The idea first surfaced around last year’s trade deadline, but after his trade request at the start of Super Bowl week, it gained momentum.
The Detroit Lions need a strong edge rusher to complement Aidan Hutchinson, and Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland due to clear disagreements with the Browns regarding the future.
VWhile it would be wise for Lions general manager Brad Holmes to explore trade talks for Garrett, and a deal might be more feasible than skeptics suggest, it’s still highly unlikely.
Detroit will pay the price required to land him. Meanwhile, the Browns will likely have to soften their stance on not trading him (which seems inevitable at some point).
Instead of focusing on a potential Garrett trade, let’s examine some more realistic trade options for the Lidley Chubb, Miami Dolphins
Chubb missed the entire 2024 season due to a severe right knee injury sustained late in 2023 (torn ACL, meniscus, and patella tendon).
While Miami remained in the playoff race as his 21-day activation window expired, this may have influenced their decision not to bring him back, though head coach Mike McDaniel denied it.
Chubb had his most well-rounded season with Miami in 2023 (11 sacks, 73 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, six forced fumbles, and 70 quarterback pressures) and posted solid numbers in 2022, splitting time between Denver and Miami after a trade.
Although Chubb missed the last season, he still has three years left on his deal. However, only $10 million of his salary for this year is guaranteed—and only for injury (per Spotrac).
Miami has stated they expect him back, and moving him before June 1 would leave them with significant dead money and minimal cap savings.
Ultimately, the Dolphins may want to rework their pass-rushing unit, and Chubb appears to be the most expendable. Given these factors, his trade cost would likely be low.
