Another free agent in 2026, Taylor is a seemingly underrated player who consistently performs and could be a secondary boost for the Superbowl-seeking Lions. The trade deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 PM ET.

The Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams have some similar needs to address ahead of the trade deadline and all three teams have reportedly called about three Cincinnati Bengals players.

Detroit Lions don't have any 3rd-round picks in 2026 after trading up for Isaac TeSlaa, but they could receive a compensatory pick later in the draft.

The Lions are positioned to operate as buyers at the trade deadline, but a major addition is not expected. More at PFR.

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard sent a clear message on his connection to the vacant LSU Tigers head coaching job. The post Lions DC Kelvin Sheppard Sounds Off on LSU Coaching Rumors appeared first on Heavy Sports.

"But the truth of the matter is nobody has contacted me about anything dealing with a job outside of anything I’m doing right now. And that’s the honest truth."

One potential name to monitor is Las Vegas Raiders EDGE Tyree Wilson, who was a top-10 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. The seventh overall selection in that year's draft, Wilson has struggled to live up to his billing and has been mentioned in various trade rumors throughout the season.

Detroit Lions coach Kelvin Sheppard addresses rumors of potential interest in coaching collegiately at LSU, his alma mater.

This past Monday, October 27, LSU fired Head Coach Brian Kelly after yet another brutal loss, sinking their conference record to 2-3. Now, Detroit Lions Defensive Coordinator and former LSU Director of Player Development,

Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox called the Detroit Lions a potential suitor for New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams.