The Detroit Lions might not be in crisis mode this offseason, but they still have glaring needs—especially along the edge of their defense and in the quarterback room. A new three-team trade concept, proposed by A to Z Sports’ Mike Payton, Kyle Crabbs, and Easton Freeze, could address both issues in one bold move.
In this hypothetical deal:
The Lions would receive Ravens pass rusher Tavius Robinson and Titans quarterback Will Levis.
The Ravens would get Titans defensive tackle Keondre Coburn plus Detroit’s 2026 fourth-round pick.
The Titans would land Lions defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad and a pair of 2026 fifth-round picks—one each from the Lions and Ravens.
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Why Levis Makes Sense for Detroit
While Will Levis hasn’t lived up to expectations in Tennessee—posting a 2-10 record as a starter with 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 2024—he still offers upside. Compared to Kyle Allen and Hendon Hooker, Levis is a more intriguing option as a backup who could develop behind Jared Goff. After Detroit had to coax Teddy Bridgewater out of retirement during the playoffs last season, adding a young QB with starting experience makes sense.
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What Robinson Would Bring to the Lions
Robinson, meanwhile, is coming off a 3.5-sack season in 2024—his second year in the NFL—which makes him an intriguing but unproven option for Detroit’s thin pass rush. Although he has just 4.5 career sacks total, he flashed potential last year. Still, he’s not the high-impact veteran edge presence Lions fans might be hoping for, especially with more experienced free agents still on the market.
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The Bottom Line
The Lions’ defensive line is still a major question mark heading into 2025, and their backup quarterback situation remains unsettled. While this proposed trade wouldn’t provide a blockbuster solution, it could give Detroit a developmental QB with upside and another young pass rusher to bolster a weak position group.
At a time when Detroit just needs to do something to improve its depth, this deal could at least move the needle in the right direction.
Lions Floated in Wild Three-Team Trade for QB Levis, Edge Rush Reinforcements
