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Lions deal cornerback Michael Jackson to Patriots for 2022 draft pick

Hours after announcing the team intended to waive Michael Jackson on Sunday, the Detroit Lions found a trade partner in the New England Patriots, shipping the cornerback in exchange for an undisclosed selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

The Lions and Patriots have been frequent trade partners during Bob Quinn's tenure as general manager. The deal involving Jackson marks the eighth successful deal between the two sides since the Lions hired Quinn in 2016.