-year veteran, who was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2013 draft, is currently a free agent after playing with the Buffalo Bills for the previous seven seasons. According to Dom Pizzuta of The 33rd Team, Hyde may still have one more NFL stop remaining, and Detroit might be the “best fit” for him.

Hyde’s adaptability might provide the Lions “a sense of security at safety behind Ifeatu Melifonwu and Kerby Joseph,” according to Pizzuta.

“The Buffalo Bills moved players around and dealt with injuries throughout the defense last season, which led to Hyde playing more slot corner,” Pizzuta wrote. He shouldn’t be asked to play the slot very often, but the Lions have used their defensive backs to their advantage because of his mobility.

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Hyde might replace Tracy Walker, the safety who was cut by the Lions after six seasons in Detroit, according to Pizzuta’s speculation. Walker took over at safety when Melifonwu and Joseph went into the slot last season, according to Pizzuta, and he played about 500 defensive snaps overall.

“At 33 years old, Hyde’s range has diminished, and a neck ailment kept him out of much of the 2022 season and a few games in 2023. However, he might provide depth to a strong safety team, and Pizzuta remarked that his experienced presence might be appreciated.

Due to a neck injury, Hyde missed much of the 2022 season; however, he rebounded and started 14 games for the Bills in the previous year. Along with two interceptions and seven passes defensed, he produced 54 total tackles.

In light of the fact that Bills general manager Brandon Beane implied the organization might be amenable to Hyde rejoining the roster in Buffalo for the upcoming campaign, the Lions may face some competition in their pursuit of Hyde.

Regarding the safety situation in the upcoming season, the Lions have made some insinuations. Lions head coach Dan Campbell mentioned cornerback Brian Branch would see some time at safety when addressing media during the NFL owners meetings in Florida in March.

Branch made 74 total tackles in his first campaign, starting nine games. In the team’s victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on opening night, he also forced a fumble and made three interceptions, one of which was recovered for a touchdown.

“We believe that Certain Branch has the flexibility to play the safety position at this time,” Campbell stated, as reported by Kyle Meinke of MLive.com. “With regard to the nickel, we already feel extremely secure. He will only continue to improve (as a safety). We genuinely think he will be able to make it there. The key is to get him there quickly.

Branch, who was regarded as the best safety in the previous year’s draft class, played both cornerback and safety at Alabama, according to Meinke. However, Branch’s versatility has been pushed by injuries to play largely at cornerback for the Lions, a move that Campbell thinks will help Branch in whichever capacity he plays next season.

Campbell responded, “Because he’s been in the system for a year now.” “He is aware. It helps that he understands the nickel position entirely differently. He can now begin immersing himself fully in the safety (position). It is beneficial. Hey, it’s challenging for a newbie. Learning there, playing at a high level, and doing so consistently is not an easy task. He will therefore be much more at ease this year.

Sports writer Nathan Dougherty writes about the Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills for Heavy.com. In the past, he worked as an assistant editor for the sports trade publications Coaching Management, Athletic Management, and Training & Conditioning in addition to writing for the Rochester Business Journal. Based in Rochester, New York, he has an intense passion for all things football.Additional information on Nathan Dougherty