Alright Lions fans, this one’s spicy. A new trade proposal making the rounds has Detroit going all-in for one of the NFL’s most consistent pass rushers — Trey Hendrickson.
The idea comes from FanSided’s Mike Luciano, and if it ever came close to happening, it’d be a massive shakeup. Let’s break it down.
The Trade Proposal:
Lions Get:
EDGE Trey Hendrickson
2025 5th-Round Pick (No. 153)
2026 4th-Round Pick
Bengals Get:
2025 1st-Round Pick (No. 28 overall)
2025 7th-Round Pick (No. 228)
2026 3rd-Round Pick
Yep, that’s a big haul — but it could be a huge win for the Lions.
Why It Makes Sense
Detroit’s defense took a big leap in 2024, but the pass rush still needs another weapon opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Enter Hendrickson: double-digit sacks every season since 2020, relentless motor, and only 29 years old.
Pairing him with Hutchinson? That’s nightmare fuel for opposing quarterbacks.
But What About the Contract?
Hendrickson is heading into the final year of his deal and wants a new one. That’s definitely something to consider, but if GM Brad Holmes believes Hendrickson is the missing piece to a Super Bowl run, a long-term extension would almost certainly follow.
Big-Time Message to the League
A move like this says one thing loud and clear: the Lions are done playing the underdog. They’re chasing a title — and they’re not afraid to sacrifice some draft capital to make it happen.
Is it risky? Sure. But flipping a late first-rounder for a proven Pro Bowl pass rusher? That’s the kind of bold, win-now move that turns contenders into champions.
Let’s see if Holmes has another surprise up his sleeve.
