Even though the Detroit Lions lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, head coach Dan Campbell’s brief stay with the team has been a huge success. After only three victories in 2021, he led the team to within a few plays of the Super Bowl this season.
With this team heading into the summer break, things look good for 2024. As it attempts to build on its 2023 successes, the team has a sizable budget space and is not facing any big departures in free agency. With Josh Reynolds set to hit free agency, the Lions may consider upgrading at wide receiver. The guard position is another area of concern. The group may also try to bolster its defense with the much-needed addition of a cornerback or pass-rusher.
The NFL Draft and free agency will be key for Detroit, but the team could also look to make additions via trade. Here are two trade targets for the Lions this offseason.
Charles Omenihu (DE), Kansas City Chiefs
Aidan Hutchinson had a strong sophomore campaign, totaling 11.5 sacks, 33 QB hits, and his first Pro Bowl trip. But as the Lions’ only real pass-rushing threat, opponents were often neutralized him through double-teams. A productive pass-rusher opposite of Hutchinson frees up the Michigan product and makes this defensive line much more dangerous.
Charles Omenihu was part of a Kansas City Chiefs defense that ranked second in the NFL with 57 sacks in 2023. Omenihu contributed seven of those sacks and a pair of forced fumbles despite only starting one contest. Omenihu was one of four Chiefs players with at least six sacks and is a free agent in 2025. If the Chiefs re-sign Chris Jones, that leaves significantly less money to give to the team’s other talented pass-rushers — making a player like Charles Omenihu available in the trade market.
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