I gave a fair trade package to the Lions in order to acquire Haason Reddick.
This offseason, the Detroit Lions must select which players to target for upgrades. One intriguing name that has surfaced on the market is Haason Reddick.
It’s possible that Reddick will be moving this offseason after spending two successful seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. He is a productive edge rusher, so there should be some initial interest from the Lions.
David Kenyon of Bleacher Report has since offered some possible trade packages for teams that are obvious candidates to be Reddick’s top destinations. Of course, the Lions were on that list.
“The Lions could send the 61st overall pick as the primary asset for Reddick if they decide to make a Super Bowl push. (Due to an earlier trade, Detroit’s subsequent selection would come in only 12 spots later at No. 73.). Detroit led the NFL in pressure percentage (28.1), but its 41 sacks were only good for 23rd place. Only two regular pass rushers recorded more than two sacks: defensive tackle Alim McNeill (5.0) and edge Aidan Hutchinson (11.5). The defensive line would be greatly strengthened by Reddick, and the Lions have room to sign him for more than $40 million.”
What is the Lions’ suggested trade offer to acquire Reddick, then?
Reddick is being traded for a 2024 second-round pick (number 61) and a 2025 fourth-round selection.
Last season, the Lions struggled to rush the passer, so one of their main offseason objectives needs to be helping Aidan Hutchinson. Reddick, who is 29 years old, has 50.5 sacks in the last four seasons. He thus fits into every “win now” scenario that might arise, and he could still be a future building block.
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The Lions should have no trouble finding many players in the draft, trade market, or free agency who meet their priorities. They must determine whether Reddick is a good fit for them. However, if he is considered a fit, a second-round pick this year and a third-round pick in 2025 lands as a fair price, and it could come to pass.