The Detroit Lions sit at 6-2 through nine weeks of the NFL season, but the playoff race in the NFC is extremely tight. If the Lions want to keep pace in the incredible NFC North and make a Super Bowl run, they may need to add some last-minute talent to the roster.
The 2026 NFL trade deadline is on Tuesday, November 10 at 4 p.m. ET.
Questions remain about whether the Lions will add a defensive back to their shorthanded unit, or if a linebacker is in play after Jack Campbell’s serious neck injury. Or
could Lions general manager Brad Holmes surprise everyone and target a position with less apparent need?
This post will track all of the latest rumors surrounding the Lions, while also tracking all of the moves that have officially been made thus far across the NFL. Make sure you bookmark this page and revisit it several times for the latest news before Tuesday’s deadline.
Detroit Lions trade deadline rumors
Most recent updates are on top
Nov. 5
- Per ESPN’s Dan Graziano, the Lions are still “poking around” on cornerback, as are the Chicago Bears.
Nov. 3
- Albert Breer speculates that the Lions could be interested in a linebacker or cornerback. Throws out names (with no direct links to the team) like Eagles’ Riq Woolen or Commanders’ Mike Sainristil. In terms of linebackers, he mentions Dolphins’ Jordyn Brooks
Oct. 2
- Lions admitted they were involved in talks to trade for Joey Porter Jr. before he went to the Cowboys
2026 NFL trade deadline move tracker
Nov. 9 — Jaguars acquire S Jessie Bates
- Jaguars get: S Jessie Bates
- Falcons get: 2027 second-round pick, 2028 fifth-round pick
Nov. 6 — Ravens acquire QB Jacoby Brissett
- Ravens get: QB Jacoby Brissett, 2027 fifth-round pick
- Cardinals get: 2027 fourth-round pick, 2028 seventh-round pick
Oct. 29 — Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons
- Bears get: DT Jeffery Simmons, 2028 fifth-round pick
- Titans get: 2027 first-round pick, 2027 fourth-round pick, 2028 first-round pick
Oct. 27 — 49ers acquire DT DeForest Buckner
- 49ers get: DT DeForest Buckner
- Colts get: 2027 fourth-round pick
Oct. 27 — Seahawks acquire G Quenton Nelson
- Seahawks get: G Quenton Nelson
- Colts get: 2027 third-round pick, 2028 fifth-round pick
Oct. 12 — Texans acquire WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
- Texans get: WR Marvin Harrison Jr., 2027 sixth-round pick
- Cardinals get: 2027 second-round pick, 2027 seventh-round pick
Oct. 7 — Ravens acquire C Cam Jurgens
- Ravens get: C Cam Jurgens, 2027 seventh-round pick
- Eagles get: 2027 fifth-round pick, 2028 second-round pick
Oct. 1 — Cowboys acquire CB Joey Porter Jr.
- Cowboys get: CB Joey Porter Jr.
- Steelers get: 2027 sixth-round pick, 2028 second-round pick
Sept. 28 — Giants acquire QB J.J. McCarthy
- Giants get: QB J.J. McCarthy
- Vikings get: 2027 fifth-round pick
