ALLEN PARK -- The Lions haven't had an issue getting sacks this season. They've had great coverage spill into extended plays, and that's allowed players, primarily linebackers, to get the quarterback on the ground.
That isn't why they are trading for Damon Harrison, the defensive tackle they are in the process of sending a fifth-round pick to the Giants to acquire. He has 4.5 sacks over the past 3.5 seasons. He's here to fix the run defense, which ranks tied for last in the league in yards per carry allowed. He isn't coming to bolster the pass rush much.