Saints player with key tie to Lions' staff could represent ideal future trade fit

The Detroit Lions have enjoyed a solid offseason, but there remains a potential hole that needs to be filled in terms of the pass rush.

While Aidan Hutchinson is clear to return and looking solid, the Lions didn't do much to add a running mate for their star rusher. Even though that is the case, the Lions could still make a signing or strike a trade before the season.

Detroit has a problem on the trade front, however. Short of the unrealistic Trey Hendrickson, there could be a lack of impactful players on the market. Digging deeper, there could be an interesting player available in Cameron Jordan of the New Orleans Saints.

Bleacher Report writer Brent Sobleski shared a list of players who could potentially be on the trade block and the cost to land them. Jordan was listed, for the cost of a 2026 fifth-round pick and 2026 sixth-round pick. The fit as well as that price makes sense for the Lions.

"Jordan wants to be in New Orleans. He's built a strong standing in the community and loves to play for the Saints. He also admitted that he wants to win. Those two things may (not) be mutually exclusive over the next year or two."

"As things currently stand, the Saints look like the NFL's worst team, particularly after the unexpected retirement of veteran quarterback Derek Carr. Maybe Jordan does stick it out and complete his career only wearing the black and gold. However, the 35-year-old might be tempted to chase a Super Bowl elsewhere."

The elsewhere could be in Detroit, given the fact that the Lions need a veteran force and might not want to kick in assets for a long-term deal with a younger option. At the price point Sobleski suggests, Jordan could be a fantastic idea.

Cameron Jordan would offer Detroit Lions an ideal depth solution up front

With a major new contract on the way soon for Hutchinson, the Lions likely don't want to prioritize a big spend along the defensive line. Hutchinson represents Detroit's elite rusher, so Brad Holmes likely would prefer a cheaper veteran if he makes an addition.

Jordan would be an intriguing solution as it relates to that, given he hasn't slowed down much in recent seasons. Since 2021, he has collected 27 sacks and 202 tackles, which could be the kind of numbers that would help Detroit well in a supporting role.

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Jordan will know Dan Campbell from his time in New Orleans, and the comfort factor could play a large role in him potentally agreeing to leave the only NFL city he's ever called home. It's unlikely the Saints could find a better fit in terms of comfort as well as contention. The Lions would represent a dream scenario for Jordan in the event he is on the trading block.

There's no guarantee the Lions are even looking for a pass rusher, but if they are, Jordan is probably the best idea the trade market could have offer.

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