The Detroit Lions are coming off their most successful season in the Super Bowl era, finishing with an impressive 15-2 record. Unfortunately, that still wasn’t enough to secure their first Super Bowl appearance, as they were eliminated in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
Now, after losing both their offensive and defensive coordinators, the Lions will need to find a way to improve and come back even better. This will be challenging, but adding more talented players with playoff experience could be exactly what Detroit needs to take the next step.
Detroit Lions could use Jared Goff connection to land Cooper Kupp The Detroit Lions boast a talented receiving group, highlighted by two-time All-Pro Amon-Ra St. Brown and 2022 first-round pick Jameson Williams. Having a Pro Bowl tight end in Sam LaPorta is also a big asset. However, there’s still room for improvement on the roster.
One area that could be upgraded is the No. 3 receiver position, which was held by Tim Patrick last season. With Patrick set to hit free agency, the Lions will need to find a replacement at that spot.
As ESPN’s NFL insider Jeremy Fowler recently pointed out, Cooper Kupp could be a great fit in Detroit. The Los Angeles Rams are considering trading their former All-Pro receiver, and Kupp has already established a strong rapport with Jared Goff, having spent four seasons together in LA.
“Regarding teams that are considering Cooper Kupp, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked into him at the trade deadline last season. They still have a need at receiver. Washington could use a complement to Terry McLaurin. The Patriots should at least consider it given their receiving situation. And a bit of a surprise: Detroit Lions. Jared Goff and Cooper Kupp have a history together, and that chemistry is valuable. This feels like a move the Kansas City Chiefs would make too.”
Kupp signed a three-year, $80 million contract extension with the Rams in 2022, which leaves two years remaining on his deal and a $29.7 million cap hit in 2025 unless he restructures.
On paper, this move makes a lot of sense, especially if Kupp is looking to compete for another Super Bowl. However, the Lions will need to outbid a likely strong market for the former Super Bowl MVP.
