Lions Linked to Multiple Cornerback Trade Targets

The 2-2 Detroit Lions have a major weakness in the secondary: their defense is allowing the league’s most passing yards, while starting cornerback D.J. Reed has struggled and injuries have further depleted the unit. After Detroit missed out on Joey Porter Jr., ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler identified Kansas City’s Kristian Fulton and Pittsburgh’s Jalen Ramsey as possible trade targets, though Ramsey may be unavailable unless the Steelers’ season worsens. Fulton could be more attainable because he has seen limited playing time in Kansas City, but his salary would need to be addressed. A separate Lions beat writer has urged Detroit to explore Tampa Bay’s Zyon McCollum, suggesting a fourth-round pick could be enough, though that asking price is speculation. The proposed moves reflect a broader concern that Detroit’s defense is undermining its Super Bowl ambitions despite a productive offense.