The Detroit Lions are gearing up for an intense preseason, with several key roster spots up for grabs, prominently featuring a competition for the backup quarterback and the defensive tackle position. However, the depth chart for edge rusher also holds significant intrigue, particularly concerning Josh Paschal, a former second-round pick whose performance has been underwhelming.

Selected 46th overall in the 2022 draft, Paschal's stats have not justified his draft position, managing only a total of three sacks and 42 tackles over his first three seasons. With the emergence of new contenders like Al-Quadin Muhammad and Ahmed Hassanein, Paschal finds himself in a precarious position as the Lions evaluate their defensive depth.