To say that the Detroit Lions' defense hasn't been up to expectations probably wouldn't tell half of the story. They've been dreadful in coverage, but they're 3-2, and they still have plenty of time to turn things around.
The Lions have multiple cornerback trade targets to consider, but why stop with revamping the secondary? With the Philadelphia Eagles likely punting on the season after the Jalen Hurts news, they might be willing to part with some pieces to bolster the Lions' trenches.
Considering that, general manager Brad Holmes should get the Eagles on the phone to inquire about Moro Ojomo. He's a rising star on an affordable deal, and the Eagles might not be able/willing to keep him past this season.
The Detroit Lions should be interested in Moro Ojomo
Ojomo is midway through the final year of his rookie contract, and he's done more than enough to get a new deal. That said, the Eagles already broke the bank with Jalen Carter's extension, and they spent big bucks on NT Jordan Davis as well. They're in a tough spot financially, so they may have no choice here.
The 25-year-old lineman is a defensive tackle, though he's played more of a defensive end role in Vic Fangio's 3-4 base defense. He can give the Lions much-needed positional versatility in both a 3-technique and 4-technique role.
He's incredibly athletic for a human being his size, and his instincts as a gap-shooting interior disruptor are rather impressive. If anything, the fact that he's not brought up as a potential trade target for multiple teams more often is rather surprising.
Ojomo is more of a run-stuffer than a headhunter at this point in his development, but his pass-rushing arsenal is a work in progress. He has 13 pressures this season, including 11 hurries and a couple of quarterback hits.
The Lions are getting elite play from Alim McNeill again, but Ojomo would be an upgrade over Tyleik Williams both for now and for years to come. He shouldn't be tough to get as an expiring player on a cheap deal, and the Lions should have more than enough financial flexibility to work something out with him.
Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard can also line him up opposite Aidan Hutchinson to give the Lions' defense another big-framed guy in certain packages. His ability to play multiple roles makes him an enticing target and a bit of a blank canvas.
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