The Detroit Lions received a mix review in CBS Sports' most recent grades for every team's 2026 NFL trade deadline.
General manager Brad Holmes and the Lions earned a B- grade after the franchise acquired safety Andre Cisco from the New York Jets. However, many experts question why the Lions did not make additional moves before Tuesday's deadline.
CBS writer Zachary Pereles views the Cisco trade as a useful transaction for the undermanned secondary, but believes the Lions could have done more.
The Lions added Cisco to a secondary that needed help, even with Brian Branch back. Kerby Joseph is yet to return, and Cisco provides some cheap, experienced depth at the very least. He's only 26 years old, and he had seven interceptions from 2022-23 with the Jaguars.
Things didn't go as planned in New York, but he could be an important contributor. Another addition, perhaps at corner, would have pushed this grade up. - Zachary Pereles, CBS Sports
Holmes sent a 2029 sixth-round draft pick to New York for Cisco. The 26-year-old recorded a combined seven interceptions across the 2022 and 2023 seasons with Jacksonville.
With the Lions eyeing another deep postseason run, Holmes' conservative approach places additional importance on Cisco's contributions.
NFC North trade deadline grades
Chicago Bears: Acquired DT Jeffery Simmons (A)
Detroit Lions: Acquired S Andre Cisco (B-)
Minnesota Vikings: Acquired QB Kirk Cousins (B-)
Green Bay Packers: No major deadline additions (C+)
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