How Emmanuel Moseley's Return Impacts Detroit Lions Defense

Additionally, Glenn and company now have the option to move fellow starter Cam Sutton into the slot corner position at times. With the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was primarily a slot corner who began working outside near the end of his tenure with the team. 

Brian Branch has been the team's starting nickel corner throughout the season and has played at a very high level. Moving Sutton to the nickel position would be a discretionary move, as Glenn would only do so when compelled to give Branch time on the sideline. 

This defensive versatility would allow the Lions to adapt their scheme and coverages based on how they feel to best attack their opponents. 

The competition with Jerry Jacobs should be mutually beneficial. Jacobs is coming off a two-interception game, the first of his career. As the Arkansas State product is playing well, the Lions will presumably stick with him at the top of the rotation until Moseley can unseat him. 

"Certainly (Moseley's) got to prove he's worth those reps," Campbell said last week. "But I think everybody feels pretty good as he goes out there, he's going to get his legs back under him quick. But we'll see where that goes. The good news if it's not quite there yet, we still have Jerry and we battle it out. We're fortunate to have both guys." 

It will be easier said than done, as Jacobs has overcome the odds plenty since signing with the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2021. 

Detroit will be a better team when Moseley takes the field with them. For Glenn, though, it's about finding the best way to utilize him moving forward.