As the Detroit Lions gear up for the 2025 season, general manager Brad Holmes faces a pivotal decision about the team’s future. While Holmes has prioritized building through the draft, a recent proposal suggests a bold move to acquire one of the NFL’s top defenders, Myles Garrett, from the Cleveland Browns.
The Proposed Trade for Myles Garrett
In this hypothetical trade scenario presented by Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, the Lions would trade several valuable assets to the Browns in exchange for Garrett, one of the league’s premier pass rushers. The proposed deal would look like this:
Browns receive:
2025 first-round pick (No. 28)
2025 third-round pick
2026 first-round pick
Quarterback Hendon Hooker
Lions receive:
Myles Garrett
2026 fourth-round pick
This trade would mark a sharp break from the Lions’ recent approach of building primarily through the draft. Holmes has been clear about his desire to retain homegrown talent and selectively add free agents. Recent contract extensions for key players like Amon-Ra St. Brown, Penei Sewell, Jared Goff, and others highlight Detroit’s strategy of keeping their core intact.
