Detroit Lions Stand Pat as Trade Deadline Expires

Read more on the Detroit Lions decision not to make any deals by the NFL trade deadline

The trade deadline has now come and gone and the Detroit Lions did not decide to get involved in any of the wheeling and dealing that takes place at the deadline. 

In recent weeks, several players found themselves the target of trade rumors, including running back Kerryon Johnson, linebacker Jarrad Davis and wide receiver Marvin Jones. 

"They can do what they have to do. Right now, I’m a Lion and I’m in a Lions jersey and I’m playing for the Lions. If I’m out there, I’m practicing, that’s what I’m doing now, I’m putting on the No. 11 jersey with the Lions until further notice," Jones said Sunday following the Colts game. "So there’s nothing for me to worry about or even ask. What they do, that’s what they do, so that’s just what it is."

Jones was also asked whether or not he needed clarification about his future from general manager Bob Quinn or head coach Matt Patricia. 

"I don’t need clarification. I’ve been in here long enough. Running good, feel good, so whatever it is, that’s what it is," he said. 

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn / © Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press

Last week, Quinn made the decision to trade a conditional sixth-round draft pick to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for veteran defensive end Everson Griffen. 

Beyond adding a veteran to aid the defensive line, Detroit decided as an organization not to add or remove any players from the roster. 

An additional variable that has now come into play is the potential of an expansion of the NFL playoff field as a result of the global pandemic. 

Thus, more teams may have halted their wheeling and dealing due to a belief of being in playoff contention. 

The Detroit Lions (3-4) take on the Minnesota Vikings (2-5) this Sunday from U.S. Bank Stadium. 

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