Lions encouraged to trade edge rusher Payton Turner before season starts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:53 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Detroit Lions are facing pressure to trade defensive end Payton Turner as they prepare for the new season. Aidan Hutchinson, a standout edge rusher, calls for a suitable complement, but the team has been building depth without securing a top-tier player. Analysts suggest that if the Lions are satisfied with their current edge depth during the preseason, Turner could be a viable trade candidate despite having missed last season due to injury. The team signed Turner in March but could capitalize on his pedigree by moving him if they find a satisfactory deal.
- •Lions signed Payton Turner in March 2026.
- •Turner has shown limited performance with the Saints.
- •Aidan Hutchinson needs a strong partner on the edge.
- •Analysts see Turner as a logical trade candidate.
- •Lions are assessing their defensive depth before the preseason.
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