Detroit Lions must trade for Trey Hendrickson to fix pass rush and elevate Super Bowl chances
Lions need Trey Hendrickson to ignite their pass rush and Super Bowl dreams (Image via: Getty Images)
The Detroit Lions are closer than ever to true Super Bowl contention, but there's one glaring hole—pass rush depth. With Aidan Hutchinson carrying the weight, Detroit's defensive front looks vulnerable.
As training camp looms, it's time for GM Brad Holmes to swing big. Enter Trey Hendrickson, a proven force who could transform the Lions' defense overnight.
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Hendrickson
could be the final piece in Detroit's championship puzzle
The Lions made waves last season, powered by Dan Campbell's relentless coaching and Aidan Hutchinson's rise into an elite pass-rusher. But this offseason, Detroit let Za'Darius Smith walk without a true replacement. That leaves Hutchinson isolated up front, and any elite defense needs more than one man wreaking havoc off the edge.
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox recently spotlighted Bengals star Trey Hendrickson as a trade target Detroit should prioritize and it makes perfect sense. The 30-year-old has posted back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons and remains one of the NFL's most consistent edge threats. His contract situation in Cincinnati is growing tense, with ESPN's Adam Schefter revealing that talks remain stalled due to disagreements on both value and length.
From a fan's perspective, this feels like the kind of bold move that can tilt the NFC. Detroit is on the cusp of something special. Pairing Hutchinson and Hendrickson would give the Lions arguably the most fearsome pass-rushing tandem in football—a nightmare for quarterbacks and a dream for fans desperate for a championship.
Trading for Trey Hendrickson will cost Detroit valuable draft picks and a long-term deal. But the Lions' Super Bowl window is now, and it won't stay open for long.
Brad Holmes has built a strong roster with speed, toughness, and skill. Adding Hendrickson to the Lions' defense could be the game-changer they need to compete for a championship.
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If Detroit truly believes this is their year to contend for the Super Bowl, then there's no excuse not to go all-in on upgrading their pass rush. Trading for Trey Hendrickson is an essential step to build a defense capable of dominating in the playoffs. With Hutchinson and Hendrickson leading the charge, Detroit could transform from a promising team into one of the league's most feared defensive forces.
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