Lions have talked trades
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Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has enjoyed the echosystem created by the team's front office and coaching staff. He is able to focus every week on creating game plans and putting his defense in the best position to succeed. With the trade deadline looming, a new player added on defense could alter, enhance plans moving forward.
Detroit Lions don't have any 3rd-round picks in 2026 after trading up for Isaac TeSlaa, but they could receive a compensatory pick later in the draft.
The Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens are all rumored to be in the edge rusher market, which sets up for a hotly-contested market at the position.
The Detroit Lions could swing a trade for New England Patriots edge rusher Anfernee Jennings, a analysts suggests.
New England received a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in return for the veteran safety. The Patriots also sent a seventh-round pick with Dugger to Pittsburgh. Dugger was a second-round pick by the Patriots in 2020 and had been a primary starter for the team since 2021.