Since Myles Garrett formally asked for a trade from the Cleveland Browns, fans across the league started to fantasize about their teams acquiring the star defender. Although the Browns haven’t explicitly announced they will trade him this offseason, the signs are evident for a team that ended last season with a record of 3-14.
Among the fan groups advocating for a Garrett trade are the Lions. Garrett has disclosed his wish to compete for a Super Bowl contender, and Detroit definitely provides him that chance.
Actually, on Wednesday, he was questioned by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press about his views on playing for the Lions. He kindly replied, “Not right now.” It’s uncertain if that signifies anything, but it’s evident that Detroit, as a city, along with the media and its fans, is keen on obtaining Garrett.
On Thursday, at the NFL Honors event, these speculations escalated significantly. NFL Network’s national reporter Steve Wyche shared an image of Garrett conversing with Jared Goff and Aidan Hutchinson. This quickly sparked another wave of speculation on social media.
Jared Goff and Aidan Hutchinson Spotted With Myles Garrett on NFL Honors Evening
It’s uncertain if Goff and Hutchinson were directly trying to recruit Garrett, but the three players are clearly enjoying an entertaining conversation.
No matter if the Lions players were attempting to persuade Garrett or not, there is a limit to their influence. Garrett isn’t a free agent, and his future destination relies on the trade offer the Browns decide to accept. Certainly, the Browns are expected to treat one of their best players in franchise history well and not trade Garrett to a place he prefers to avoid. The star defender might even request a certain location. It remains to be seen if that would be the Lions at this moment.
The sight of Hutchinson and Garrett together is particularly thrilling for Lions supporters. That pair would instantly rank among the top pass-rush duos the league has ever witnessed. A defensive front featuring Hutchinson, Garrett, Alim McNeill, and DJ Reader could be considered the NFL’s finest, elevating the Lions’ performance in that area.