The Detroit Lions did not make a big splash at the 2026 NFL trade deadline. Detroit only made one big move, acquiring Andre Cisco from New York in exchange for a future late-round pick. The coaching staff does not seem too bummed about the front office's lack of activity at the deadline.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell sounded upbeat when asked about the team's lack of moves at the trade deadline on Wednesday. He is confident in Detroit's roster for the rest of the season.
“Feel good. We love our guys, man. We love our guys. …I think we're in a good spot here, man,” Campbell said, per The Athletic's Colton Pouncy.
There were not too many rumors surrounding Detroit ahead of the trade deadline. The biggest story was other teams inquiring about the availability of Sam LaPorta. Detroit shut down those trade talks right away, instead opting to pick up negotiations with LaPorta's camp this offseason.
If the Lions were to make any further additions, it would've been on the defensive side of the ball.
Detroit is seemingly always in need of secondary help, so trading for a cornerback could have made sense. Fans should be happy about the Cisco trade at least, as that gives Detroit more depth at safety. Kerby Joseph is expected to return soon, but it is always nice to have multiple contingency plans.
One other area the Lions could have used reinforcements is at linebacker. Jack Campbell's status is still unknown and rookie Jimmy Rolder is done for the season. That leaves Detroit with a host of replacement-level veterans including K.J. Britt attempting to fill the gap.
Ultimately, Detroit is in a great position at 6-2 on the season. The NFC North is extremely competitive this season, so the Lions cannot afford to take their foot off the gas. They need to extend their winning streak with another victory in Week 10.
Next up for the Lions is an international showdown with the Patriots from Germany.