PFF Identifies Seven Possible Detroit Lions Trade Targets

EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, New York Giants

Thibodeaux was a trendy pick in mock drafts for Detroit early in the 2022 mock draft cycle, but the Lions ultimately took star EDGE Aidan Hutchinson. Less than four years later, both EDGEs might find themselves in Honolulu Blue.

Thibodeaux has not lived up to the lofty expectations of being a top-five draft selection, and that has resulted in the Giants acquiring Brian Burns and Abdul Carter recently, which makes a long-term solution to keep the Oregon product in the Big Apple unwise towards the salary cap.

With the veteran already signed for a fifth year, under his fifth-year option, the Lions would have to assess a hit towards their future cap space.

CB Tariq Woolen, Seattle Seahawks

Woolen was a player that had the league on notice and on lockdown in his first few seasons. However, tides have changed in Seattle, and the fourth-year pro could be looking for new scenery with his performance currently.

With the Seahawks' depth, alongside Detroit’s lack of depth with multiple players out, the Motor City is a natural landing place for Woolen.

Woolen would need an extension after this season, alongside questions about his 2025 play, as he is a bottom ten corner in pass coverage, per PFF, currently.

CB Rasul Douglas, Miami Dolphins

Douglas is a player who Dan Campbell & Co. know well, as the multi-year Packer was one of the players highlighted each time Detroit faced Green Bay. Douglas was a late addition to the Dolphins this summer, and has proven he has a lot left in the tank at 31 years old.

With injuries holding DJ Reed and Terrion Arnold out, Douglas is one the Lions may reach out to.

CB Alontae Taylor, New Orleans Saints

Taylor has been a bright spot on a Saints team that has yet to meet expectations. The former second-round selection was one that did not overlap with Dan Campbell’s tenure, being selected in 2022.

That said, Taylor has experience in the slot and outside, which benefits Detroit greatly in the future when it comes to returning Terrio Arnold and hopefully DJ Reed. That would put the Lions in a spot where a rotation of Arnold, Taylor, and Amik Robertson look likely.

EDGE Arden Key, Tennessee Titans

Key is part of a Titans squad that is in free fall, as head coach Brian Callahan was relieved of duties earlier in the week. The edge rusher provides some of the most intrigue among names that can be moved by the deadline.

However, with a sub-ten percent pass rush win grade in his contract year, he becomes one of the most natural trade pieces on the Music City squad’s roster.

While not a clear cut answer to the starting roles, especially when compared to Trey Hendrickson, Key is certainly a player that would eat reps even if Davenport’s injury lingers.