3 Detroit Lions who could end up on the trade block before Week 1

The Detroit Lions are in unprecedented air as a legit Super Bowl contender heading into the 2024 season. They also have a loaded roster, virtually unrivaled in the league, which has been quite a journey too over the course of the Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell regime.

It ultimately means the Lions have a surplus of talent, and 53 roster spots to fill come final cuts before the season starts. Some younger players could be brought back on the practice squad, but there will be some good players who are let go.

On a different tangent than outright cutting players others teams may quickly bring aboard for themselves, the Lions may have some veteran players who become trade candidates between now and Week 1. Some offers may even come on that front, allowing the Lions to recoup an asset for someone who may not make their roster.

Here are three Lions players who could be traded before Week 1.

3 Detroit Lions players who could be traded before Week 1

3. DL John Cominsky

Cominisky has been mentioned as a potential preseason trade candidate a couple times now, and it makes some sense. The Lions have a lot of competition along the defensive front, and Cominsky took a pay reduction this offseason in lieu of potentially (though probably unlikely) being cut. It's possible he was given an either or scenario, and he took the pay cut rather than be let go.

Cominsky's inside-outside versatility is an asset for him, and he's certainly someone who could appeal to other teams who may need a defensive line piece as camp and the preseason rolls on. His production dropped last season compared to 2022, but he certainly proved capable in 2022 (and tough, playing with a club on his hand after thumb surgery).

As training camp looms, it seems unlikely the Lions would actively shop Cominsky right now. But he needs a strong training camp, and if he's not pretty well in line to make the roster that could change and he becomes a tradeable asset from an area of depth.