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The Detroit Lions want a pass-rusher to pair alongside Aidan Hutchinson, as adding such a player could immediately vault them back into Super Bowl contention in 2026, but any such acquisition is going to cost — big.
The MLFootball X account on Sunday, March 1 floated a trade proposal swapping star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and a third-round pick for Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett of the Cleveland Browns.
“WHO SAYS NO…?” the caption said. “The #Lions trade Amon-Ra St. Brown and a pick for #Browns superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett. Detroit pairs Garrett with Aidan Hutchison, giving them the best pass [rush] duo in the last 25 years. Cleveland finally receives the WR1 they have been searching for.”
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WHO SAYS NO…?
The #Lions trade Amon-Ra St. Brown and a pick for #Browns superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett.
Detroit pairs Garrett with Aidan Hutchison, giving them the best pass duo in the last 25 years.
Cleveland finally receives the WR1 they have been searching for.
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As great as St. Brown has been over his five years in the NFL (four consecutive Pro Bowls and three straight All-Pro selections), Garrett is the absolute best edge-rusher in the league, which is an even more premium position than wide receiver — probably second only to quarterback.
Because of that, the Browns most likely would not entertain such an offer. However, if the Lions were to include the No. 17 pick in April’s draft alongside St. Brown, who will play next season at just 27 years old, the conversation might become real.
Lions’ Offense Could Still Be Elite Without Amon-Ra St. Brown
Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions.
GettyDetroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.
From the Lions’ perspective, they have a good enough offense to potentially remain in the top 10 even without St. Brown.
The Lions finished fifth in the league in total offense in 2025 at 373.2 yards per contest, while quarterback Jared Goff ended the campaign as the 12th-ranked signal-caller in the league, per Pro Football Focus.
Jahmyr Gibbs is arguably the best running back in football, and certainly among the top five at his position, heading into just his fourth season. Tight end Sam LaPorta, like Gibbs, is extension-eligible this offseason and poised for a return to the All-Pro status he achieved as a rookie if he can get back to full health after a back injury in 2026.
If the Lions were to trade St. Brown, the offense would still have Jameson Williams and Isaac Teslaa as the top two options in the wide receivers room. The 2026 draft class is also loaded with receiver talent, and while four WRs are projected to go in the first round, there should still be talent available at No. 50 in Round 2 if Detroit is so inclined.
Lions Reportedly Interested in Trade for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby
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GettyPass-rusher Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders
The Lions were reportedly interested in an aggressive trade pursuit of Las Vegas Raiders edge-rusher Maxx Crosby as recently as the NFL Combine last week.
“According to many in league circles, Detroit general manager Brad Holmes was more than willing to be aggressive to meet the trade demands of the Las Vegas Raiders, which included parting ways with two-first round draft picks,” John Maakaron of ON SI wrote. “Detroit’s entire coaching staff and front office were in agreement that adding Crosby would have been a move that would instantly put the team in serious contention to win the Super Bowl.”
Detroit’s interest in Crosby was significant, even despite the asking price of two first-round picks. But assuming the Lions were willing to part with two firsts for Crosby, dealing St. Brown and one first for a considerably better and more accomplished player in Garrett tracks.