Detroit Lions Writer Suggests Absurd Trade Involving Isaac TeSlaa

The Detroit Lions are always full of surprises during draft season.

But one recent idea floating around might be a little too bold, even for a front office known for thinking outside the box.

According to Lions writer Mike Payton, there is at least a theoretical scenario where Detroit could consider moving wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa.

Yes, that Isaac TeSlaa.

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Where the idea comes from

Payton points to one key detail.

Detroit has been doing extensive work on wide receivers, including attending a private workout for Jordyn Tyson.

“The Lions have been looking at receivers. Specifically, the Lions have been looking at some of the top receivers,” Payton wrote. “They were at Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson’s personal workout over the weekend, and they did not spend all that money sending scouts out there to smokescreen teams. That makes no sense at all.”

In other words, this is not random interest.

It is intentional.

The logic behind the “absurd” idea

Detroit has been searching for a true X receiver for years.

While TeSlaa is widely viewed as someone who could grow into that role, Payton suggests Tyson may offer a higher ceiling.

“The Lions have been looking for an X receiver for years, and while TeSlaa is expected to be that guy, Tyson is an upgrade,” Payton explained. “He has elite potential and adds the element that the Lions have wanted on offense for so long.”