{"id":6502,"date":"2026-06-10T13:31:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/one-trade-that-could-still-transform-the-detroit-lions-offseason\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T13:31:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:31:54","slug":"one-trade-that-could-still-transform-the-detroit-lions-offseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/one-trade-that-could-still-transform-the-detroit-lions-offseason\/","title":{"rendered":"One Trade That Could Still Transform the Detroit Lions Offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Detroit Lions do feel a sense of comfort with their current safeties unit, despite key players working their way back from injuries. <\/p>\n

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Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch were considered one of the top safety units in the league, but the team must now turn to veteran safeties to fill the void left while they rehab from significant injuries. <\/p>\n

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Even with Avonte Maddox, Rock Ya-Sin, Christian Izien and Chuck Clark on the roster, Detroit should continue to look across the league for safety help. <\/p>\n

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One player who caught the attention of his coaching staff last season was safety Grant Delpit of the Cleveland Browns. <\/p>\n

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Delpit was one bright spot on a team that finished the 2025 season with a 5-12 record. After parting ways with Myles Garrett, the Browns could be open to dealing a player on the last year of his contract.<\/p>\n

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Back in December of 2023, Delpit inked a three-year, $36 million extension. Despite a down season for the team, Delpit was among the bright spots on the Browns’ defense. <\/p>\n

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Additional Lions Insider Analysis: Opportunity Knocks For New Lions Safety Christian Izien<\/strong><\/p>\n

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