Todd McShay projects the Detroit Lions to select an undersized but explosive edge rusher in his 2026 NFL Mock Draft 2.0. Here’s why the fit makes sense.

After the latest update, the Detroit Lions dealing for Raiders star Maxx Crosby might actually be a real possibility.

The “Maxx Crosby isn’t coming right out and saying it. But to coaches and general managers around the league, it’s pretty obvious. The Las Vegas Raiders’ star

The 25-year-old bounced back from a broken leg injury that cut his 2024 season short after just five games to clinch his first All-Pro selection and his second Pro Bowl bid during the 2025 season. Hutchinson registered a career year across the board with 54 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 35 quarterback hits, 14.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.

ESPN linked the Detroit Lions as a "natural would-be" trade contender for Raiders star Maxx Crosby.

Detroit Lions upgrade various areas of need in latest NFL mock draft.

Now that the Detroit Lions are in offseason mode, general manager Brad Holmes is assessing his options of how to better his club to get them over the hump and to move them closer toward what would be their first elusive Super Bowl appearance.

The Rams don't need another edge rusher, but general manager Les Snead insinuated that the team will make some big moves to capitalize on Matthew Stafford's return. A trade for Crosby isn't out of the question,