LIONS TRADE PITCH LANDS ALL-PRO JACK CAMPBELL REPLACEMENT
This is a TRADE PITCH, not a done deal yet.
SI’s Albert Breer just pitched the idea that should have every Lions fan talking: Dolphins All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks to Detroit.
Breer said the Lions have a significant hole at linebacker after Jack Campbell’s injury, and asked: “Would you make a call on somebody like Jordyn Brooks in Miami?”
Brooks is the real deal. 29 years old. First-team All-Pro in 2025. Led the NFL in tackles. 96 career starts. He has worn the green dot for most of them. He plays downhill, he tackles everything, and he leads a defense — exactly what Dan Campbell loves.
Detroit needs it. Campbell is on IR. Jimmy Rolder is out for the season. Right now it’s Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Trevor Nowaske, Joe Bachie and K.J. Britt holding it down. Good effort, but no star, no play-caller.
Brooks would change that instantly.
Here’s the problem: Miami doesn’t want to let him go. The new regime just gave him a 3-year, $51.3M extension in July through 2029, with close to $13M guaranteed in 2027. If they traded him, they’d eat $15.6M in dead money. Dolphins Wire says it would likely take a LOT for Miami to part with him.
Breer himself admitted Miami doesn’t want to let go of its veteran leaders.
So this is the question for Brad Holmes before today’s 4 p.m. ET deadline: Do you pay the big price for a proven All-Pro leader, or do you trust the guys in the building?
Brooks isn’t just a fill-in. He’s a Campbell replacement who can lead this defense into the playoffs.
Would you do it, Lions fans?
Drop a YES if you want Brooks in Honolulu Blue. 👇
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