Free Agent Defensive Tackle to Leave Detroit Lions for Reunion in Arizona

Roy Lopez leaving Lions in free agency to return to Cardinals

Roy Lopez’s tenure with the Detroit Lions has come to an end after one year. The 28-year-old defensive tackle signed with Arizona Cardinals.

Free agent defensive tackle to leave Detroit Lions for reunion in Arizona

ALLEN PARK -- Roy Lopez is re-joining the Arizona Cardinals after one solid season with the Detroit Lions.

Former Detroit Lions DT Roy Lopez Finds New Home

Another member of the Detroit Lions‘ defensive line is heading elsewhere in free agency. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, free-agent defensive tackle Roy Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals, which includes $7 million guaranteed. The deal reunites Lopez with a franchise he previously played for earlier in his career. Lopez Spent the 2025 Season in Detroit Lopez appeared in 17 games with the L…

Detroit Lions losing DT Roy Lopez to Cardinals in free agency

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 22: Roy Lopez #51 of the Detroit Lions runs off of the field at halftime during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Detroit Lions defense has suffered yet another free agency loss. Per Ian Rapoport, defensive tackle Roy Lopez is headed back to the Arizona Cardinals on a two-year, $11.5…