Detroit Lions: 3 perfect trade destinations for Jamie Collins Sr.

The Detroit Lions should consider trading Jamie Collins Sr. to the New England Patriots.

Collins joined the Lions in 2020 along with Duron Harmon to solidify the defense; both were very familiar with head coach Matt Patricia and fit his scheme.  Like we’ve seen in the past, players that seemingly thrive in the New England-like scheme struggle in others; that seems to be the case with Collins.

If you recall, Collins also struggled mightily after leaving New England for Cleveland in the past; he was able to rejuvenate his career by re-joining Bill Belichick’s Patriots before landing in Detroit.

It’s clear Collins fits that New England scheme and he’d be a perfect plug-and-play candidate if he could find his way back to the Patriots.

The Detroit Lions should consider adding receiver N’Keal Harry who had been rumored to have asked for a trade this past offseason, as a possible return in a Collins deal.  The Lions, already decimated at the receiver position, saw their top pass-catcher, Tyrell Williams, recently placed on the injured reserve with a concussion.

The former first-round choice of the Patriots has amassed 414 yards on 45 receptions totaling four touchdowns over his first two seasons.  Harry may need a fresh start, and the Lions can provide him with that, plus an abundance of targets.