It’s that time of the NFL offseason—the part where news slows down and conversations get a little… imaginative. With fewer headlines dominating the football world, the door opens for speculation, creative hypotheticals, and plenty of “what ifs.”

One of those imaginative takes came courtesy of Bleacher Report, who recently floated the idea of every team making one trade before the season begins. No, we’re not diving into all 32, but their pick for Detroit is worth noting—and debating.

Amik Robertson Named as a Potential Trade Candidate

B/R identified cornerback Amik Robertson as a player the Lions could consider moving ahead of the 2025 season. While the idea isn’t outrageous, it certainly raises eyebrows.

Here’s their thinking: Detroit has high expectations heading into the season—anything short of a Super Bowl appearance might be viewed as a disappointment. Typically, teams in that position don’t send away contributors. But Robertson, who is coming off a broken arm sustained in last year’s playoffs, is still a strong performer. In fact, he’s allowed a sub-100 passer rating in coverage for three consecutive seasons—evidence of his reliability on the field.

Despite that, his status as a versatile, soon-to-be free agent could make him a valuable trade piece. At 26 and entering the final year of his contract, Detroit may decide to get value for him now if he isn’t in their long-term plans.

But Is a Trade Actually Likely?

Let’s be real—there’s no indication that the Lions are actively shopping Robertson, or anyone else for that matter. He’s expected to have a key role in Detroit’s secondary this season, and any speculation at this point is just that—speculation.

Still, it’s an interesting idea. While dealing away a proven defender in his prime isn’t something most contending teams do, it’s scenarios like this that make the offseason fun to talk about. Whether Detroit actually considers it remains to be seen—but don’t hold your breath just yet.