The Detroit Lions appeared determined to land their WR1 of the future this offseason and were willing to make a big trade in order for that to come to fruition.
Heading into the 2022 NFL draft, it was revealed that the San Francisco 49ers and star wide receiver Deebo Samuel were at odds. With Samuel in the final year of his rookie contract and requesting a trade, the 49ers decided to explore what type of return he would draw on the trade market.
When the draft arrived, there were two teams reportedly in the conversation to try and acquire Samuel, the Lions and the New York Jets, with each reportedly proposing an offer to the 49ers.