Getty The Detroit Lions selected defensive end Derrick Moore in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions have been searching for a long-term playmaker to start along the edge opposite Aidan Hutchinson. The team hopes second-round rookie Derrick Moore will be that playmaker.
FOX Sports’ Ben Arthur sees the potential the Lions do. On Thursday, Arthur named the biggest x-factor for every NFC team in the 2026 season. Arthur picked Moore for the Lions.
“With Al-Quadin Muhammad (11 sacks last season) walking in free agency, the Lions must find a dependable edge rusher opposite
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