Why an NFL-altering trade for the Lions doesn't work

Cincinnati Bengals v Denver Broncos - NFL 2025 | Brooke Sutton/GettyImagesYou've likely read about...a dozen or so trade pieces surrounding the Detroit Lions and edge rusher Trey Hendrickson by now.

The Cincinnati Bengals defender is a free agent in 2026, is a member of a team that's seemingly struggling once again due to key injuries on both sides of the football, and probably isn't looking to deal with another drawn out negotiation process with the same squad that didn't really want to pay him, anyway.

The Detroit Lions, on the flip side, seem keen on paying their guys this offseason. This includes their own star edge rusher, Aidan Hutchinson. He's due for an extension, and a hefty one if…