The Detroit Lions are viewed as one of the top potential Super Bowl contenders in the NFC heading into the 2025 season.
Last year, Dan Campbell and company came through with a 15-2 regular season record. That success had fans expecting a deep playoff run.
Unfortunately, the Lions were eliminated in their first playoff game against the Washington Commanders. Losing in front of the home Detroit crowd was a rough way to go out after such a magical season. The team will be looking to avenge that ending.
On paper, the Lions look very good. However, there are some potential areas that could use improvement.
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Aidan Hutchinson is back to full health for the 2025 season after suffering a broken leg last year. Bringing in another dangerous pass rusher could be something that Detroit has interest in doing.
Since Micah Parsons made his trade request public with the Dallas Cowboys, the Lions have been linked as a possible destination. That link has been made once again.
Former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum made an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up” on Friday and suggested a blockbuster trade between Detroit and the Cowboys that would feature Parsons.
His trade idea would see Parsons sent to the Lions in exchange for safety Brian Branch, a first-round pick, and two second-round pick. It would be a steep price for Detroit to pay, but Parsons could be the final piece of the hopeful Super Bowl puzzle.Related video: 5 Burning Questions for the Detroit Lions’ 2025 NFL Season | Can They Win the NFC North? (Sportsnaut)
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Last season with Dallas, Parsons played in 13 games. He racked up 43 total tackles to go along with 12 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a defended pass. Back in 2023, in 17 games, he recorded 64 tackles, 14 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and two defended passes.
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A pairing of Hutchinson and Parsons would be an absolute nightmare for opposing offensive lines. It’s possible that the Lions won’t have interest in paying what it would take to acquire the 26-year-old superstar, but they make sense as a suitor.
Expect to continue hearing more rumors and speculation about Parsons moving forward. There is no telling what the Cowboys will do about his trade request, but if they do place him on the trade block Detroit could be a serious team to watch.
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