The Detroit Lions entered the offseason with some concerns about their cornerback room. There were doubts about D.J. Reed's health and Terrion Arnold's development, and not many depth options behind them.
That's why, as soon as they decided to part ways with Arnold because of his arrest, they should've been active in the market to find a replacement. That hasn't been the case so far, and they're running out of options.
To add insult to injury, other NFC contenders are signing the few options the Lions could've considered. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Washington Commanders signed former Miami Dolphins CB Rasul Douglas to a one-year deal.
The Detroit Lions should've been in the mix for Rasul Douglas
This move was a gut punch to Lions' fans. Douglas may not be at the peak of his powers, but he's a proven veteran who could've provided some much-needed experience to the Lions' shaky and thin secondary.
The clock is ticking, and the Lions seem more likely to roll into the season with their current cornerback room than make a move. Even if that weren't the case, there aren't many feasible options left, or at least guys who could legitimately move the needle.
Now, Kelvin Sheppard's defense is banking all hopes on D.J. Reed to stay healthy -- which is a big 'if' -- and rookie mid-round pick Keith Abney II to step up. He's undersized and struggled with penalties, but the potential is there.
This isn't how a team with Super Bowl aspirations operates. While the Los Angeles Rams, fresh off a trip to the NFC Championship Game, traded for Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett, the Lions, who didn't even make the playoffs, seem to think their roster is good enough to go the distance this time.
Granted, the Lions have much more talent than the average team, and they'll face a much easier schedule in 2026. That said, they play in the toughest and most competitive division in all of football, and a single loss might be the difference between a first-round bye and missing the playoffs.
There's still time to make a move, and there are some options to consider in the trade market, for sure. Unfortunately, there are no signs or indications to make the fans believe that general manager Brad Holmes is actively looking to solve what's clearly the team's primary weakness ahead of training camp.
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