Lions' Tackle Need Exposes Draft Trade Targets

0:00It's April 22nd, NFL news today starts now, AI-powered and game ready. I'm quarrying with the story. The Detroit Lions are heading into the NFL draft with a neon sign flashing their biggest need, offensive tackle. They cut Taylor Decker after he asked out, and grab Larry Borum on a one-year, $5 million deal. Sure, they say Borum can start a right tackle, but that short contract screams long-term whole, especially with their 17th overall pick on Thursday night. Everyone in the league sees it coming a mile away. Draft guru Todd McShay drops some heat, saying no team scouted offensive tackles harder than Detroit. That puts a target on their back, with team sniffing around trades. Analysts are buzzing about it. McShay notes the Buccaneers at 15 and Jets at 16 are already fielding calls from squads wanting to leapfrog for a top tackle. In Rappaport, on NFL Network Echo Divide, pointing out how teams behind the Lions know the script and might muscle in.

1:01Teams like Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Kansas City, New England, Cleveland, and Miami have tackle fever too. If any jump ahead Thursday, they could snatch Detroit's guy before the Lions even pick. Draft week is rumour central, so take it with salt, but keep eyes peeled. Those trade phones might light up and shake up the board just before 17 hits.