an impressive 2024 regular season, finishing as one of the NFL’s top teams with a dominant 15-2 record, securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC Playoffs.

However, when the postseason arrived, the Lions were without several key players due to injuries, including their star defender, Aidan Hutchinson. Now back to full strength, the Pro Bowl edge rusher is making efforts to recruit another elite pass rusher to join him in Detroit.

Aidan Hutchinson and Myles Garrett Discuss Potential Partnership on the Lions

Following the Lions’ playoff exit in the Divisional Round, Myles Garrett, one of the league’s top defensive players, requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns. This move sent shockwaves through the NFL, as Garrett—a four-time All-Pro with seven straight seasons of 10 or more sacks—has only reached the playoffs twice in his eight-year career.

Seeking a chance to compete for a championship, Garrett has become open to joining a contender. This has led to conversations between him and Hutchinson about the possibility of teaming up in Detroit. Hutchinson recently shared details of their discussion on The Lautners podcast.

“We were just talking about what could be. And, although it’s probably unlikely, I would be thrilled to play next to him if it were to happen. Our whole D-Line would be just totally elevated. That would be a scary defensive line. And we get along, too. I’ve seen him these last few years at different things. He texted me after I got hurt, which, I don’t know, it was just a cool thing. Like guys outside of your own team who reach out to you. So I think he’s a good dude. If he does, great, but I don’t know. We’ll see. But that would be awesome.”

Will the Browns Part Ways with Myles Garrett?

While the thought of adding the six-time Pro Bowler to an already formidable Lions defense is exciting, the Browns have been reluctant to grant Garrett’s trade request.

Still, if Detroit presents an irresistible trade offer, a Hutchinson-Garrett pass-rushing duo could be a nightmare for NFL offenses in 2025.