It is clear that the Detroit Lions require assistance on the edge. We observed them manage numerous injuries to key players this season, and then we noticed the backup players getting injured as well.
The Myles Garrett option is clearly available, and the Lions might pursue it, but there are more affordable trade options and the Lions could also consider signing players in free agency.
Mitch Milani from Bleacher Report recommends that the Lions acquire Eagles Super Bowl star edge rusher Josh Sweat during free agency.
“I consider him a strong Detroit Lion.” I believe he possesses the perfect skill set to enhance Aidan Hutchinson’s abilities. He’s not an incredibly dominant pass rusher, but he can definitely exploit matchups, as demonstrated in that Super Bowl. You can provide him a one-on-one matchup, and he’ll thrive. He can triumph with grace and curve and sway, and he can also succeed with reach and strength. You know, he possesses an excellent array of moves and a great skill set. Aidan Hutchinson is among the top pass rushers in football who is consistently tasked with overcoming double teams. Therefore, Detroit could greatly benefit from an additional rusher on the opposite side who can also thrive on that side.
Sweat is coming off a major Super Bowl where he achieved seven pressures and three sacks. He ought to have been the MVP of the game, but that accolade was awarded to Copper DeJean.
Sweat isn’t someone who’ll always return home. In 2024, he recorded eight sacks for the Eagles, and similar to Hutchinson, he applies immense pressure. During the season, he recorded 54 pressures. That resulted in Philadelphia.
“I consider him to be a solid Detroit Lion.” I believe he possesses the perfect skills to enhance Aidan Hutchinson’s abilities. He’s not a dominant pass rusher, but he can definitely exploit matchups, as we witnessed in that Super Bowl. You can set up a one-on-one matchup for him, and he’ll thrive. He can achieve victory with grace and agility, and he can also prevail through reach and strength. You know, he possesses a really strong set of moves and an impressive skill set. Aidan Hutchinson is among the top pass rushers in football who is regularly tasked with overcoming double teams. Thus, Detroit could greatly benefit from adding another rusher on the opposite side who can equally thrive on that side.
Sweat is emerging from a major Super Bowl where he achieved seven pressures and three sacks. He ought to have been the MVP of the game; however, that recognition went to Copper DeJean.
Sweat isn’t someone who will always make it home. In 2024, he recorded eight sacks for the Eagles, and similar to Hutchinson, he has an incredible ability to generate pressure. He recorded 54 pressures throughout the season. That resulted in Philadelphia.
Regarding expenses, this is a considerably less expensive option than Garrett would be. Sweat will receive payment following his Super Bowl performance, but it won’t be at a level that would top the league or anything similar.
Cap specialist Joshua Queipo projects his contract at three years, totaling $50.2 million, with an average of $16.75 million annually. That’s quite reasonable given that Garrett is earning $19 million this year and $20 million in 2026.
Watch for Sweat during the free agency period. That is logical.