In the end, this proposal isn’t in the best interest of the Detroit Lions, because the Lions would have to give up so much to get Crosby. If Brad Holmes wants to prevent Crosby from going to a competitor, it would solve that problem, but overall, this idea is really a pipe dream. Contact me with your thoughts.
The Lions should pursue a major trade to strengthen their defense. Adding another elite edge rusher would ease the pressure on Hutchinson.
Posted October 25, 2025
Judging by the Detroit Lions‘ strong 5-2 record heading into their bye week, it’s a given that their roster is solid, but that isn’t stopping NFL experts and analysts from proposing that the Lions work out a major trade to beef up their defense. The Lions just wrapped up a winning Week 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, October 19, and the final score was 24-9, despite the team’s injured secondary.
The Detroit Lions’ defense is spearheaded by defensive end Aidan Hutchison, who has six sacks to date this season, linebacker Jack Campbell, who’s clocked 34 tackles and defensive back Brian Branch, with 23 tackles, according to NFL statistics and research. They would benefit from having another strong edge rusher in the fold, and even though they have Marcus Davenport set to return in November or December, it would take some pressure off of Hutchinson to have another A-list edge rusher.
Enter Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders, who has accumulated 63.5 sacks in his career. He’s been on the wish-list of Lions enthusiasts for years now. Crosby is a Michigan native, who is from Lapeer, and played football at Eastern Michigan. Crosby and Hutchinson would be the kind of duo that would scare any NFL opponent.
Jayden Daniels Blasts Vikings for ‘Exploiting’ Carson Wentz — ‘Protect Your Players, Not Your Pride’
For Commanders fans, this story hit deeper than any touchdown this season. Their rookie quarterback didn’t just throw passes this week — he threw truth into the heart of the NFL.
Thursday Night Football ended in disaster for Minnesota. The Vikings were crushed 37-10 by the Los Angeles Chargers, but what broke fans most wasn’t the score — it was the image of Carson Wentz, battered, clutching his arm, forced to stay on the field while his team trailed by more than four touchdowns. The pain on his face said everything that the coaching staff refused to.
Then came the viral post. NFL fan @BrownSpiderCLE shared a 24-second video showing Wentz being flattened by Chargers defenders, paired with the caption:
“Down 24 points… his arm is falling off the bone… The Vikings CLEARLY don’t GAF about Carson Wentz’s health.”
Within hours, it passed 589,000 views and exploded into a firestorm. Fans across the league demanded answers, accusing head coach Kevin O’Connell and the Vikings’ front office of risking Wentz’s long-term health for optics.
And while Minnesota’s leadership stayed silent, a voice from Washington spoke louder than the entire Vikings organization. Jayden Daniels, the Commanders’ rookie QB, posted a message that froze the timeline:
“The game’s tough enough already. You don’t have to break people just to look tough. Protect your men — always.”
The tweet went viral instantly, gathering 30,000 likes and reposts from ESPN,
Bleacher Report Gridiron, and former NFL players like RGIII and Ryan Clark. Daniels followed up with another message that captured hearts across the league:
“Some of y’all cheer when guys play through pain, but you wouldn’t last a snap feeling what they feel. We’re not machines.”
#ProtectOurPlayers began trending in D.C. as fans rallied around their young quarterback. On Commanders Nation, one post summed up the mood perfectly:
“We once blamed Wentz. Now we just hope he’s treated like a human. Thank you, Jayden.”
The shift was profound — a fanbase that once mocked Wentz now stood behind him because one of their own reminded them what empathy looks like.
Meanwhile, O’Connell avoided questions about Wentz’s status, calling it “a team decision.” But the silence spoke volumes. As one fan wrote,
“If that was Mahomes, they’d have carried him off the field in gold. Wentz just got left to bleed purple.”
Late that night, Daniels pinned his message to the top of his profile:
“If you lead a team, protect your people. That’s the only way they’ll believe in you.”
In a league obsessed with toughness, a 23-year-old from Washington reminded everyone that leadership isn’t about shouting in the locker room — it’s about standing up when others stay silent. For Commanders fans, it wasn’t just pride in their quarterback’s words; it was pride in the humanity he brought back to the game.
