2. DaRon Bland, Dallas Cowboys
After leading the league with nine interceptions in 2023 (and an NFL single-season record five pick-sixes), with Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro nods as he finished fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, a foot injury delayed Bland's 2024 season debut until almost Thanksgiving. He was pretty good in the seven games he played though, with 41 total tackles, five pass breakups and a top-30 PFF coverage grade among cornerbacks.
Bland is now entering the final year of his contract, and barring something unforeseen the Cowboys have another big contract coming to their books as Micah Parsons is lined up to get a new deal at or toward the top of the edge rusher market. So the idea of them entertaining trade offers for Bland is not egregious, and his 2025 cap number is just shy of $5.3 million.
Bland would also be a replacement for Davis if the Lions have to do so. But in a broad sense, in case Davis is gone, it makes sense to have him somewhere on the trade pivot radar.
1. Greg Newsome, Cleveland Browns
This one is obvious, but absolutely true.
Newsome is coming off a down year in 2024, as he allowed 9.6 yards per target and a 112.5 passer rating along with a dismal 54.0 coverage grade from Pro Football Focus. All of those numbers were noticeably better in 2023 (6.7 yards per target allowed, 74.8 passer rating allowed, 69.9 coverage grade). He was also far better than last season in each of his first two seasons (2021 and 2022).
Newsome is set to play out his fifth-year option this year ($13.37 million), and he'll turn 25 in May. The Browns have shown zero inclination to keep him around long-term, as trade rumors linger (some tying the Lions to interest in him) going back about a year.
Newsome has solid size (6-foot, 192 pounds) and he can play outside or in the slot. The idea he could be traded is not new, and as the Browns look to get right with the salary cap they can clear his entire $13.37 million off their books by moving him. If they have to replace Davis, most likely, this former first-round pick is as easy a trade pivot as it gets.