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Report: The Detroit Lions Are Trading D’Andre Swift

Author Anne Erickson
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 01: D'Andre Swift #32 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball during the second quarter in the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on January 01, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

The Detroit Lions are big news right now, as they have pulled out some surprises during the NFL Draft.

Now, sources are reporting that the Lions are trading starting RB D’Andre Swift. Here’s the scoop.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network broke the news on Twitter, stating, “The #Lions are trading starting RB D’Andre Swift, sources tell me and @TomPelissero, sending him to the #Eagles in exchange for draft pick compensation. With David Montgomery and now first-rounder Jahmyr Gibbs, Swift heads out.”

What do you think of this move? It’s not a total shock, but I personally wanted to see the Lions hold onto Swift. We had such great chemistry in our offense last season, and I don’t want to see that disappear. But, the Eagles are a great team, so he’ll soar there, if these reports are accurate.

What People Are Saying About the Detroit Lions' 1st Round Picks

  • Twitter reaction to the Detroit Lions' 1st round picks

    Jack Campbell is a great pick for the Detroit Lions, the team says via Twitter. Here’s their introductory post! As you can tell from the comments, there are fans who love this pick and others who are skeptical.

  • Twitter reaction to the Detroit Lions' 1st round picks

    Brad Holmes of the Detroit Lions explains why Jack Campbell is a great pick for the Detroit Lions. Welcome home, Jack! Again, as you can tell from the comments, there are fans who love this pick and others who are skeptical.

  • Twitter reaction to the Detroit Lions' 1st round picks

    Welcome to Detroit, Jahmyr Gibbs! Here is the tweet introducing him as a first round pick. The Detroit Lions say he was a must-have for the team next season.

  • Twitter reaction to the Detroit Lions' 1st round picks

    Here it is! Jahmyr Gibbs says he’s super excited to join the Detroit Lions’ team. “I’m honored to join the Detroit Lions family,” he says. He’s our other pick from the night!

    https://twitter.com/Jahmyr_Gibbs1/status/1651770209735262209

  • Twitter reaction to the Detroit Lions' 1st round picks

    Ryan Ermanni of Fox and Woodward Sports says, “If Jahmyr Gibbs is an absolute difference maker and a mismatch on offense–and Jack Campbell is a starting linebacker helping to solidify the middle of the defense, the Lions win the division and host a playoff game does it matter where they are taken? R-E-L-A-X”

  • Twitter reaction to the Detroit Lions' 1st round picks

    Robert Griffin III says, “Detroit Lions fans will LOVE Jahmyr Gibbs. He is a defenders worst nightmare when in space. The Lions will move him all around the field as a running back and a receiver because he is DYNAMITE with the ball in his hands.”

  • Twitter reaction to the Detroit Lions' 1st round picks

    Some poeple weren’t happy with the Lions going with a running back pick. Barstool Detroit pokes fun at it, tweeting, “With the 12th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions select… A RUNNING BACK”

  • Full list of draft picks

    Round 1 (12, from Browns through Texans and Cardinals) — Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
    Round 1 (18) — Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa
    Round 2 (34, from Cardinals) — Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
    Round 2 (45, from Packers) — Brian Branch, CB, Alabama
    Round 3 (68, from Broncos) — Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
    Round 3 (96, compensatory; from Cardinals) — Brodric Martin, DT, Western Kentucky

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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