# Lions Trade for Cisco to Boost Secondary

> Lions trade veteran safety Andre Cisco for a 2028 sixth-round pick to strengthen their struggling defense.
- Title: Lions Trade for Cisco to Boost Secondary · SI | Shortify
- Summary: Lions trade veteran safety Andre Cisco for a 2028 sixth-round pick to strengthen their struggling defense.
- Keywords: nfl, lions, jets, andre cisco, safety, secondary defense, trade, 2028 sixth-round pick, b- grade
- Source: SI — https://si.com/nfl/andre-cisco-trade-grades-lions-add-depth-to-secondary
- Published: 2026-11-09T19:42:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, lions, jets, andre cisco, safety, secondary defense, trade, 2028 sixth-round pick, b- grade, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Detroit acquired veteran safety Andre Cisco from the Jets in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick to address defensive weaknesses.