The Detroit Lions found a dynamic edge rusher in Aidan Hutchinson, but have struggled for two seasons to find a consistent pass rusher to complement him.
One outlet suggests that the team could target a veteran who is coming off a career-best season with the Buffalo Bills.
Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press broke down the team’s offseason needs, noting that the Lions struggled in defending the pass and generating consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
Ramsey suggested the Lions could target edge rusher Leonard Floyd, who notched double-digit sacks with the Bills in 2023.
Ramsey noted that the Lions could set their sights on a number of free-agent defensive linemen, including Calais Campbell or Jadaveon Clowney, but pegged Floyd as the top potential addition.
He noted that the former Los Angeles Rams pass rusher would not be cheap, but could add a lot of the Detroit defense.
“He will be 32 in September, but produced 10½ sacks this season for the Bills,” Ramsey wrote.
“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 already made it clear that he won’t be giving the Bills a hometown discount, saying after the team’s playoff exit that he plans to take the best offer he can get.
