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Detroit Lions Trade Deadline Need
Lions need cornerback help before Nov 10 trade deadline.
In brief
Lions need cornerback help before Nov 10 trade deadline. Detroit Lions must add cornerback depth before Nov 10 trade deadline to improve defense after struggling with top passers. Originally reported by Detroit Lions On SI.
NFL Trade Deadline Approaching
The NFL trade deadline is growing closer, and the Detroit Lions should be looking for ways to upgrade their roster.
Lions Current Standings
Sitting at 3-2, the Lions are in position to make another push for a division title and playoff appearance after missing the postseason last year.
Lions Defense Weakness
Detroit currently ranks last in the league in passing yards allowed per game with a fourth-worst passer rating against at 106.3.
Secondary Weakness
The Lions need to add talent in the secondary for the remainder of the season to fortify their biggest area of weakness.
Joey Porter Jr. Deal
The Lions were linked to Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. but missed the opportunity as he was dealt to the Dallas Cowboys.
Potential Trade Targets
The Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles are all off to slow starts and could theoretically be sellers come the Nov. 10 deadline.
D.J. Reed Struggles
D.J. Reed has not been the player Detroit hoped for after signing him to a three-year deal last offseason, struggling against top opposing options.
Cornerback Depth Needed
The Lions need to add some depth to the cornerback room at the very least to improve their defense for the postseason.
The key point
Detroit Lions must add cornerback depth before Nov 10 trade deadline to improve defense after struggling with top passers.
