What Micah Parsons Trade Means for Detroit Lions

Also, Aidan Hutchinson is now in a position to receive a massive contract extension.

Parsons is reportedly set to earn a contract worth 47 million annually.

Could Hutchinson want to reset the market yet again?

Detroit's former No. 2 overall pick is poised now to become one of the highest-paid defensive ends in the league. General manager Brad Holmes indicated the talks with the former Michigan Wolverines defender are still a priority for the team.

Lions Super Bowl confidence

Holmes was asked at his recent media session why he felt the Lions were a team that could compete for the Super Bowl.

"I just think the message and the continuity has never changed, and I think all the players and the whole organization understands what the mission is, like you said, and what the message is. It’s that, continue to get better, it’s onward, you’ve got to keep putting the work in. And I do think in terms of a team standpoint, I think we’re at a point with the roster that we can compete. I like our depth, I think we have really good skill players," said Holmes. "I think our quarterback is playing at a really, really high level. I know we have a new offensive coordinator, but the defensive coordinator’s not a new face.

"And as long as Dan (Campbell)’s here, I’ve got total faith in the direction of the team. I think with all those components – at the end of the day, we have really good ownership. It all comes down – it starts at the very top. And I know everybody says that all the time, but it literally does. We’re just led in the right direction from the very top with the support that we have, and it’s a pure trickle-down effect. So, I feel great with where we’re going.”