Proposed Trade Sends Lions $26 Million CB to Replace Terrion Arnold

Pundits have linked the Detroit Lions to a lot of veteran defenders on the trade market recently. That’s only going to increase with cornerback Terrion Arnold injured.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Monday that Arnold has a serious shoulder injury.

“Unfortunately, he’s going to be out for a while,” Campbell said. “He’s going to be out for a long time.”

Campbell added it’s possible Arnold won’t play again in 2025.

With that and the other injuries the Lions are dealing with at cornerback, Detroit is a strong candidate to acquire a cornerback before the NFL trade deadline.

On Monday, A to Z Sports’ Mike Payton proposed the Lions trade a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for Rasul Douglas.

The Dolphins are a week or two away, and maybe a loss or two, from plummeting into full rebuild mode, and I doubt the veteran Douglas wants any part of that,” wrote Payton.

“What he might like is the chance to come back to the NFC North and beat up on his former team, the Green Bay Packers, a little bit. Douglas is still playing at a high level right now, and the Dolphins have a chance to get something out of this.

Douglas won the Super Bowl as a rookie with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2017. The 30-year-old spent three years with the Eagles and then one with the Carolina Panthers in 2020.

Over the past four years, Douglas has played for the Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills and Dolphins.

Douglas has earned about $26.8 million in his nine-year NFL career,

Why the Lions Could Acquire Rasul Douglas

The veteran cornerback could be exactly what the Lions need. He doesn’t offer any long-term upside. In fact, Douglas is only signed through the 2025 season.

But two years ago, the Lions drafted Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw to be their future at cornerback. Those two haven’t fulfilled their draft stock yet, but injuries have been a significant reason why.

Acquiring Douglas gives the Lions a starting cornerback to replace Arnold only this season. Then next year, Detroit could return to its developmental plan at cornerback.

This season, he has started three of five contests. Douglas has registered 19 combined tackles and four pass defenses.

Douglas has started 83 games in the NFL. Last season, he posted 58 combined tackles and five pass defenses in 15 starts for the Bills.

With Douglas, the Lions could replace Arnold in the short term rather cheaply too. A sixth-round pick is a small price to pay for a starter even for half a season.

Could Terrion Arnold Return for Lions in 2025?

It’s possible Arnold misses the rest of the 2025 campaign. That’s why acquiring a veteran cornerback with starter experience makes sense for the Lions.

But Douglas is a potential perfect fit for Detroit because if Arnold does return, Douglas could slide into a reserve role.

Douglas has played 90% of Miami’s defensive snaps this season. But there were two games he didn’t start. Douglas has come off the bench at various times in his career even over the past handful of years when he’s generally been a starter.

Without Arnold, the Lions are set to rely more upon veterans Amik Robertson, Rock Ya-Sin and Avonte Maddox. In addition to Arnold and Rakestraw, Lions cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Khalil Dorsey are both out.

Douglas would give the Lions additional cornerback insurance.

Robertson started four games for Detroit last season. During his first start Sunday, he had six combined tackles, one pass defense and an interception.

Ya-Sin and Maddox are each in their first seasons with the Lions. Ya-Sin has nine combined tackles and two pass defenses in 2025 while Maddox has six tackles.

Jake Ferguson Makes History with Historic Start to 2025 NFL Season

The Dallas Cowboys’ tight end Jake Ferguson is proving to be one of the league’s most impressive players early in the 2025 NFL season, and he's doing so in historic fashion. The 26-year-old former Wisconsin Badgers standout is off to a red-hot start, already making waves with his remarkable consistency and productivity in the Cowboys’ offense. After five games, Ferguson has racked up 41 receptions for 272 yards and three touchdowns, putting him on track to surpass his 2023 season, where he earned his first Pro Bowl appearance with 761 receiving yards.

Ferguson’s breakout campaign took another monumental step in the Cowboys’ 37-22 victory over the New York Jets in Week 5. The game saw Ferguson contribute seven receptions for 49 yards, two of which resulted in touchdowns, but it was his 40th reception of the season that stole the headlines. His achievement not only marked a personal milestone, but also placed him in rare company among tight ends in NFL history.

The Cowboys celebrated the historic moment by announcing Ferguson’s achievement on social media, writing: “Jake Ferguson is the fourth tight end in NFL history with 40 receptions in the first five games of a season, joining Antonio Gates (40 in 2007), Eric Johnson (41 in 2004), and Zach Ertz (41 in 2018).” Ferguson’s achievement was monumental, cementing his place among some of the league's all-time greats at the position.

This performance is just the latest in a season that has seen Ferguson develop into one of the most reliable targets on the Cowboys' offense. With his new four-year, $50 million contract extension, Ferguson has proven his value as a key piece of the team’s attack. His refined skills and well-rounded ability to stretch the field, make tough catches, and be a consistent option for quarterback Dak Prescott have made him invaluable, especially considering the injuries to other key offensive players.

Perhaps most impressively, Ferguson’s early-season production has placed him in the Cowboys’ own history books. By logging at least five receptions in each of the first five games of the season, Ferguson has joined franchise legend Jason Witten as the only two tight ends in Cowboys history to achieve such a feat. Witten, widely regarded as one of the best tight ends in NFL history, was a constant force for the Cowboys for nearly two decades. To be mentioned alongside Witten is a clear sign that Ferguson is more than capable of stepping into the massive shoes left by the franchise’s former star tight end.

While Ferguson's individual accomplishments are certainly worth celebrating, they have also helped keep the Cowboys competitive in the NFC East. With a 2-2-1 record after the win over the Jets, the Cowboys are still in the playoff hunt, and much of that has to do with Ferguson's contributions. The offense, once centered around Dak Prescott and star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, is now benefiting from Ferguson's emerging role as one of the team’s most dangerous weapons.

The Cowboys will look to continue their momentum when they face the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. With Ferguson continuing his historic pace, the Cowboys’ offense will be a tough unit to stop, and Ferguson’s contributions could be the key to helping the team push further toward playoff contention.

For now, Ferguson is focused on keeping the pressure on and continuing his exceptional start to the 2025 season. If he keeps up this level of play, there’s no telling how high his stock—and the Cowboys’ playoff hopes—will rise.