UPDATE: Lions Eyeing Big-Name Addition Before Week 18 to Give Defense Boost for Playoffs.-bb

The Lions are preparing for the playoffs with a stranglehold on the No. 1 seed in the NFC. They’re favored to win the conference for good reason, though the front office is still reportedly eyeing an addition that could push the team over the top.

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts to a play against Buffalo Bills during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Dolphins star DT Calais Campbell is expected to be released once Miami is eliminated from the postseason so he can join a contender. At 38 years old, he’s likely only got one shot left to finally hoist a Lombardi Trophy.

Considering how close Detroit is to finally winning its first Super Bowl in franchise history, acquiring Campbell is the kind of story that’s almost too good to be true.

Lions Reportedly Pursuing All-Pro DT Calais Campbell for Playoffs

This is an interesting situation, because reports suggest that Campbell won’t be released until Miami is mathmatically out of it. For all intents and purposes, the Dolphins are already eliminated, yet that slimmer of hope hamstrings the front office’s decisions.

Considering the long list of defensive injuries the Lions have dealt with in recent weeks, it’s hard to overstate how impactful adding someone like Campbell could be. Unfortuantely, Detroit has to wait until potentially after Week 18 for the six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro to be released.

“The Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings are also expected to be interested,” Omar Kelly of The Miami Herald reported. “(They) might put in a waiver claim to strengthen their cause, and prevent a front runner like the Chiefs from adding the defensive lineman who ranks third in active sacks.”

Signing Campbell would not only bolster the Lions’ defensive line that’s still dealing with Aidan Hutchinson’s absence, but it’d also prevent a division rival in the Vikings and a theoretical Super Bowl opponent in the Chiefs from acquiring him.

Throughout his storied 17-year career, Campbell has a remarkable 911 tackles and 109.5 sacks. He has a legitimate Hall of Fame case that would be cemented with a Super Bowl victory. Hutchinson may be back for the final game should Detroit make it that far, and it’s easy to imagine him pairing with Campbell to create a fearsome defensive front.

Even at his age, Campbell is still an effective player with four sacks on the campaign. Perhaps no team would benefit more from his addition, so the Lions need to do everything in their power to acquire him once he’s ultimately released.

Related Posts

Kyle Shanahan believes the 49ers offensive line is fine but…D

Kyle Shanahan: “49ers Offensive Line is Fine” – Why the Criticism is Unwarranted San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has made it clear that he disagrees…

BREAKING: Mark Leiter Jr. has become the scapegoat in the Yankees’ collapse against the D-backs, with angry fans demanding the team fire him immediately. nhathung

The New York Yankees’ recent collapse against the Arizona Diamondbacks has left fans frustrated, and one player has found himself at the center of the blame: Mark…

DOUBLE DEAL: Red Sox-Tigers Swap Proposal Sends Wilyer Abreu to Detroit in Exchange for a Top-5 Prospect. nhathung

Wilyer Abreu has emerged as the standout performer for the Boston Red Sox just three percent into the season. Nevertheless, his future with the franchise remains somewhat…

BREAKING NEWS: Buffalo Bills GM addresses ‘disappointed’ statement surrounding Keon Coleman’s performance.THANHDUNG

The Buffalo Bills had vast expectations when they selected former Florida State star wide receiver Keon Coleman at the top of the second round in the 2024…

Shohei Ohtani Releases Frightening Home Surveillance Videos Of Masked Men Robbing His Family At Gunpoint As He Pleads For Help Catching The Suspects… TxT

Shohei Ohtani Releases Frightening Home Surveillance Videos of Masked Men Robbing His Family at Gunpoint In a shocking turn of events that has left fans and the…

BREAKING: Josh Allen Stops for Coffee, Encounters His Elementary School Teacher—What Happens Next Will Leave You Speechless!.THANHDUNG

In a heartwarming turn of events that has taken social media by storm, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was spotted at a local coffee shop, enjoying a…