Should Lions Trade Darius Slay to Jaguars for DE Yannick Ngakoue?

DE Yannick Ngakoue would be a great addition to the Lions' defensive line. Should Detroit try to trade for Ngakoue?

John Maakaron | Mar 6, 2020

One of the league's best pass rushers that was franchise-tagged is looking for a new team.

Defensive end Yannick Ngakoue expressed via social media that he was looking forward to continuing his career in the NFL with another franchise.

"The Jaguars are aware I no longer have interest in signing a long term contract in Jacksonville. Duval, I love you and gave you guys everything I got. I’m thankful for the journey and look forward to continuing my career elsewhere," Ngakoue tweeted.

Ngakoue was set to become a free agent before the Jaguars decided to place the franchise tag on him.

If the Lions are interested in pursuing him, a trade will have to take place to secure his services.

Ngakoue has recorded 17.5 sacks over the last two years.

Some scouts have noted that his rush defense ability will need to evolve in the coming years because he is not as stout and consistent in that part of his game.

Jeff Risdon of USA Today's Lions Wire believes Detroit should make a play to acquire the talented defensive end.

"Yannick Ngakoue adds another premium name to the list for the Detroit Lions to investigate as a solution to the team’s pass-rush woes.

The Lions have some assets that could interest the cap-strapped Jaguars in a swap. Devon Kennard will make less than half of Ngakoue’s franchise tag figure and plays the same basic position. Cornerback Darius Slay would be a tougher sell because the Jaguars will not have the cap room available to sign him to his desired long-term contract, not without making other cuts first."

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