Report: The “Absolutely Stacked” team implores the Lions to trade for a veteran wide receiver.

 

The Houston Texans now have a plenty of wide receiver depth after acquiring Stefon Diggs, something the Detroit Lions might utilize. According to ESPN’s Bill Barnwell, the clubs might support one another. The Lions are reportedly interested in trading for veteran wide receiver Robert Woods, which would provide the Texans with a draft pick and some salary cap relief. Additionally, it would enable the Lions to make up for some of the output that was lost when Josh Reynolds, a receiver, left in free agency. The “Odd Man Out” is Robert Woods. The Texans have a very strong wide receiver group now that Diggs, Tank Dell, Nico Collins, and the gifted John Metchie are all back to full health after missing their rookie season due to a slow start and a leukemia diagnosis last year. He pointed out that Woods’ contract is a little heavy on the salary cap and that the significant additions to the wide receiver position could make him expendable. Woods, who earns a basic salary of $6.3 million this season and doesn’t play much on special teams, is probably going to be the odd man out, according to Barnwell. “Only $1.3 million of that total is guaranteed, but if Woods doesn’t retire or accept a salary reduction for the remaining amount, the Texans will probably set him go.Barnwell surmised that the Lions might provide an alternative, possibly dealing for Woods and relieving the Texans of their salary cap burden in exchange for a mid-round draft pick. Woods, an 11-year veteran who began working for theThe Receiver Room Is for Lions With Reynolds leaving in free agency, the Lions have an opening at the No. 3 receiving spot, as ESPN’s Eric Woodyard reported. Using the rapport he developed with quarterback Jared Goff while playing for the Los Angeles Rams, he was a dependable third option last season, hauling in 40 receptions for 608 yards and five touchdowns. “There’s a chance for someone to emerge into a significant position, even though the Lions have [Amon-Ra] St. Brown, an All-Pro, and Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta back,” wrote Woodyard. Jameson Williams, a third-year receiver, along with Donovan Peoples-Jones and Antoine Green, will undoubtedly be considered. Isaiah Williams, a former Illinois wide receiver, was also signed as an undrafted

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