Lions Trade Pitch Nets $22 Million QB From NFC Rival as Jared Goff Backup
The Detroit Lions are thin at QB behind Jared Goff, which could potentially put them in a position to make a trade. The post Lions Trade Pitch Nets $22 Million QB From NFC Rival as Jared Goff Backup appeared first on HEAVY.
The Detroit Lions, with only two quarterbacks on their roster following NFL cutdown day, are exploring options to bolster their depth chart. Following Teddy Bridgewater's retirement, the Lions retained backup quarterback Josh Dobbs and cut undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer from the team. At present, Dobbs is set to be the backup to starting quarterback Jared Goff for the upcoming regular season opener against the New Orleans Saints.
However, the Lions have other potential avenues to acquire a quarterback, such as waiving Altmyer back to the practice squad, signing free agent Will Levis, or trading for Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy. McCarthy, despite being a recent national champion and first-round draft pick, has struggled with injuries and has been relegated to backup status.
The Lions might acquire McCarthy for a Day 3 draft pick, as he offers a high-impact backup option to complement Goff's development.
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