Tyrell Crosby has been friends with Penei Sewell dating back to Sewell's recruitment at Oregon. Crosby was born in Utah, where Sewell grew up, so the two had a natural connection before Sewell replaced Crosby on the Ducks' offensive line.
Crosby said Tuesday he was happy to see the Detroit Lions make Sewell the No. 7 pick in April's NFL draft, even though six weeks later it has become clear that Sewell's arrival will pave the way for Crosby's eventual departure from Detroit.
Crosby, in his first public comments since the draft, said on Day 1 of mandatory minicamp he is "doing my own thing" and has "never even thought about" a trade, but he did not answer directly when asked if he wants to be shipped out of town.