Former Lions coach advocates for team to acquire Jalen Ramsey

The crux of the Detroit Lions in 2022 was unquestionably the team’s defense.

Needing to upgrade at seemingly every position, former Lions head coach Marty Mornhinweg suggested in a recent column for the 33rd Team a move that would give Detroit’s secondary instant credibility — trading for cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

“They’ve got a heck of a coaching staff, led by defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn,” Mornhinweg said. “They play hard. They’re prepared. They put the hard work in. They just need some top-flight players. … They need to go out and acquire one or two impact players. Let’s say, for example, Jalen Ramsey of the Los Angeles Rams, his presence alone vaults that defense up in the standings, which equals more wins.”

Ramsey, a six-time Pro Bowler and a three-time First Team All-Pro, has been linked to the Lions over the last few weeks once it was reported the Rams could potentially make him available.

Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown even tried to recruit the 28-year-old cornerback to Detroit a little over a week ago.