Social media likes Donovan Peoples-Jones trade for Detroit Lions, but wanted more
The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, and while the Detroit Lions may not have made the big splash that some fans were hoping they would, they weren't completely quiet.
The Lions made a deal to bring former Michigan wide receiver and Cass Tech graduate Donovan Peoples-Jones over from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft selection.
Wide receiver was certainly a need for the Lions, especially after Marvin Jones left the team for personal reasons, but some fans on social media were left feeling disappointed since the team did not address the defensive line or any other positions, especially after the San Francisco 49ers traded for Chase Young and Philadelphia Eagles added Kevin Byard.
MORE ON THE DEAL: Detroit Lions trade for WR Donovan Peoples-Jones from Cleveland Browns
The Lions are heading into their bye week with a 6-2 record after dominating the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, outgaining them 486-157 in their 26-14 win. While the defensive front wasn't an issue against the Raiders with the Lions racking up six sacks, the pass rush has been inconsistent week-to-week, most notably against the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks when the Lions allowed a combined 75 points.
Of course there were a fair amount of naysayers, as there always are with the Lions, but there were also those on social media who thought the Lions did more than enough. Here is a look at how the social media world felt about the Lions trade deadline moves (or lack thereof).
Another contender stacking their roster at the deadline…wow 🤦🏾♂️ these excuses for the Lions sound dumber and dumber https://t.co/dxzBWICrZq
— Eric Vincent (@IAmEricVincent) October 31, 2023
Ahh, the people’s Jones, Donovan. https://t.co/EqVQtSQDc3
— Ty Schalter (@tyschalter) October 31, 2023
What a disappointing trade deadline for the Lions, DPJ addition is nice but.. come on man
— Tweet (@Lmjp1017) October 31, 2023
I’d like to remind you all that the Lions are 6-2 and in first place. Christ guys. You’d think they’d just gone into sell mode.
— Jed 🇬🇧 (@TigersJUK) October 31, 2023
And then they are gonna got smoked in the playoffs
— Explore (@Explore7777) October 31, 2023
@Lions fan base after trade deadline pic.twitter.com/BbP9GM9FhD
— mack walker (@ripcity82) October 31, 2023
Lions EASILY won the trade deadline
— Lions 2023-24 SuperBowl champs (@BigCatAlterEgo1) October 31, 2023
@Lions how can Gm Holmes be so aggressive on draft day and so weak/meek at the trade deadline - not getting a rushed huge mistake
— Barry Bob (@OurBullies3) October 31, 2023
Perfect encapsulation of #NFLTradeDeadline day, this was me a few seconds ago.
TV: "Browns are trading Donovan People Jones ..."
Me: "Meh. Who would want him?"
TV: "... To the Detroit Lions."
Me: "You know he's actually a pretty versatile nice piece. I like it."@Lions— Shad Powers (@shad_powers) October 31, 2023
#Lions WR Core Now
WR1:Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR2:Jason Reynolds
WR3:Donovan Peoples-Jones
WR4:Jameson Williams
Young and talented lineup #NFLTradeDeadline— NFL Kobe (@SportsSeason1) October 31, 2023
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