Giants add RHP Gregory Santos, option Blade Tidwell
Giants welcome back pitcher Gregory Santos, option Blade Tidwell.
The Detroit Lions actively sought to trade up in the 2026 NFL Draft, aiming for the No. 13 overall pick held by the Los Angeles Rams. They were not passive during the draft and made several calls to explore their options.
The Detroit Lions werenât just sitting on their hands during the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
They were making calls.
And for a moment, they had their sights set on moving up.
According to reporting from The Athletic, Detroit showed interest in trading up to No. 13 overall, a pick held by the Los Angeles Rams.
The Lions werenât alone in exploring that slot, but nothing ultimately came together.
Hereâs the full context from The Athleticâs reporting:
âThe trade offers that came the Ramsâ way at No. 13 were âsoft,â a team source told The Athletic. The Dallas Cowboys traded up to take Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. The Detroit Lions had interest in moving up, a team source said, but the return didnât excite in a draft that thinned out considerably by Day 3 due to so many college players returning for name, image and likeness compensation.â
That lines up with how Detroit has operated under general manager Brad Holmes.
Interest? Sure.
Overpay? Not happening.
Holmes has never been afraid to move up.
But only when the value matches the conviction.
In this case, the Lions explored the possibility, evaluated the cost, and chose discipline over urgency.
Thatâs been a consistent theme during his tenure.
The Detroit Lions aimed to trade up to the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Los Angeles Rams held the No. 13 overall pick that the Detroit Lions were interested in trading for.
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This yearâs class presented a unique challenge.
With more college players returning to school for NIL opportunities, the overall depth of the draft took a hit. That meant the board thinned out faster than usual.
In that kind of environment, giving up additional picks to move upâeven just a few spotsâbecomes a tougher sell.
Despite not moving up, Detroit still came away with offensive tackle Blake Miller at No. 17.
And based on everything weâve heard since, that was a player they were more than comfortable taking without sacrificing extra assets.
Sometimes patience pays off.
The Lions were in the mix to move up.
They just didnât see enough value to pull the trigger.
And in typical Brad Holmes fashion, they trusted the board, stayed disciplined, and still landed a player they believe fits their long-term vision.
Thatâs not playing it safe.
Thatâs playing it smart.