Lions Trade for Garrett: Cap Implications & Fan Buzz

0:00For the NFL, it's March 4th, and here's what's going on. On last Friday's get-up show, ESPN analyst Mike Tannenbaum pitched a massive trade idea for the Detroit Lions. He'd have them send two first round draft picks and wide receiver Jamison Williams to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for elite ed rusher, Miles Garrett. For the Lions, adding Garrett next to Aiden Hutchinson, would create a dominant front and booster Super Bowl chances with that offense already, clicking. Meanwhile, the Browns could kick off a full rebuild, grabbing those high picks plus a young speedy receiver whose average 17 yards per catch. Lions fans crave a top partner for Hutchinson to shore up the edge rush, and this idea has them buzzing despite the steep price. Salary cap issues make it tricky though. Garrett's 4-year, $160 million deal, leaves the Browns with huge dead money, up to $85 million in 2026 if, traded after June 1st, and wipes out their cap space.

1:02The Lions sit $6.5 million over the cap already for that year, with more extensions on the horizon. Garrett turns 31 after next season, and his cap hits climb to $64 million by 2029. It feels like a lot to take on when Detroit has other roster spots to fill. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM. It feels like a lot to take on when Detroit has other roster spots to fill. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. It looks like a pillow.