It makes sense for the Lions. There aren’t many elite-level cornerbacks available right now, but the team needs to fix their problem. If they can’t do it at the same position, though, why not add a companion for Aidan Hutchinson so that quarterbacks aren’t able to even get the ball to open wide receivers? It might work. <\/p>\n
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Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) practices during OTAs at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Thursday, June 11, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n
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The only problem in this hypothetical is that the Steelers don’t want to, and don’t need to trade Alex Highsmith. Right now, they have four capable edge rushers<\/a> and plan to utilize all four of them, just like they did a year ago. <\/p>\n Highsmith is under contract for the next two seasons and could be in line for a pay raise and another long-term deal in the offseason. The Steelers would love to make that happen, and see no reason to try and trade him. <\/p>\n Which means they aren’t reaching out to teams. Which also means that any team that is reaching out to them, needs to come with a strong offer. <\/p>\n One that blows them away. <\/p>\n The starting price probably sits at a second-round pick, but it might take even more. And truthfully, the Steelers may be able to make even more out of it than they initially would think. <\/p>\n The team could toss an Asante Samuel Jr. or Brandin Echols<\/a> into the mix and ask for a much higher pick than they would receive for just that player alone. Something potentially like Highsmith and Samuel for a second and third-round picks for the Lions. <\/p>\n If they’re desperate, they’ll budge. But again, it’s up to Detroit to try and pull this off. The Steelers aren’t searching for it. <\/p>\n
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