The November 10 trade deadline is approaching, and multiple teams are already making moves. Stars like DeForest Buckner and Jeffery Simmons have switched homes in the past couple of days, but there's still plenty of defensive talent up for grabs.
The Detroit Lions should keep an eye out for guys who might be available. While they won't make a blockbuster deal like acquiring Simmons, they can always go after players on expiring deals if the price is right.
Notably, with the Chicago Bears trading for Simmons, it's highly unlikely that they'll go after Khalil Mack. They had reportedly inquired about him, so they're one fewer competitor the Lions would have had to beat to acquire him.
Lions must be all-in to trade for Khalil Mack
Mack should be a no-brainer trade candidate. The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-6, banged up, and have no chance to make the playoffs. He's in the final year of his contract, and he might retire at the end of the season— he deserves an opportunity to play for a Super Bowl contender.
As for the Lions, their defense has improved after a dreadful start to the season, but even the best things can be improved. Also, they don't have a bona fide sidekick for Aidan Hutchinson, and that has been a perennial issue in Detroit.
Hutchinson is elite at pressuring the quarterback and disrupting plays, but he's not the most proficient finisher. That's not on him, though, as he's often left on an island and doesn't have much help by his side.
Despite his age, Mack is still a force to be reckoned with in this league. Unlike most OLBs, he's also an elite contributor against the run, and he's as efficient when dropping back into coverage as he is as going after the quarterback.
Mack is already familiar with the ins and outs of the division. He spent years in the Windy City, which was another logical reason to think the Bears would be interested in bringing him back. But now, after giving up such a big haul, they might be done making moves— at least they should.
Notably, that would make this trade even sweeter. Knowing a divisional rival wanted him and stealing him right in front of their faces would be a double win for Dan Campbell and company. And who knows? Maybe knowing that they passed him by would also give Mack some additional motivation to let them know what they missed out on.
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