Fanatics secured exclusive licenses for the NBA and NFL from Panini, with the NFL agreement kicking in on April 1. The 2025 Topps Chrome Football set is the first product under that deal, and demand has already grown ahead of the release. Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs are the Lions highlighted in the new cards.
The team announced on social media that St. Brown and Gibbs are included in the just-released Topps Chrome packs, prompting fan excitement about potential rare pulls, including a hypothetical 1/1 Gibbs card.
Clay Luraschi, Fanatics Collectibles’ senior vice president of global product development, discussed the launch’s scope and impact, noting the extensive collaboration that went into producing a standout, high-quality release.
Meanwhile, Detroit has only a few days to finalize its strategy for the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled for late April in Pittsburgh. A recent mock draft has the Lions selecting Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling with the No. 17 pick, citing his size, experience, and potential to address the left tackle role as a possible replacement for Taylor Decker, with Sewell possibly shifting to the right side.
In summary, the Lions’ offseason is balancing a high-profile branding moment with Topps Chrome’s launch and a forward-looking draft plan, as the franchise pursues both immediate recognition and long-term line improvement.
