The Detroit Lions re-signed offensive lineman Kayode Awosika on Friday, keeping another top backup in town.

Awosika appeared in 11 games and made two starts for the Lions last season before losing his job as the Lions’ top backup interior lineman to rookie Christian Mahogany.

Mahogany, a sixth-round pick out of Boston College, is in line to start at one guard spot in 2025 after the Lions lost Kevin Zeitler to the Tennessee Titans in free agency. Graham Glasgow, who started 16 games at left guard last season, also is under contract for next season.

The Lions have focused mostly on building depth this offseason, keeping several of their key backups from last year’s 15-2 team and adding just one likely starter – cornerback D.J. Reed – in free agency.

On the offensive line, the Lions also re-signed swing tackle Dan Skipper this offseason.

Awosika originally signed with the Lions off the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad in 2022. He played in 10 games, mostly as a backup that season, and made three regular-season starts and another playoff start in 2023.

The Lions did not tender Awosika as a restricted free agent.