The Detroit Lions did not make any changes to improve their defence during the NFL Trade Deadline, but that does not mean they are done tinkering with the roster.
Detroit is desperate for a pass rusher to complement Aidan Hutchinson, and one has just become available in free agency!
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Jason Pierre-Paul, 34, is eager to join a contender this season.
And who better to join than a charming and lively Lions team on the rise?
Let’s dissect this news and see if Pierre-Paul can make a difference.
Pierre-Paul seems desperate to return to football, saying he would even accept a spot on a team’s practice squad. He’s been a free agent all season, but now that the deadline has passed, his value has gone up – as teams are unable to address any pass-rushing
concerns through trades the rest of the season. And there’s certainly evidence that he still has some juice left in the tank. Pierre-Paul signed with Baltimore in September of last season and wound up playing in 14 games, finishing with 26 total tackles, three sacks, an interception and five pass breakups. The Lions’ linebacking corps has been strong this season, but there has been little pressure on the quarterback from players not named Hutchinson or Alim McNeil (10.5 team
Considering that Pierre-Paul is willing to sign a practice squad contract, what are the Lions waiting for? Go get Pierre-Paul and let’s make a run at competing for a Super Bowl for the first time in our lives! If you’re amped up about your Lions, you can try to cash in on their next game with a shot to win $150 in bonus bets at FanDuel Sportsbook. Just sign up with the link below, deposit $10 or more and then bet $5 or more moneyline bet on Lions vs Chargers. If Detroit wins, you’ll get your winnings PLUS $150 in bonus bets!
