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Lions Trade for Cisco to Boost Secondary
Lions trade veteran safety Andre Cisco for a 2028 sixth-round pick to strengthen their struggling defense.
In brief
Lions trade veteran safety Andre Cisco for a 2028 sixth-round pick to strengthen their struggling defense. Detroit acquired veteran safety Andre Cisco from the Jets in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick to address defensive weaknesses. Originally reported by SI.
Lions strengthen secondary
Lions trade 2028 sixth-round pick to Jets for veteran safety Andre Cisco.
Cisco's playing time drops
Cisco played 98% of snaps for Jets in first year, now 32% with zero snaps against Chiefs.
Lions need defensive help
Lions need experienced defender for Brian Branch's recovery from torn Achilles.
Detroit defense struggles
Lions defense ranks 27th with worst pass defense allowing 260.9 yards per game.
Jets get trade benefit
Jets gain draft pick for Cisco while rebuilding defense with limited talent.
Jets defense ranking
Jets defense ranks 12th in yards and 20th in points allowed.
At a glance
Detroit acquired veteran safety Andre Cisco from the Jets in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick to address defensive weaknesses.
