An enticing trade proposal has the Detroit Lions adding additional front seven depth by acquiring one of the Baltimore Ravens’ starters in the front seven.
For the first time in years, expectations are relatively high for the NFC North club. The Lions are coming off their first winning season since 2017, and with Aaron Rodgers out of the division, the NFC North is there for the Lions’ taking.
Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay recently offered intriguing destinations for five notable players in Aaron Donald, Josh Jacobs, Jonathan Taylor, Trey Lance and Patrick Queen. For the Ravens’ linebacker, Kay proposed the Detroit Lions as a destination:
“The Detroit Lions would be an ideal squad for Queen to sign his second NFL contract with. The Lions are on the cusp of contending after an extended period of rebuilding but still need some help at the linebacker spot. While the club did use a first-round pick on Jack Campbell, the aging Alex Anzalone is projected to start alongside the rookie this year. Anzalone will turn 30 next season and only earned a 59.2 PFF grade last year.
Pairing Queen and Campbell together would give the Lions a youthful linebacking corps brimming with upside. With Campbell locked into an affordable rookie deal through at least the 2026 season, Detroit should have no problem extending Queen shortly after trading for him. It’s a shrewd move that will greatly assist the team in its quest to return to the playoffs this year and beyond.”
Baltimore drafted Queen 28th overall back in 2020, and many believed the LSU would make a smooth transition into their defense. Though Queen posted his best statistical season (five sacks, six pass defenses, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and 117 combined tackles), the Ravens declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
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The Lions’ front seven is led by second-year star Aidan Hutchinson and veterans Charles Harris and Romeo Okwara. At linebacker, they have Malcolm Rodriguez, Alex Anzalone and rookie Jack Campbell.
If Queen is available for the right price, the Lions may wish to place a call to the Ravens. Maybe Detroit is the place for Queen to reach his sky-high potential.
