By Moses Joshua 
A bold proposal imagines Myles Garrett in Honolulu Blue — and the ripple effects could reshape Detroit’s Super Bowl ambitions
A Blockbuster Idea That Refuses to Go Away
The Detroit Lions were widely expected to make a splash ahead of the NFL trade deadline earlier this month, but the big move never materialized. Still, the chatter around a potential blockbuster hasn’t died down — and a new proposal may be the most audacious yet.
With the team surviving massive hits to its pass rush last season and bracing for regression from unexpected contributors next year, the Lions are once again being linked to a seismic acquisition. Alex Kay of Bleacher Report floated a colossal trade on November 18: Detroit sends first-round picks in 2026 and 2027, a second-rounder in 2026, a third-rounder in 2027, and a fourth-rounder in 2026 to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for superstar pass-rusher Myles Garrett.
The price? Immense.
The potential impact? Even bigger.
Why Detroit Would Consider the Monster Move
Detroit collapsed down the stretch last year after Aidan Hutchinson went down, and the departures of Za’Darius Smith and Marcus Davenport left major question marks on the edge entering 2025. Against the odds, the Lions have survived — even thrived — thanks to an unexpected surge from rotational players.
But counting on that same production next year is a gamble the front office may be unwilling to take.
Adding Garrett would instantly transform Detroit’s already powerful front into something terrifying. The Lions currently boast 31 sacks and hold opponents to 192.1 passing yards per game, but with Garrett and Hutchinson bookending the line, those numbers could skyrocket to league-best territory.
A defense that’s already ferocious could become completely overwhelming.
The Most Expensive — and Most Dominant — Duo in Football?
Myles Garrett is locked into a four-year, $160 million extension keeping him in Cleveland through 2030. Hutchinson, meanwhile, signed a four-year, $180 million deal of his own, also running through 2030.
Together, they would form perhaps the most expensive pass-rush tandem in NFL history — and arguably the most dominant.
Garrett leads the league with 22 tackles for loss and 15 sacks through Week 11, part of a remarkable career total of 117.5 sacks. Hutchinson opened 2024 on pace to break the NFL’s single-season sack record before suffering a broken leg. Even in a modified role this year, he has totaled 7.5 sacks across 10 games and leads the NFL with four forced fumbles.
Two generational talents.
Both in their primes.
Both under contract through 2030.
For a Super Bowl hopeful, that combination is hard to turn down.
A Smart Bet — Because Current Production May Not Last
Yes, the Lions’ pass rush is humming, but there are signs it may not sustain itself into 2026.
Al-Quadin Muhammad is having a career year with six sacks, but he’s also in the final year of his contract. Jack Campbell and Derrick Barnes have chipped in four sacks apiece — impressive for linebackers, though hardly reliable year to year.
Detroit is contending now.
Detroit has been contending for two seasons already.
And as the roster ages and contracts pile up, the championship window won’t stay open forever.
That’s why a deal for Myles Garrett — as outrageous as it sounds — is being discussed so seriously. It’s not just about today’s sacks. It’s about creating a defensive identity that can carry Detroit deeper into January than ever before.
A move of this magnitude would be a declaration:
The Lions aren’t just trying to stay competitive.
They’re trying to dominate.