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Matthew Stafford Trade Rumors: Writer Hints at Huge Lions Move
An NFL writer is hearing that the Detroit Lions could be interested in dealing quarterback Matthew Stafford.
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The Detroit Lions could have a big decision to make as it relates to what to do with Matthew Stafford, and that decision might not be that cut and dry according to some.
As rumors have persisted, could the team move on from Stafford this offseason and look to deal him. According to Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, that’s just what he’s been hearing coming out of Mobile, Alabama and the Senior Bowl.
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According to Kelly, rumors continue to persist that the Lions will move on from Stafford this offseason, or at the very least could consider doing just that.
The Lions moving on from Stafford outright could be problematic given his massive dead cap hit, and also the downgrade from an established veteran to a player who has never played in the NFL before. Obviously, for the Lions to even consider such a move, they would need a ton of draft pick in return.
At the very least, such rumors provide a valuable smokescreen for the Lions, who could use any type of advantage when it comes to the No. 3 pick in terms of levrage. Most understand the Lions need defense, but if there are rumors they are hunting a quarterback, that could force a better trade for their pick or perhaps even No. 2.