2025 Lions offseason

[Hongbit]

1 hour ago, 1984Echoes said:

Trey Hendrickson.

Parsons or Hendrickson. I would love Parsons... but he would cost at least those two 1sts...

I wonder what it would cost to get Hendrickson in a Jamo trade? If it's nothing but a 2026 3rd rounder and a 2025 6th or 7th... I might prefer Hendrickson even though Parsons is far superior (and younger).

I’d love Hendrickson but Cincinnati has no need for Jamo.  They already are spending way more on WR’s than anyone in the league after giving boatloads to both Chase and Higgins.  

[MichiganCardinal]

29 minutes ago, Hongbit said:

I’d love Hendrickson but Cincinnati has no need for Jamo.  They already are spending way more on WR’s than anyone in the league after giving boatloads to both Chase and Higgins.  

"You know what's better than overpaying for two receivers??"

[Hongbit]

Trading Jamo would be opposite of the Lions offseason plan.  They seem to want to bring back the same team as last year and see how they manage at full health.  It seems odd they would pivot on such a unique part of their offense.    

That leads me to believe that maybe Jamo has once again got himself in trouble with the league. Nobody would be surprised if that turned out to be the case with him and it would make sense of all the rumors.  

[buddha]

the lions cant afford trey hendrickson after this year.  not unless you want to let hutch walk.  and they cant afford micah parsons either.

its much more likely they let jamo walk after next year and collect the comp pick.  the lions arent going to be in the position to be handing out big free agent deals after next year.  their roster is too talented to sign everyone.  

theyve entered the phase where they will be relying more and more on cheap talent through the draft because their roster is about to be very pricey.

i'd be stunned if they re-signed jamo. they still have branch, laporta, kirby and hutch to extend.  those guys all seem to embody lions "grit" more than jamo, who appears to be more trouble than he's worth.

still better than drafting lewis cine...

[Jimbo]

12 hours ago, 1984Echoes said:

Trey Hendrickson.

Parsons or Hendrickson. I would love Parsons... but he would cost at least those two 1sts...

I wonder what it would cost to get Hendrickson in a Jamo trade? If it's nothing but a 2026 3rd rounder and a 2025 6th or 7th... I might prefer Hendrickson even though Parsons is far superior (and younger).

Teams do not let top level pass rushers leave in their prime.  Hendrickson would be a possibility although there would have to be another team involved.  No way Cincy is going to want to deal with another WR contract.

[Mr.TaterSalad]

Before I get roasted, let me preface this by saying I'm perfectly fine if Brad Holmes stays the course and doesn't make a big time move for a guy like Trey Hendrickson. Brad has earned the right to keep on doing what he's been doing because he's been successful at it. So if Hendrickson never comes here that's perfectly fine. I also don't suspect he will be a Lion, so my hopes aren't really up at all. 

That said, I think the Lions can afford Hendrickson and still be able to resign Hutch though. Assuming the cap continues to go up over the next 2-3 years along with Goff's contract being restructured and likely letting one or two of their own marquee players go/get cut.

Jeremy Fowler at ESPN reported Hendrickson wants around $30 million/year. The NFL cap went up an estimated $23.8 million in 2025 from last year. The cap going up whatever percentage creates an initial bucket of cap space. We don't know how much it will go up in 2026 or 2027, so that makes estimating the increase tricky. Assuming it goes up again by a similar percentage though, as it has the past few seasons, that gives you more flexibility. Restructuring Goff's contract gives you the next bucket of cap space and could net a decent amount of space. Cutting Taylor Decker in 2027 gives you around $17.8 million in cap space while only creating about $6.2 million in dead cap. Lastly, if you're trading for Hendrickson you are probably still letting Jamo walk and one of Branch or LaPorta in this scenario.

Is Trey Hendrickson really that much of a difference maker? I'd say with 40+ tackles and 17.5 sacks each of the last two seasons suggests he can be. If we win a Super Bowl out of him being that productive of a player, will fans care if that means we lose Branch, Decker, Jamo, and/or LaPorta in the end? I'd suspect "geez but our cap and roster flexibility and the fact that Brian Branch and Taylor Decker are gone next season" would be on the minds of almost no fans if they were to watch Campbell hoist the Lombardi in the post game show. 

I don't think Holmes is mortgaging his future and giving up his own guys or his high end picks for Hendrickson. So this is all a moot point really. I just wanted to put out there what I think scenario might look like trading for Hendrickson. 

Edited Wednesday at 12:00 PM by Mr.TaterSalad

[Jimbo]

I am starting to believe more that the Lions could possibly trade Jamo.

Trade Jamo for a draft pick.  Sign Cooper or Allen.  Then draft a speedy WR.

Would Carolina trade their 1rst for Lions 1rst and Jamo? 

[Nate7474]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

I am starting to believe more that the Lions could possibly trade Jamo.

Trade Jamo for a draft pick.  Sign Cooper or Allen.  Then draft a speedy WR.

Would Carolina trade their 1rst for Lions 1rst and Jamo? 

From what I have read Jamo is not worth a 1st rounder and I would agree with that. I’d guess package with our first he might move you into the top half. Most likely you’re looking at a late 2nd or 3rd rounder at best. 

[AlaskanTigersFan]

14 minutes ago, Nate7474 said:

From what I have read Jamo is not worth a 1st rounder and I would agree with that. I’d guess package with our first he might move you into the top half. Most likely you’re looking at a late 2nd or 3rd rounder at best. 

At that price, it's better to keep him and worst case move him in season after getting value for him for a few games for a pick next year........

[Jimbo]

 

I kind of look at the trade with Carolina or Dallas similar to the actual trade that got us Jamo.  LA pick was further down to ours this year and Carolina is 4 spots higher and Dallas is exactly at the same pick (12).  Even if Jamo is valued as a 2nd rounder.  Jamo and our 1rst could net Dallas's pick and possibly Carolina's pick (with maybe a 3rd or 4th added).

This is just fun draft speculation.  I actually think Minn got screwed with that trade although every draft is different.  No idea if either team even wants Jamo or if the Lions want someone like Walker or Grahm (or someone else).  Was thinking with Carolina because I think they need some play makers and reuniting Jamo with Young.

 

[MichiganCardinal]

1 hour ago, Nate7474 said:

From what I have read Jamo is not worth a 1st rounder and I would agree with that. I’d guess package with our first he might move you into the top half. Most likely you’re looking at a late 2nd or 3rd rounder at best. 

I do think there is a chance Jamo can play himself into being worth a 1st this year. He needs to distance himself more from off-the-field nonsense and part of that just comes with time.

[Nate7474]

9 minutes ago, MichiganCardinal said:

I do think there is a chance Jamo can play himself into being worth a 1st this year. He needs to distance himself more from off-the-field nonsense and part of that just comes with time.

Problem is if he plays with us and has a great year which is what I expect to happen at best he only has one year left with the 5th year option being picked up next month. Then with 2 very good years in a row he is looking at a huge payday that the new team would need to be willing to pay to make any trade worthwhile for them.
 

Really this offseason is his highest value imo which is why I don’t think he will be traded and we will pick up the option. Then let him walk in 2 years and hope to have a cheaper replacement by then. 

[Motown Bombers]

 

Edited Wednesday at 10:56 PM by Motown Bombers

[Motown Bombers]

I really hope this puts to rest the Hendrickson nonsense. They can't afford him and they are going to reward their homegrown players. 

[NYLion]

On 4/22/2025 at 6:41 PM, 1984Echoes said:

Trey Hendrickson.

Parsons or Hendrickson. I would love Parsons... but he would cost at least those two 1sts...

I wonder what it would cost to get Hendrickson in a Jamo trade? If it's nothing but a 2026 3rd rounder and a 2025 6th or 7th... I might prefer Hendrickson even though Parsons is far superior (and younger).

They'd be trading Jamo because of future cap issues so they're not trading for a guy that will likely command an even bigger contract.

It makes no sense to trade Jamo now. He's not going to net a return that would make it worth it and they have 2 more years of team control, cheap rookie contract next year then they can franchise tag him the year after like the Bengals did with Higgins. Then let him walk if he's so good that he'll be too pricey to retain and get a 3rd round comp pick so you squeeze 2 more years out of Jamo and still get a 3rd anyway. 

[MichiganCardinal]

Credit where it's due, Justin Rogers literally predicted a 4-year / $86MM deal for Kerby in March. I feel like that's cheap for the All Pro caliber player he's been, even though it makes him the highest paid player at the position.

[NYLion]

1 hour ago, Motown Bombers said:

I really hope this puts to rest the Hendrickson nonsense. They can't afford him and they are going to reward their homegrown players. 

Zero chance they trade for Hendrickson or any other big name player. Holmes made this clear in his last presser and also made it clear that he won't be able to keep all his current guys even so that should slam the door shut on any Hendrickson or other big name player ideas. 

[AlaskanTigersFan]

I'm still in the group of drafting Coleston Loveland if he's there and dealing LaPorta..... Draft Edge in 2nd round, G in 3rd. Keep Jamo one more year then trade him next offseason. With the draft capital of him and LaPorta we should be able to plug holes and have at least five picks in the first three rounds.....

Ahhh what a dream to be an armchair GM...... 

[Jimbo]

52 minutes ago, AlaskanTigersFan said:

I'm still in the group of drafting Coleston Loveland if he's there and dealing LaPorta..... Draft Edge in 2nd round, G in 3rd. Keep Jamo one more year then trade him next offseason. With the draft capital of him and LaPorta we should be able to plug holes and have at least five picks in the first three rounds.....

Ahhh what a dream to be an armchair GM...... 

It will be interesting to see Holme's approach the next couple of years.  Eventually he is going to have to let players he has drafted go by either trading or taking comp picks.  He hasn't had to yet except for a couple of players that were lower on depth chart like Iffy.  If he can continue to draft as good as he has so far, letting some drafted players leave shouldn't be a big issue.  I think a lot will depend on the position, fit to the team, and if they are at the top of their positions.  I don't think he has to make the decision on both Laporta and Jamo with the cap going up each year.  If he had to choose 1 I think he chooses to trade or let Jamo leave.

[Motown Bombers]

You'll start to see more of those second tier player start to leave. Anzalone's contract is up. He's on the wrong side of 30 and I think they let him walk. Reader is good as gone after this year. This is probably Glasglow's last year. You also saw last year when they let Jackson walk. Decker is probably on the way out sooner rather than later. 

[RandyMarsh]

They mentioned on the radio that it could be a tell in regards to who they plan to extend and who they don't by their draft this year. IE if they take a RB early no Gibbs, TE no Laporta, safety Branch etc.

Personally I don't agree with that necessarily, the guys I mentioned that the radio brought up still have atleast 2 full seasons of team control before they get expensive so to me next draft would be the one where something like that happens. 

If you do it now then by the time you plan on them filling in you're only going to get a year out of them until you have to decide to keep them or not.

 

[Motown Bombers]

They didn't get Hockenson's replacement until after they traded him. It's also possible they could draft a replacement now, play whoever next year and trade them and turn it over to the player they drafted. 

Edited 21 hours ago by Motown Bombers

[Gozer]

Gibbs is a unique weapon(IMO) and I can't imagine he doesn't get a second contract at top of market.  Assuming he hasn't even entered his prime...his prime could/would be ridiculous.  LaPorta still gives me 'just happy to be here' vibes and seems like the type that could take a little less to stay.  Branch is a no brainer...pay him!!!

[1984Echoes]

25 minutes ago, RandyMarsh said:

They mentioned on the radio that it could be a tell in regards to who they plan to extend and who they don't by their draft this year. IE if they take a RB early no Gibbs, TE no Laporta, safety Branch etc.

...

I don't think that's true for the positions you mentioned. We could use a 3rd safety, we could use a 3rd developmental TE (who may not even threaten LaPorta but every other TE on the team) and a drafted RB could just as easily pressure Montgomery's roster spot in a couple years as Gibbs'... I'll throw another position out there... QB. If they draft a mid-round QB it's no reflection on Goff... but Hooker better start worrying about his spot.

I think on the D-Line you would absolutely be true. O-Line. LB'er and WR... Those all have veterans who could be moved on with youth, or a WR (Jamo) that the team is uncertain about.

Jamo cut off his link to the Lions social media... I'm guessing Holmes told him "No, we are not going to offer you an extension". So that's already indicating to me they'll pick up his 5th year option and trade him next year or... just move on after this season.

Just my 2 cents.

[Motown Bombers]

Gibbs, Laporta and Branch are probably guys I would pay to stay. I think Williams could be the odd man out. Even with Williams, the Lions could use another receiver. Tim Patrick is their number three. I could see them drafting a receiver relatively high and trading Williams next year.