Lions Secure $120M 3-Time All-Pro Edge Rusher as Dynamic Duo with Aidan Hutchinson
The
Detroit Lions
needs an improvement in their pass rush before the 2025 season. Although Aidan Hutchinson
is set to come back into the lineup this year
following participation in merely five matches in 2024
because of an injury to their leg
The team lacks another starting-quality edge rusher to accompany the player selected second overall in the 2022 draft.
The Lions might explore the trading options to address their requirement, but
NFL Rumors’ Logan Ulrich
encourages general manager Brad Holmes to sign
Buffalo Bills
unrestricted free agent defensive end Von Miller.
Miller isn’t the same player as before and might not solve all issues for the Lions when rushing the passer, but adding him would improve their team and provide a solid counterpart to pair with Hutchinson during crucial plays.
Miller hasn’t featured in more than 13 games in a season since 2021 and has moved beyond his peak performance. Nonetheless, the eight-time Pro Bowl selection recorded six sacks last season.
32 quarterback pressures
In a rotating position with the Bills during the previous year and he still possesses some energy. The three-time All-Pro honoree remains impressive.
launched by Buffalo in March.
Although he might not play every down anymore, adding Miller to Detroit’s roster could strengthen their pass rush and ease the burden on Hutchinson. Moreover, his seasoned leadership and wealth of playoff experiences from championships would significantly benefit a Lions team that fell just short during the 2024 postseason.
Furthermore, signing Miller should be relatively inexpensive during free agency since he is advancing in age and his performance has declined over recent seasons. Detroit still has
$42 million of salary cap room
following the draft, allowing them ample funds to execute this transaction.
The Lions might consider trading for Trey Hendrickson or bringing back Za’Darius Smith to bolster their pass rush. Alternatively, they could sign Von Miller to a cost-effective contract. As the MVP of Super Bowl 50, he continues to command respect from offensive lines and could add valuable support to Kelvin Shepherd’s defensive scheme.
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