he Detroit Lions are in a great position to have a top 5 offense in terms of scoring and yardage again in 2024. But that doesn’t mean the Lions couldn’t use another addition at wide receiver such as Los Angeles Rams wideout Tutu Atwell.
Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton argued the Lions should consider targeting Atwell in a trade for a late-round draft pick. Moton described Detroit as having a “moderate need” at wide receiver.
“At 5’9″, 165 pounds, the 24-year-old isn’t going to win many jump ball opportunities or routinely come down with contested catches,” Moton wrote of Atwell. “On the flip side, he can make big plays with his speed, which may open up the field for other Lions pass-catchers.”
Moton didn’t propose a specific draft pick the Lions should offer for Atwell. But Detroit has four Day 3 selections, giving them some options. Two of those picks are in the sixth round.
With those selections, the Lions landing Atwell in a late-Day 3 pick exchange could be a possibility.
Atwell posted 39 catches for 483 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games with the Rams last season. He has averaged 13.7 yards per reception in his career.
Moton proposed Atwell as a trade chip for the Rams because the team re-signed wideout Demarcus Robinson this offseason.
Why Rams WR Tutu Atwell Could Be a Trade Target for Lions
If Atwell is indeed available, he may be a target for Detroit because the Lions could use additional receiver depth. On March 27, veteran Josh Reynolds elected to leave the Lions to sign a 2-year deal with the Denver Broncos.
Reynolds was second among Lions wideouts in the major receiving categories last season.
