BLOCKBUSTER trade rumor after signings....| Detroit Lions News

Well, as the Lions get set to take on the Green Bay Packers on Monday, they made a couple of moves to help get them game ready. But that's not stopping the blockbuster trade rumors that have been circulating, linking to the Lions for a couple of defensive players that would bring tremendous upside going forward. We're going to dive into those rumors, the ramifications, the signings, all of that, and a whole lot more on this edition of Lions Digest. Hey, everybody, yours truly, Captain Lou here. want to take a moment to welcome those of you that might be checking us out for the first time to the program and if you haven't done it yet i invite you to hit that subscribe button it's free come along on the season journey with us and the Lions here in 2026 be a part of the conversation all the live reactions and all the fun stuff we've got going on this year on Lions Digest while the Lions are getting set for the Packers their first divisional opponent in 2026 they made a couple of moves yesterday to try to fortify their chances against the Packers first and foremost they signed Miles Bryant to the practice squad and he could be a big pickup for the Lions here as a depth piece going forward here in 2026 now the other move they made was elevating DeAndre Carter to the 53 man roster this was expected for the Lions as he will be the primary punt returner and will also help Jacob Sailors in the kickoff return department but if you look at the numbers for Miles Bryant you can make a case that he could be activated to the 53 man roster before Sunday he's got some experience six years he's played in the league 77 games played 20 starts he's got four interceptions what i like about it 10 TFLs and 180 solo tackles so some depth pieces but if you listen to the blockbuster trade rumors going out there this may not be enough and this may not be the last thing that the Lions do now a huge trade proposal has been bandied out by ESPN they're proposing that the Lions are engaging in a potential trade with the Los Angeles Chargers now this trade proposal the Lions would get veteran defensive end rusher Khalil Mack and cornerback Dante Jackson the Chargers in return would potentially get the Lions fourth round pick and the sixth round pick in 2027 now for me I would do that trade in a heartbeat I love what Khalil Mack could bring he could be an added depth piece on the defensive line as a pass rusher and of course Dante Jackson he could still be that piece for the Lions a much needed uh presence in the defensive backfield max pressure let's take a look at that he's had three sacks already this year for the Los Angeles Chargers they're pretty close to blowing it up there they are really struggling right now in this 2026 season so wouldn't be surprised if eventually they put him out on the trade market and if you listen to Cleo Mack, he's chasing that ring. He still wants to get that elusive Super Bowl ring. And as we mentioned, Khalil Mack would add a proven pass rush for the Lions. Now this would be huge. And what I like as well about Dante Jackson, as he would address the outside corner needs that the Lions desperately need. So I'm going to ask you, let's go back to Khalil Mack first. This is one of the thing. I like this guy. I think he would be a good veteran presence for the Lions. He's got that rusher adds experience. Three sacks, as I mentioned already, in six games. A possible short-term boost for the Lions. What would you think? Here's the trade verdict I want to ask you. Would you consider this package? Would you do it? Yes, for both the defensive needs. No, keep the picks. Now, we all know Brad Holmes. He likes his draft picks. He loves his draft capital. And he, Again, I think that this is something that might be a little far-fetched, but I think this is something the Lions would consider. But the question is, would the Chargers consider it? Let's take a look at the secondary outlook. Do you think the Lions still need a corner? Again, they signed Bryant, and he could potentially be activated in the 53-man roster. Would this be enough if they made this trade? Yes, find a starter. They still need a corner or no. Bryant helps for now. Yeah, he'll help for now, but is he going to be enough for the Lions? Now, let's get back to that trade proposal. And we'll want to make sure that we let everybody know what is known. This is Brian Barnwell's proposal from ESPN. It's hypothetical. The Chargers are resisting the trade proposals as of right now. No confirmed Lions-Chargers deal has been established. The talks are there. The rumors are gaining steam. and as we all know where there's smoke there's fire so i want to ask you again would you do it what about the trade verdict would you make this trade yes for both defensive needs or no keep the picks and we'll keep what we've got right now so we know the defense needs definitely some improvement and these trades would definitely help it in my opinion so speaking of the defensive liabilities the lions every game they've played this year they've been over the total with all five of their opponents and so why not buck why buck the trend right that's why i'm gonna roll with our brand new partner here on lions digest and that's CalSheet and i'm gonna trade yes that this game with the packers is gonna go over 53 and a half points now with CalSheet remember you're trading directly against other users not the traditional sports books you're buying contracts on all kinds of sporting events whether the politics you name it now let's take a look at it again with the Lions and the Packers the over under right now is about 53 and a half points that's why i'm going to trade yes on it it's right about 50 50 is how it's being traded right now. So if you trade $25 on this potential of the game being over, you will get $47.39 on your return with a $25 trade. Why trade $25 do you ask? Well, it's that simple. Use the link in the description. If you're interested in trying Kalshi, use that link in the description and make sure you use the promo code digest nfl when you do that your first $25 trade you'll get 55 back into your account instantly all the games are trading on Kalshi all right let's go back we talked yesterday we've heard the rumors about Sam LaPorta not the rumors we've heard about what Sam Laporta had to say in that podcast about his dissatisfaction, his frustration, his anger about the lack of a contract extension for him with the Detroit Lions. Let's take a look at some of the comments after that press conference or that podcast, if you will. Sam Laporta is one of the best tight ends in the business. God's name. Why are they not jumping at the chance to get an extension done and get him signed. Give him what he needs. He's worth every cent. And another person writes in and said, this is eerily similar to when they traded T.J. Hockenson to the Vikings. Remember that? Hawkinson, though, hasn't really, in my opinion, he's done okay, but he's been battling injuries. Laporta, I think, is a better tight end than Hockenson was at Detroit, although they're right it's very eerily similar and finally this last one we need Sam LaPorta give him the respect pay him detroit lions pay him well that being said it's going to be interesting how all that plays out as well hey don't forget coming up sunday we've got our first live watch along we're calling it the Captain Loucast it's going to be 4 15 on sunday and it's going to be all through the Lions and Packers game. We're going to be live giving you play-by-play, instant updates, all instant live reactions. You're going to watch me watch a Lions-Packers game. It's going to be so much fun, so I can't wait to interact with all of you as well. This is going to be so much fun. Really looking forward to it. Our first live Captain Lucas, our live watch-along right here on Lions Digest. Keep us along while you watch the game. Interact with us. I think it's going to be a ton of fun. Really looking forward to it. All right, that's going to do it for this edition of Lions Digest. Again, I want to thank everybody for taking time out to be with us, however you watched us around the world. And if you haven't done it yet, I invite you to hit that subscribe button. It's free. As I mentioned, come along with us this year and the Lions. Be a part of all the conversation. Join us for our live watch-along, our Captain Lou cast, again this Sunday. All right, until next time, Captain Lou saying keep your heads up, keep your sticks down, keep your feet moving, and as always, keep your minds open. So long.