Lions may target Mike Hughes for secondary upgrade before playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
The Detroit Lions, sitting at 5-3 and third in the NFC North, are reportedly considering a trade for cornerback Mike Hughes of the Atlanta Falcons. Hughes, a former first-round pick and previously a Lion, has seen limited playing time this season. Detroit's defense ranks poorly in passing yards and touchdowns allowed, necessitating improvements as they aim for a postseason spot this year after missing out last season. Analyst Bill Barnwell advocates for this low-cost move to bolster the secondary, particularly with injuries affecting current starters.
- •Lions are 5-3 and third in NFC North standings.
- •Mike Hughes has had limited snaps with Atlanta this season.
- •Detroit's secondary ranks 23rd in scoring defense.
- •Injuries to safeties have left the cornerback group vulnerable.
- •Analyst Bill Barnwell suggests Hughes as a potential trade target.
- 7:44 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Urged to Trade for Former First-Round Cornerback
"The Detroit Lions may be 5-3 through eight weeks, but that’s only good enough for third place in the NFC […]
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