Lions Urged to Add ‘Underrated’ Edge Rusher at Trade Deadline

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With a key injury to the team’s other starting defensive end, the Lions could feel even more urgency as the trade deadline approaches this year. Lions Land 4.5-Sack Edge Rusher for Day 3 PickSI.com’s Matt Verderame suggested one trade for all 32 NFL teams ahead of this month’s deadline, suggesting the Lions could send a third-round pick to the Saints for edge rusher Carl Granderson. Verderame called Granderson an “underrated” pass rusher who is having a productive season despite the defensive woes in New Orleans. Lions Lose Key PlayerThe Lions are already shorthanded in their edge rushing group after starter Marcus Davenport was placed on injured reserve with a chest injury. After the game, Lions head coach Dan Campbell gave Muhammad the game ball and the backup defensive end had a strong message for his teammates.