Lions Predicted to Make Blockbuster Trade for Browns’ Myles Garrett
The Detroit Lions are eyeing a major move to bolster their defense after a disappointing playoff exit in the 2024-25 season. Despite a dominant regular season, Detroit’s lack of depth—especially on defense—was exposed in their loss to the Washington Commanders. Now, the Lions are reportedly considering a blockbuster trade for Myles Garrett, the Cleveland Browns’ superstar edge rusher.
Myles Garrett has been one of the NFL’s most dominant pass rushers, recording 12 or more sacks in each of the last five seasons. He’s also a four-time First-Team All-Pro and a five-time Pro Bowler. According to Pro Football Focus, the Lions could pair Garrett with Aidan Hutchinson to form a terrifying pass-rushing duo. With Hutchinson struggling due to injury in 2024, the Lions’ pass rush ranked just 23rd in the league. Adding Garrett could elevate the defense to one of the league’s elite.
Garrett has reportedly asked for a trade this offseason, with his desire to win a Super Bowl driving his decision to leave Cleveland. The Lions—a Super Bowl contender in recent seasons—could be an ideal landing spot for Garrett, offering him a chance to chase a title while forming one of the league’s most dangerous defensive line pairings with Hutchinson.
However, acquiring Garrett would be costly. The Browns would likely demand at least a first-round pick, plus premium draft capital and potentially an impact player in return. Additionally, Garrett’s current five-year, $125 million contract will expire in 2026, and he’ll likely seek a contract extension worth upwards of $30–40 million per year. With Detroit’s salary cap limitations, this trade might be difficult to pull off, but if the Lions are serious about chasing a Super Bowl next season, they may have to find a way to make it happen.
Bottom Line: Adding Myles Garrett could give the Lions the best defensive line in football, but the trade will require careful salary cap management and significant draft capital.
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