The Detroit Lions, led by GM Brad Holmes, drafted many key players using pieces they got from the Matthew Stafford trade with the Rams for Jared Goff.

As the 2025 NFL season enters its final stretch, the race for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft is officially wide open. Tennessee’s surprising Week 14 win over Cleveland flipped the top of the board,

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford agreed with the assessment that the Detroit Lions' trade for Jared Goff has worked for both teams.

The Detroit Lions had roster needs to fill ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline, but didn't make any trades.

According to Brugler, "Proctor would be an easy sell in the Detroit war room — just show Dan Campbell clips of the 360-pounder catching screens and lining up in the backfield. I’m half-kidding, but Proctor would give the Lions a potential heir apparent at left tackle and immediate depth at guard."