The Detroit Lions made a serious push to land Myles Garrett before last season’s trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Kimberly A. Martin. When Aidan Hutchinson went down with a season-ending injury in Week 6, Detroit aggressively pursued the Browns’ star pass rusher. While they ultimately settled for a trade with Cleveland to acquire Za’Darius Smith, Martin’s report suggests the Lions were aiming much higher.
Now, the big question is whether Detroit will revisit those talks. Lions GM Brad Holmes recently downplayed the idea of adding a star pass rusher, but Garrett remains firm in his desire to leave Cleveland and has no interest in signing a new deal. The Browns, for now, insist they won’t trade him, but if Garrett continues pushing for an exit, they may have no choice.
The Lions would need to put together a massive offer to pry him away, but they aren’t the only team that could be in the mix. The Philadelphia Eagles have been linked as a possible suitor, and other contenders may come calling if Garrett becomes available. His future is one of the biggest storylines of the offseason, and while the odds of him landing in Detroit seem slim, the Lions’ past aggressiveness shows they’re willing to go big when the right opportunity presents itself.
Lions’ Bold Move: Detroit Was the ‘Most Aggressive’ in Myles Garrett Pursuit
