1 Player at Every Defensive Position Detroit Lions Could Trade For

The Detroit Lions currently sit at 4-2, but are facing a little bit of advsersity after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs.

In both losses this season, the Lions have shown flaws that cannot be overlooked and must be addressed.

Based on their current record and success, it is a safe assumption the Lions will be buyers at the trade line.

Defensively, the unit is meshing well under Kelvin Sheppard, but here are a few options that could push the unit to the top.

EDGE

Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals

If the Lions are going to be all in, they might as well acquire the best on the market. Hendrickson is the most likely trade candidate for teams looking to bolster their pass rush in the second half of the season.

The Lions can afford to make the move for Hendrickson’s massive contract this year, and this year only. It becomes a matter of now or never with Detroit. That said, the Bengals’ recent win in Thursday Night Football may force the belief of Cincinnati being sellers at the deadline to be re-assessed.

Interior Defensive Line

Calais Campbell, Arizona Cardinals

The long-time veteran amidst his age-39 season is in the twilight of his career, but is still productive. With the Lions looking for a spark, Campbell provides an intriguing option that can play inside and out. If the Lions acquire another edge rusher, Campbell can provide another weapon inside.

The big advantage with Campbell and his experience is that he provides a great option for rookie Tyleik Williams and second-year player Mekhi Wingo to pick the veteran’s brain. Additionally, at 39 years old, Campbell will not be hindering either’s spot on the depth chart for much longer.

With Alim McNeill working his way back and getting closer each week and Levi Onwuzurike’s season being over before it began, Campbell is more than just an insurance policy.

Linebacker

Jamal Adams, Las Vegas Raiders

The linebacker room is admittedly one of the most stacked in the position group, making it hard for there to be a clear option. The trio of Alex Anzalone, Derrick Barnes, and Jack Campbell give any offense a hard time planning for. However, the best choice to complement this room is Adams.

The converted safety spends most of his time at linebacker now, and is familiar with Detroit’s defense after starting in two games for them last season. Following an uncharacteristically poor showing by Jack Campbell against the Chiefs’ passing attack, adding a linebacker with pass coverage as a strength would be very welcomed.

Cornerback

Riq Woolen, Seattle Seahawks

With D.J. Reed on the injured list, Ennis Rakestraw out for the year, and Terrion Arnold week-by-week, a secondary piece is the second-most desired position for Detroit this trade deadline.

Woolen provides prototypical length at 6-foot-4 and proven production. While he is having a down year currently, his past numbers make him a very intriguing option. Woolen’s addition would also take pressure off of Arnold even if the second-year player and Reed are back at full strength sooner rather than later.