Lions are staring down the perfect Riq Woolen trade they can’t deny

While the Detroit Lions left Ford Field in Week 4 with a huge win over the Cleveland Browns and their formidable defense, they suffered some significant losses to their defense. Terrion Arnold and D.J. Reed, both typically starting cornerbacks, went down with injuries during the win.

While Arnold's shoulder injury apparently doesn't look too serious, Reed may be missing some time due to a hamstring injury.

Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters after the Browns game, "I don't know how -- I don't know what that's going to be or how long. I mean, certainly, I cannot imagine (Reed) playing next week at a minimum 'til we get more tests done. And I don't think (Arnold's) a major, is a major thing. I don't know. Then again, I don't know about him next week, but it's certainly not as significant as what, you know, is what Reed had."

With Reed's status up in the air, it could be time to start taking a peek at defenders about to become available for trade this early in the year. One target for Detroit to consider is Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen, who is apparently about to see his role diminish due to the return of Devon Witherspoon.

Lions should poke around on Woolen amidst Reed injury

Witherspoon, who returned from an MCL bruise in Week 4, might see another ramp up in usage in Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He recorded nine total tackles and a half sack against the Arizona Cardinals in his return, while Woolen had just one tackle. He is, however, only allowing a quarterback rating of 71.9 in his very young career.

Woolen could likely be dealt for a late round pick, something the Lions are probably willing to spend considering they got an extra late rounder in the Tim Patrick trade executed prior to the start of the season.

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Reed has been a bit injury riddled over the last few years, having missed three games last year with the New York Jets. With Reed likely out for Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals, and no guarantee that he'd be back ahead of Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs on the road, it might be smart for Detroit to add some insurance to the CB room.

With Arnold's struggles to begin this year, too, it wouldn't hurt to create some competition while giving Reed time to recover from this hamstring issue.