The Detroit Lions are prowling the trade landscape with the agility and stealth of a lion on the hunt. With the November 5 NFL trade deadline looming, the Lions have their eyes set on bolstering their defensive lineup following injuries that have left their pass rush as thin as the pride's patience when stalking prey. Two prime targets have emerged on their radar: Za'Darius Smith and Myles Garrett.
Rumors are swirling around the possible acquisition of Za'Darius Smith. According to Jeremy Reisman from Pride Of Detroit, the Lions have reached out to the Cleveland Browns in what seems to be an increasingly crowded contest for Smith's services. Other suitors include the Ravens and Commanders. Za'Darius Smith himself seems open to a move, intrigued by the notion of donning the Lions' colors. "I’m staying positive, but now that you say that, it might be a good look, a good feel for me," Smith mused when asked about a potential trade.
Smith brings a formidable presence to the field. His stats show a sack in four of the Browns' seven games this season, in addition to three tackles for loss. Although the Browns' season is on a downward trajectory, losing their starting quarterback Deshaun Watson to injury, Smith remains a strong asset. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 275 pounds, Smith's role would be crucial in strengthening the Lions' defensive end, especially with the recent injury to Aidan Hutchinson.
On the other hand, the possibility of acquiring Myles Garrett tantalizes as much as a superb tailgate party. Hailed as the NFL's best pass-rusher, the idea has been floated by Alex Kay from Sporting News, who envisions a blockbuster trade involving multiple first-round picks. Such an exchange promises not just to energize the defense, but to push the Lions' Super Bowl aspirations into overdrive.
The transaction cost for Garrett is steep, but the payoff could be enormous, aligning him alongside Hutchinson in a fearsome defensive duo. With Cleveland's current 1-6 status, any deal is theoretically plausible if the price is right.
While there's much speculation, Lions fans can remain excited about what general manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell will ultimately decide. With Dan Campbell's assurance that they're "looking," the team is committed to clawing through the competition to find the next roaring star.
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Report: Detroit Lions 1 of several teams to talk to Browns about Za’Darius Smith trade from Jeremy Reisman, Pride Of Detroit