Who is the top wide receiver target for the Lions?
The Detroit Lions had an unlimited fighting spirit and never-ending confidence in 2021. They finished 3-13, but they took positive strides with Dan Campbell and it’s clear they will continue to climb the ladder in 2022. The Lions have the 10th most cap space in the NFL and the second overall pick to help them make a lot of noise this offseason.
There are quite a few position groups that need to be improved, outside of the QB situation. I’d like to see the Lions continue to build around their QB spot. They drafted Penei Sewell in the 2021 Draft and I’d like to see them build up the OL and weapons around Goff this offseason, as well.
The 2022 NFL free agency is approaching and I’d love to see them add a free agent wide receiver. Here are a few WR free agent options that would make a ton of sense.
Christian Kirk
Christian Kirk would be a beautiful fit for Detroit and he could like the number of targets he would get in the Motor City. Kirk, who is 25 years young, is coming off a career season in receiving yards (982 yards) and receptions (77). It will be hard for the Cardinals to satisfy his aspirations as they currently have DeAndre Hopkins and Rondale Moore.
Amari Cooper
Amari Cooper will be hard to acquire when he most likely becomes a free agent, but I believe he is the most likely big-name WR to consider signing with the Lions. Cooper is still a very talented WR, but he was overpaid and playing in a stacked Cowboys offense for the past couple of years. Cooper ousted 865 yards and 8 touchdowns last season. The Lions should aim to break the bank for him and convince him they are heading in the right direction, too.
Zay Jones
The Las Vegas Raiders soon to be free agent Zay Jones is one of the biggest underrated gems in the free agent WR pool. The 26-year-old Jones recorded 546 yards in an offense with Darren Waller, Hunter Renfrow, and Desean Jackson last offseason. I believe he has the potential to be an 800+ yard receiver in Detroit. Jones would be a great signing for Detroit with or without a bigger free-agent WR signing.
