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Detroit Lions: 5 trades we’d love to see the Pride make

By Steven Mullenax

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 1: Linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 1: Linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos stands on the field before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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Von Miller, OLB

The Lions found their premier pass rusher when they agreed to dole out a whopping $90 million over the next five years to sign former New England Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers this offseason. Yet, Flowers has had a slow start in Motown, racking up 15 total tackles and one sack through four games. The jury is out whether Flowers will become the type of defender Detroit needs or not.

But one thing that is clear. The Lions need more pass rush. Detroit’s defense has recorded 9.0 sacks so far this season. There are only five other NFL teams with less. And even if Flowers is able to pound out his yearly 7.0 sacks, no franchise in the league has an excess of pass rushers. It’s one of the reasons Detroit held onto former first-rounder Ezekiel Ansah for as long as they did.

Sitting at 1-4, the Broncos could be looking to unload some of their roster talent in preparation for a rebuild. Would they be willing to part ways with former Super Bowl MVP and seven-time Pro Bowler linebacker Von Miller to do so? Possibly. But the recent season-ending injury suffered by 2018 first-rounder Bradley Chubb could make such a move complicated. But Chubb is clearly Denver’s future.

Miller, who posted 14.5 sacks just last season, is 30-years old. He has a base salary of $17 million this season and is scheduled to make $35 million in base over the following two seasons in Denver. According to Spotrac.com, the Broncos have a potential out in his contract next offseason. Combined with their poor record, it may be enough to open the door for possible trade negotiations.

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