2026 NFL Draft rumors: Teams calling to trade ahead of Detroit Lions

Key Points:

• The Detroit Lions face a well-known need for an offensive tackle entering the NFL Draft at the 17th overall pick, especially after cutting Taylor Decker and only signing Larry Borom to a short-term deal.
• NFL analyst Todd McShay reports that the Lions have done extensive work on offensive tackles, making their need obvious to other teams, with the Buccaneers (15th pick) and Jets (16th pick) already receiving trade inquiries from teams wanting to move up.
• Several teams picking after Detroit, including Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Kansas City, New England, Cleveland, and Miami, are reportedly interested in the offensive tackle group, potentially leading to aggressive moves on draft night.
• Lions GM Brad Holmes may either trade up to secure a desired offensive tackle or pivot to another position if a run on tackles occurs, as he has emphasized drafting based on player talent rather than position.
• While rumors of trade interest and draft strategies abound, the situation remains uncertain, and the Lions’ final decision will unfold during the draft.