Lions are advised to sign veteran edge rusher coming off a career-best season.
The Detroit Lions discovered a terrific edge rusher in Aidan Hutchinson, but have failed for two seasons to find a dependable pass rusher to compliment him.
According to one source, the organization could want to sign a veteran who recently had his greatest season with the Buffalo Bills.
Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press analyzed the team’s offseason needs, saying that the Lions struggled to defend the pass and provide consistent pressure to opposing quarterbacks. Ramsey proposed that the Lions target edge rusher Leonard Floyd, who had double-digit sacks with the Bills in 2023.
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Ramsey mentioned that the Lions might focus on a number of
free-agent defensive linemen, including Calais Campbell and Jadaveon Clowney, although Floyd was identified as the most likely addition. He stated that the former Los Angeles Rams pass rusher would not be cheap, but he could offer significantly to the Detroit defense.
“He will be 32 in September, but produced 10½ sacks this season for the Bills,” Ramsey stated in an email. “His projected 2024 contract is two years and $16.2 million, for an average of $8.1 million per year, according to Spotrac.”
Floyd has previously stated that he will not give the Bills a hometown discount, noting following the team’s playoff exit that he intends to accept the best deal he can receive.
