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286 trades in the archive involving the Detroit Lions, newest first.
On April 25, 2026, Buffalo Bills sent a 2026 fifth-round pick (No. 168, became Kendrick Law) to Detroit Lions for a 2026 fifth-round pick (No. 181, became Zane Durant).
On April 24, 2026, Detroit Lions sent a 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 50, became D'Angelo Ponds) and a 2026 fourth-round pick (No. 128, became Connor Lew) to New York Jets for a 2026 second-round pick (No. 44, became Derrick Moore).
Houston acquired running back David Montgomery from Detroit in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a 2026 4th-Round pick and a 2027 7th-Round pick. Montgomery then agreed to a 2-year, $16.5M renegotiated contract with $10M guaranteed, a $6.5M signing bonus and an $8.25M AAV, while Scruggs joins Detroit with 1-year and $1.58M remaining on his rookie contract.
On August 27, 2025, Detroit Lions sent WR Tim Patrick to Jacksonville Jaguars for nothing.
On April 26, 2025, Detroit Lions sent a 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 182, became Andres Borregales) and a 2025 seventh-round pick (No. 228, became Brashard Smith) to New England Patriots for a 2025 fifth-round pick (No. 171, became Miles Frazier).
On April 25, 2025, Detroit Lions sent a 2025 third-round pick (No. 102, became Tai Felton), a 2026 third-round pick (No. 100, became Jalen Huskey), and a 2026 third-round pick (No. 81, became Albert Regis) to Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2025 third-round pick (No. 70, became Isaac TeSlaa), a 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 182, became Andres Borregales), and a 2026 sixth-round pick (No. 205, became Skyler Gill-Howard).
On April 25, 2025, Denver Broncos sent a 2025 second-round pick (No. 57, became Tate Ratledge) and a 2025 seventh-round pick (No. 230, became Dan Jackson) to Detroit Lions for a 2025 second-round pick (No. 60, became RJ Harvey) and a 2025 fourth-round pick (No. 130, became Malachi Moore).
On November 5, 2024, Cleveland Browns sent a 2026 seventh-round pick (No. 222, became Tyre West) and OLB Za'Darius Smith to Detroit Lions for a 2025 fifth-round pick (No. 164, became Yahya Black).
On April 27, 2024, Detroit Lions sent a 2024 fifth-round pick (No. 164, became Jaylin Simpson), a 2024 sixth-round pick (No. 201, became Micah Abraham), and a 2025 fourth-round pick (No. 134, became Que Robinson) to Philadelphia Eagles for a 2024 fourth-round pick (No. 132, became Sione Vaki) and a 2024 sixth-round pick (No. 210, became Christian Mahogany).
On April 27, 2024, Detroit Lions sent a 2025 third-round pick (No. 92, became Jalen Milroe) to New York Jets for a 2024 fourth-round pick (No. 126, became Giovanni Manu).
Day 3 of the 2024 draft: DET traded up from #205 to #189, sending its 2024 6th (#205) and 2024 7th (#249) to HOU for 2024 6th (#189). DET drafted DT Mekhi Wingo (LSU) at #189; HOU drafted RB Jawhar Jordan at #205 and OL LaDarius Henderson at #249.
On April 25, 2024, Dallas Cowboys sent a 2024 first-round pick (No. 24, became Terrion Arnold) and a 2025 seventh-round pick (No. 228, became Brashard Smith) to Detroit Lions for a 2024 first-round pick (No. 29, became Tyler Guyton) and a 2024 third-round pick (No. 73, became Cooper Beebe).
On March 13, 2024, Detroit Lions sent a 2024 third-round pick (No. 92, became Jalen McMillan) to Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 2024 sixth-round pick (No. 201, became Micah Abraham), a 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 196, became Ahmed Hassanein), and CB Carlton Davis.
On October 31, 2023, Cleveland Browns sent WR Donovan Peoples-Jones to Detroit Lions for a 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 204, became Ajani Cornelius).
Conditional 2025 pick swap (DET 6th / NYJ 7th) did not convey: Denzel Mims was waived 2023-08-18 and did not make the 53-man roster, so no picks changed hands.
On May 25, 2023, Detroit Lions sent a 2026 seventh-round pick (No. 233, became Zach Durfee) to Jacksonville Jaguars for K Riley Patterson.
On April 29, 2023, Detroit Lions sent a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 249, became Moro Ojomo) and RB D'Andre Swift to Philadelphia Eagles for a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 219, became Antoine Green) and a 2025 fourth-round pick (No. 134, became Que Robinson).
On April 28, 2023, Detroit Lions sent a 2023 second-round pick (No. 55, became Rashee Rice) and a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 194, became Keondre Coburn) to Kansas City Chiefs for a 2023 second-round pick (No. 63, became Marvin Mims), a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 249, became Moro Ojomo), and a 2023 fourth-round pick (No. 122, became Jon Gaines).
On April 28, 2023, Detroit Lions sent a 2023 second-round pick (No. 48, became Cody Mauch) and a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 159, became Dontayvion Wicks) to Green Bay Packers for a 2023 second-round pick (No. 45, became Brian Branch).
On April 28, 2023, Denver Broncos sent a 2023 third-round pick (No. 68, became Hendon Hooker) and a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 139, became Clayton Tune) to Detroit Lions for a 2023 second-round pick (No. 63, became Marvin Mims) and a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 183, became JL Skinner).
Day 3 of the 2023 draft. DET moved up for DT Brodric Martin (Western Kentucky) at No. 96, sending Nos. 122, 139 and 168 to ARI.
2023 draft-night trade. ARI drafted OT Paris Johnson Jr. (Ohio State) at No. 6; DET drafted RB Jahmyr Gibbs (Alabama) at No. 12 and TE Sam LaPorta (Iowa) at No. 34.
On April 11, 2023, Atlanta Falcons sent a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 159, became Dontayvion Wicks) to Detroit Lions for CB Jeff Okudah.
On November 1, 2022, Detroit Lions sent a 2023 fourth-round pick (No. 119, became Chamarri Connor), a 2024 fourth-round pick (No. 129, became Isaac Guerendo), and TE T.J. Hockenson to Minnesota Vikings for a 2023 second-round pick (No. 55, became Rashee Rice) and a 2024 third-round pick (No. 73, became Cooper Beebe).
On April 30, 2022, Detroit Lions sent a 2022 sixth-round pick (No. 181, became Kyron Johnson) to Philadelphia Eagles for a 2022 sixth-round pick (No. 188, became Malcolm Rodriguez) and a 2022 seventh-round pick (No. 237, became Chase Lucas).
2022 draft-night trade. DET moved up for WR Jameson Williams (Alabama) at No. 12; MIN drafted S Lewis Cine (Georgia) at No. 32 and LB Brian Asamoah (Oklahoma) at No. 66.
On August 31, 2021, Denver Broncos sent a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 183, became JL Skinner) and WR Trinity Benson to Detroit Lions for a 2022 seventh-round pick (No. 234, became Jonathan Ford) and a 2022 fifth-round pick (No. 145, became Darian Kinnard).
On May 1, 2021, Cleveland Browns sent a 2021 fourth-round pick (No. 113, became Derrick Barnes) and a 2021 seventh-round pick (No. 257, became Jermar Jefferson) to Detroit Lions for a 2022 fourth-round pick (No. 107, became Dameon Pierce) and a 2021 fifth-round pick (No. 153, became Tony Fields).
On March 17, 2021, Detroit Lions sent a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 235, became Lew Nichols) to Los Angeles Rams for DT Michael Brockers.
Agreed/reported 2021-01-30; officially completed 2021-03-17 (start of league year).
On October 27, 2020, Dallas Cowboys sent DE Everson Griffen to Detroit Lions for a 2021 sixth-round pick (No. 192, became Quinton Bohanna).
Patriots traded CB Michael Jackson to the Lions for a conditional 2022 7th-round pick. The pick never conveyed: Jackson was waived September 3, 2020, never made the 53-man roster, and no New England-origin 7th appears in Detroit's 2022 draft — New England's only 2022 7th, #242, went to Miami/Carolina in the Isaiah Ford trade and was used on Kalon Barnes.
On April 25, 2020, Detroit Lions sent a 2020 fourth-round pick (No. 109, became John Simpson) to Las Vegas Raiders for a 2020 fourth-round pick (No. 121, became Logan Stenberg) and a 2020 fifth-round pick (No. 172, became Jason Huntley).
On April 24, 2020, Detroit Lions sent a 2020 third-round pick (No. 85, became Julian Blackmon), a 2020 fifth-round pick (No. 149, became Danny Pinter), and a 2020 sixth-round pick (No. 182, became Michael Onwenu) to Indianapolis Colts for a 2020 third-round pick (No. 75, became Jonah Jackson) and a 2020 sixth-round pick (No. 197, became John Penisini).
On March 19, 2020, Detroit Lions sent CB Darius Slay to Philadelphia Eagles for a 2020 third-round pick (No. 85, became Julian Blackmon) and a 2020 fifth-round pick (No. 166, became Quintez Cephus).
On March 18, 2020, Detroit Lions sent a 2020 fifth-round pick (No. 172, became Jason Huntley) to New England Patriots for a 2020 seventh-round pick (No. 235, became Jashon Cornell) and SS Duron Harmon.
On October 22, 2019, Detroit Lions sent a 2021 seventh-round pick (No. 235, became Wyatt Hubert) and SS Quandre Diggs to Seattle Seahawks for a 2020 fifth-round pick (No. 172, became Jason Huntley).
On August 30, 2019, Cleveland Browns sent a 2022 seventh-round pick (No. 234, became Jonathan Ford) and QB David Blough to Detroit Lions for a 2022 seventh-round pick (No. 223, became Isaiah Thomas).
On April 27, 2019, Atlanta Falcons sent a 2019 fourth-round pick (No. 117, became Austin Bryant) and a 2019 sixth-round pick (No. 186, became Ty Johnson) to Detroit Lions for a 2019 fourth-round pick (No. 111, became Kendall Sheffield).
On April 26, 2019, Detroit Lions sent a 2019 third-round pick (No. 88, became Cody Barton) and a 2019 sixth-round pick (No. 204, became Travis Homer) to Minnesota Vikings for a 2019 third-round pick (No. 81, became Will Harris).
On October 30, 2018, Detroit Lions sent WR Golden Tate to Philadelphia Eagles for a 2019 third-round pick (No. 88, became Cody Barton).
On October 24, 2018, Detroit Lions sent a 2019 fifth-round pick (No. 142, became Ben Burr-kirven) to New York Giants for DT Damon Harrison.
On September 1, 2018, Carolina Panthers sent a conditional 2019 seventh-round pick (No. 228, became Tommy Sweeney) to Detroit Lions for LT Corey Robinson.
On August 23, 2018, Detroit Lions sent a 2020 seventh-round pick (No. 217, became Jauan Jennings) to San Francisco 49ers for OLB Eli Harold.
On May 3, 2018, Detroit Lions sent DT Akeem Spence to Miami Dolphins for a 2019 seventh-round pick (No. 229, became P.J. Johnson).
On April 28, 2018, Detroit Lions sent a 2019 third-round pick (No. 73, became David Montgomery) to New England Patriots for a 2018 fourth-round pick (No. 114, became Da'Shawn Hand).
On April 27, 2018, Detroit Lions sent a 2018 second-round pick (No. 51, became Anthony Miller) and a 2018 fourth-round pick (No. 117, became Jordan Whitehead) to New England Patriots for a 2018 second-round pick (No. 43, became Kerryon Johnson).
On September 2, 2017, Detroit Lions sent CB Johnson Bademosi to New England Patriots for a 2019 sixth-round pick (No. 204, became Travis Homer).
On August 31, 2017, Detroit Lions sent G Laken Tomlinson to San Francisco 49ers for a 2019 fifth-round pick (No. 142, became Ben Burr-kirven).
On June 15, 2017, Detroit Lions sent a 2018 sixth-round pick (No. 194, became Russell Gage) to Los Angeles Rams for LT Greg Robinson.
On April 28, 2017, Detroit Lions sent a 2017 third-round pick (No. 85, became Antonio Garcia) to New England Patriots for a 2017 third-round pick (No. 96, became Kenny Golladay) and a 2017 fourth-round pick (No. 124, became Jalen Reeves-Maybin).
On November 1, 2016, Detroit traded Johnthan Banks to Tampa Bay for a conditional 2018 seventh-round pick. The condition was never met — Tampa Bay waived Banks on December 3, 2016 — so no pick changed hands.
On October 25, 2016, Detroit Lions sent a 2017 seventh-round pick (No. 239, became Noah Brown) and OLB Kyle Van Noy to New England Patriots for a 2017 sixth-round pick (No. 215, became Brad Kaaya).
On August 28, 2016, Detroit Lions sent WR Jeremy Kerley to San Francisco 49ers for G Brandon Thomas.
On May 9, 2016, Detroit Lions sent nothing to New England Patriots for ILB Jon Bostic.
On August 31, 2015, Detroit Lions sent K Kyle Brindza to Tampa Bay Buccaneers for TE Tim Wright.
On August 25, 2015, Detroit Lions sent TE Michael Williams to New England Patriots for a 2017 seventh-round pick (No. 250, became Pat O'Connor).
On August 2, 2015, Detroit Lions sent CB Mohammed Seisay to Seattle Seahawks for a 2016 sixth-round pick (No. 202, became Anthony Zettel).
On May 2, 2015, Detroit Lions sent a 2016 third-round pick (No. 77, became Daryl Worley) to Philadelphia Eagles for a 2015 fourth-round pick (No. 113, became Gabe Wright).
On May 1, 2015, Detroit Lions sent a 2015 third-round pick (No. 88, became Danielle Hunter) and a 2015 fifth-round pick (No. 143, became MyCole Pruitt) to Minnesota Vikings for a 2015 third-round pick (No. 80, became Alex Carter).
On April 30, 2015, Denver Broncos sent a 2015 first-round pick (No. 28, became Laken Tomlinson), a 2015 fifth-round pick (No. 143, became MyCole Pruitt), a 2016 fifth-round pick (No. 169, became Antwione Williams), and G Manuel Ramirez to Detroit Lions for a 2015 first-round pick (No. 23, became Shane Ray).
On April 15, 2015, Detroit Lions sent a 2015 seventh-round pick (No. 231, became Joey Iosefa) and DE George Johnson to Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 2015 fifth-round pick (No. 168, became Michael Burton).
On March 10, 2015, Baltimore Ravens sent a 2015 seventh-round pick (No. 231, became Joey Iosefa) and DT Haloti Ngata to Detroit Lions for a 2015 fourth-round pick (No. 122, became Za'Darius Smith) and a 2015 fifth-round pick (No. 158, became Shaquille Riddick).
On May 10, 2014, Dallas Cowboys sent a 2014 fifth-round pick (No. 158, became Caraun Reid) and a 2014 seventh-round pick (No. 229, became Nate Freese) to Detroit Lions for a 2014 fifth-round pick (No. 146, became Devin Street).
On May 9, 2014, Detroit Lions sent a 2014 second-round pick (No. 45, became Paul Richardson), a 2014 fourth-round pick (No. 111, became Russell Bodine), and a 2014 seventh-round pick (No. 227, became Kiero Small) to Seattle Seahawks for a 2014 second-round pick (No. 40, became Kyle Van Noy) and a 2014 fifth-round pick (No. 146, became Devin Street).
On August 25, 2013, Buffalo Bills sent ILB Chris White to Detroit Lions for QB Thaddeus Lewis.
On April 27, 2013, Detroit Lions sent a 2013 fifth-round pick (No. 137, became Jesse Williams) to Seattle Seahawks for a 2013 fifth-round pick (No. 165, became Sam Martin) and a 2013 sixth-round pick (No. 199, became Theo Riddick).
On October 30, 2012, Detroit Lions sent a 2014 fifth-round pick (No. 150, became Aaron Lynch) to Jacksonville Jaguars for WR Mike Thomas.
On April 28, 2012, Detroit Lions sent a 2012 fourth-round pick (No. 117, became Joe Looney) to San Francisco 49ers for a 2012 fourth-round pick (No. 125, became Ronnell Lewis) and a 2012 sixth-round pick (No. 196, became Jonte Green).
On April 28, 2012, Detroit Lions sent a 2012 fifth-round pick (No. 158, became Jack Crawford) and a 2012 seventh-round pick (No. 230, became Nathan Stupar) to OAK for a 2012 fifth-round pick (No. 148, became Chris Greenwood).
On April 28, 2012, Detroit Lions sent a 2012 seventh-round pick (No. 219, became Trevor Guyton) and a 2013 fourth-round pick (No. 102, became Josh Boyce) to Minnesota Vikings for a 2012 fifth-round pick (No. 138, became Tahir Whitehead) and a 2012 seventh-round pick (No. 223, became Travis Lewis).
Draft-day: Seattle trades #57 (Mikel Leshoure), #157 and #209 to Detroit for #75, #107, #154 (Richard Sherman) and #205.
On August 31, 2010, Detroit Lions sent LT Tyler Polumbus to Seattle Seahawks for a 2012 seventh-round pick (No. 219, became Trevor Guyton).
Draft-day: Lions send 2010 R7 #220 to Eagles for 2011 R6. PHI drafts Jamar Chaney.
Draft-day: Lions send 2010 R2 #34, R4 #100 and R7 #214 to Vikings for R1 #30 (Jahvid Best) and R4 #128. MIN drafts Mickey Shuler at #214.
On April 19, 2010, Denver Broncos sent a 2010 seventh-round pick (No. 220, became Jamar Chaney) and TE Tony Scheffler; Detroit Lions sent LB Ernie Sims; Philadelphia Eagles sent a 2010 fifth-round pick (No. 137, became Perrish Cox).
The Lions acquired guard Rob Sims from the Seahawks, swapping late-round 2010 picks and sending defensive end Robert Henderson to Seattle.
On March 9, 2010, Atlanta Falcons sent CB Chris Houston to Detroit Lions for a 2010 sixth-round pick (No. 171, became Shann Schillinger).
On March 5, 2010, Cleveland Browns sent a 2010 seventh-round pick (No. 214, became Mickey Shuler) and DT Corey Williams to Detroit Lions for a 2010 fifth-round pick (No. 146, became Cam Thomas).
On September 4, 2009, Buffalo Bills sent S Ko Simpson to Detroit Lions for a 2010 seventh-round pick (No. 209, became Levi Brown).
On June 26, 2009, Detroit Lions sent S Gerald Alexander to Jacksonville Jaguars for WR Dennis Northcutt.
On April 26, 2009, Detroit Lions sent a 2009 third-round pick (No. 65, became Shonn Greene) to New York Jets for a 2009 third-round pick (No. 76, became DeAndre Levy), a 2009 fourth-round pick (No. 115, became Sammie Hill), and a 2009 seventh-round pick (No. 228, became Lydon Murtha).
2009 draft day 2: Broncos send 2010 R5 #146 and 2009 R7 to Lions for 2009 R6 #174 (Tom Brandstater).
On March 14, 2009, Detroit Lions sent a 2009 fifth-round pick (No. 137, became Jason Phillips) and DE Cory Redding to Seattle Seahawks for LB Julian Peterson.
On February 28, 2009, Dallas Cowboys sent CB Anthony Henry to Detroit Lions for QB Jon Kitna.
On October 14, 2008, Dallas acquired Roy Williams from Detroit for its 2009 first-round pick (No. 20, used on Brandon Pettigrew) and third-round pick (No. 82, used on Derrick Williams). Detroit's 2009 seventh-rounder (No. 210) went the other way to Dallas, which later traded it to Atlanta — the Falcons drafted Vance Walker at No. 210.
Lions moved up to #64 for Kevin Smith; Dolphins got #66 (Kendall Langford) and #176.
Saints moved up to #144 for DeMario Pressley; Lions got #146 (Jerome Felton) and #218.
Lions moved up to #92 for Cliff Avril; Cowboys got #111 and a 2009 fourth-rounder.
Chiefs moved up to #15 for Branden Albert; Lions got #17 (Gosder Cherilus), #66 and #136.
Browns acquired DT Shaun Rogers from the Lions for CB Leigh Bodden and a third-round pick (#87 Andre Fluellen).
Lions moved up to #117 for Manuel Ramirez; Rams got #139 and #154.
On April 28, 2007, Detroit Lions sent QB Josh McCown and WR Mike Williams to OAK for a 2007 fourth-round pick (No. 105, became A.J. Davis).
Draft-day: Lions send 2007 R2 #66 and R5 #145 to Saints for R2 #58. DET drafts Ikaika Alama-Francis; NO drafts David Jones.
Bills moved up to #34 for Paul Posluszny; Lions got #43 (Drew Stanton) and #74.
Lions moved up to #61 for Gerald Alexander; Ravens got #74 and #101.
Rams acquired DE James Hall from the Lions for a fifth-round pick (#154).
On March 1, 2007, Denver Broncos sent a 2007 fifth-round pick (No. 158, became Johnny Baldwin), T George Foster, and RB Tatum Bell to Detroit Lions for a 2007 sixth-round pick (No. 176, became Rufus Alexander) and CB Dre' Bly.
On May 12, 2006, Detroit Lions sent QB Joey Harrington to Miami Dolphins for a 2007 fifth-round pick (No. 145, became David Jones).
On April 24, 2005, Detroit Lions sent a 2006 fourth-round pick (No. 106, became Garrett Mills) to New England Patriots for a 2005 fifth-round pick (No. 145, became Dan Orlovsky) and a 2005 seventh-round pick (No. 206, became Johnathan Goddard).
On April 23, 2005, Detroit Lions sent a 2005 second-round pick (No. 41, became Michael Roos) and a 2005 fourth-round pick (No. 113, became David Stewart) to Tennessee Titans for a 2005 second-round pick (No. 37, became Shaun Cody).
On April 19, 2005, Detroit Lions sent a 2005 seventh-round pick (No. 223, became Marcus Maxwell) to San Francisco 49ers for Kyle Kosier.
On April 24, 2004, Detroit Lions sent a 2004 second-round pick (No. 36, became Junior Siavii), a 2004 fourth-round pick (No. 105, became Samie Parker), and a 2005 fifth-round pick (No. 147, became Alphonso Hodge) to Kansas City Chiefs for a 2004 first-round pick (No. 30, became Kevin Jones).
On April 24, 2004, Cleveland Browns sent a 2004 first-round pick (No. 7, became Roy Williams) and a 2004 second-round pick (No. 37, became Teddy Lehman) to Detroit Lions for a 2004 first-round pick (No. 6, became Kellen Winslow II).
Cowboys trade 2003 7th (#236) to Lions for RB Aveion Cason
Cardinals trade 2003 7th (#220) to Lions for WR Larry Foster
On August 23, 2002, Detroit Lions sent G Brenden Stai to Washington Redskins for a 2003 fifth-round pick (No. 144, became James Davis).
On April 22, 2001, Detroit Lions sent a 2001 sixth-round pick (No. 180, became Arther Love) and a 2001 seventh-round pick (No. 216, became Owen Pochman) to New England Patriots for a 2001 fifth-round pick (No. 149, became Mike McMahon).
On April 21, 2001, Detroit Lions sent a 2001 third-round pick (No. 78, became Will Peterson) and a 2001 fourth-round pick (No. 114, became Cedric Scott) to New York Giants for a 2001 second-round pick (No. 61, became Shaun Rogers).
On April 21, 2001, Detroit Lions sent a 2001 second-round pick (No. 48, became Matt Light) to New England Patriots for a 2001 second-round pick (No. 50, became Dominic Raiola) and a 2001 sixth-round pick (No. 173, became Jason Glenn).
Eagles trade 1999 R5 #137 (Tyree Talton) to Lions for a 2000 R4.
Dolphins trade 1999 1st (#27, orig 49ers, Aaron Gibson) to Lions for #39 (J.J. Johnson), #70, #142
On 1999 draft day, the Dolphins moved up to No. 70, sending Detroit third- and seventh-rounders (Nos. 72 and 232).
The Ravens traded quarterback Scott Mitchell to the Lions for a 1999 third-rounder and a conditional 2000 fifth-rounder.
Packers trade 1999 R7 #232 (Jermaine Haley) to Lions for RB Glyn Milburn.
On April 19, 1998, Detroit Lions sent a 1998 third-round pick (No. 79, became Brad Jackson), a 1998 fifth-round pick (No. 143, became Scott Shaw), and a 1998 sixth-round pick (No. 172, became John Dutton) to Miami Dolphins for a 1998 second-round pick (No. 60, became Charlie Batch).
On March 24, 1998, Detroit Lions sent a 1998 fourth-round pick (No. 113, became Shawn Barber) to OAK for LB Rob Fredrickson.
Cowboys trade 1997 2nd (#54) to Lions for 3rd (#65) and 4th (#101)
Seahawks trade 1996 1st (#17, orig Raiders) to Lions for #21 (Pete Kendall) and 3rd #91
The Lions moved up to No. 76 in the third round, sending three picks (Nos. 86, 119, 195) to the Patriots. Detroit drafted DB Ryan Stewart.
The Lions acquired the No. 91 pick from the Chiefs for safety William White.
Lions trade 1996 2nd (#55, DeRon Jenkins) and 7th (#236) to Broncos for RB Glyn Milburn
On May 31, 1995, Detroit Lions sent FB Ty Hallock to New York Giants for DB Corey Raymond.
On April 22, 1995, Detroit Lions sent a 1995 third-round pick (No. 82, became Steve McLaughlin) and a 1995 fourth-round pick (No. 115, became Lovell Pinkney) to STL for a 1995 third-round pick (No. 70, became David Sloan).
On April 18, 1995, Detroit Lions sent RB Derrick Moore to San Francisco 49ers for a 1995 fifth-round pick (No. 163, became Ronald Cherry).
Jets trade 1993 2nd (#33) to Lions for 1993 2nd (#36) and 1993 5th (#120)
Lions trade 1993 1st (#8) and 1993 4th (#89) to Saints for LB Pat Swilling
Browns trade 1993 3rd (#68) to Lions for DT Jerry Ball
Patriots trade 1992 6th (#145) to Lions for 1992 6th (#165), 1992 7th (#194), 1992 10th (#277) and 1992 12th (#333)
Cowboys trade 1992 2nd (#56) to Lions for 1992 3rd (#82), 1992 4th (#109) and 1992 9th (#250)
Saints trade WR Brett Perriman to Lions for 1992 5th (#138)
Lions trade 1991 2nd (#37), 1991 3rd (#64) and 1991 4th (#108) to Cowboys for DT Kelvin Pritchett
Washington acquired defensive tackle Eric Williams from Detroit for running back James Wilder and a 1991 fourth-round pick (#108).
Lions sent WR John Ford to Seahawks; terms were not publicly disclosed.
Lions trade QB Chuck Long to Rams for 1991 3rd (#58)
Lions trade the #2 overall pick to the Chiefs for the #3 pick and a second-rounder (#29).
Lions trade tight end Jimmie Giles to the Eagles for a 1988 ninth-round pick (#234).
Colts trade tight end Derrick Ramsey to the Lions for a 1988 twelfth-round pick (#308).
Lions trade down from #19, picking up #32 and #102 from San Francisco.
Lions trade WR Tracy Porter to the Colts for a 1984 10th-round pick (#259).
The Rams trade a 1983 fifth-round pick to Detroit for G Russ Bolinger.
Houston's 1982 seventh-round pick goes to Detroit.
Buffalo's 1982 seventh-round pick moves through the Rams to Detroit.
Chargers acquire DE John Woodcock from Detroit for a 1982 twelfth-round pick.
New England sent a 1981 ninth-round pick (No. 240) to Detroit.
The Lions acquired Baltimore's 1980 third-round pick; the return is unknown.
The Lions acquired defensive tackle Cleveland Elam from the 49ers for a 1980 second-round pick.
The Colts acquired quarterback Greg Landry from the Lions for three draft picks.
The Lions acquired tackle Gordon Jolley from the Seahawks for past considerations.
The Lions acquired defensive tackle Bill Cooke and Seattle's 1979 eighth-round pick from the Seahawks for defensive end Ernie Price.
The Lions acquired offensive tackle Bob McKay from the Patriots for New England's 1979 twelfth-round pick.
The Lions acquired linebacker Garth Ten Napel from the Buccaneers for Tampa Bay's 1981 fifth-round pick and cash.
The Lions acquired kicker Skip Butler from the Cowboys for Dallas' 1979 eleventh-round pick.
The Lions acquired offensive tackle Bob McKay from the Patriots for tight end Jim Mitchell.
The Chiefs acquired quarterback Bill Munson from the Lions for Detroit's 1980 eighth-round pick.
The Giants acquired running back Marsh White from the Lions for Detroit's 1979 eleventh-round pick.
The Giants acquired defensive end Dave Gallagher from the Lions for Detroit's 1979 eighth-round pick.
The Bills acquired running back Stan Winfrey from the Lions for Detroit's 1979 eleventh-round pick.
The Chargers acquired guard Mike Montler from the Lions for Detroit's 1979 eighth-round pick.
The Chiefs acquired running back John Brockington from the Lions for Detroit's 1979 tenth-round pick.
The Vikings acquired linebacker Dave Washington from the Lions for Minnesota's 1979 sixth-round pick.
The Dolphins acquired linebacker Dave Washington from the Lions for Detroit's 1979 fifth-round pick.
The Lions acquired wide receiver Freddie Scott and Baltimore's 1978 fourth-round pick from the Colts for defensive tackle Herb Orvis.
The Broncos acquired defensive end William Gay and defensive back Charlie West from the Lions for Detroit's 1979 sixth-round pick.
The Lions acquired running back Eddie Payton from the Chiefs for Kansas City's 1978 third-round pick.
Washington acquired defensive back Charlie West and defensive end William Gay from the Lions for Washington's 1978 fourth-round pick.
The Chargers acquired linebacker Jim Laslavic from the Lions for Cleveland's 1978 fifth-round pick.
The Lions acquired punter Tom Skladany from the Browns for Cleveland's 1978 fifth-round pick.
The Vikings acquired linebacker Dave Washington from the Lions for Minnesota's 1978 sixth-round pick.
The Lions acquired linebacker Dave Washington from the 49ers for San Francisco's 1978 eighth-round pick.
The Lions acquired Steve Mike-Mayer from the 49ers for a 1978 eighth-round pick.
The Lions acquired Fred Steinfort from the Seahawks for cash.
The Lions acquired Marv Hubbard from the Raiders for cash.
The Lions sent Herman Weaver to the Broncos for two 1978 draft picks.
The Seahawks acquired quarterback Bill Munson from the Lions for a 1977 fifth-round pick.
The Bills traded wide receiver J.D. Hill to the Lions for a 1977 first-round pick.
The Lions swapped first-round picks with the Bears during the 1976 draft, moving down from No. 8 to No. 10 and adding a third-rounder.
The Lions sent a 1976 fourth-rounder to Miami for Larry Ball and a fifth-rounder.
The Steelers sent tight end John McMakin to Detroit for a 1977 fifth-round pick.
The Patriots traded center Jon Morris to the Lions for a 1976 sixth-round pick.
The Broncos and Lions swapped linebacker Bill Laskey for guard Chuck Walton.
The Lions sent fullback Leon Crosswhite to New England for 1975 and 1976 draft picks.
The 49ers sent Joe Reed to the Lions for a 1976 fifth-round pick.
The Vikings sent Charlie West to the Lions for a 1975 third-round pick.
The Broncos sent Leroy Mitchell to the Lions for a 1975 ninth-round pick.
The Lions acquired Jimmie Jones from the Broncos for Al Barnes.
The Lions acquired Sam Wyche from the Redskins for Bill Cappelman.
The Lions acquired Edd Hargett from the Oilers for a 1975 fifteenth-round pick.
The Cardinals acquired Charlie Potts from the Lions for $200 cash.
The Lions acquired Archie Pearmon from the Patriots for cash.
The Lions sent Jim Teal to the Rams for a 1975 ninth-round pick.
The Browns acquired Ben Davis from the Lions for a 1975 fifth-round pick.
The Eagles acquired Willie Germany from the Lions for Mike Evans.
The Lions and Saints swapped 1974 first-round picks, with Dave Thompson going to New Orleans.
The Lions acquired Miller Farr from the Cardinals for a 1974 fourth-round pick.
The Falcons acquired Willie Germany from the Lions for a 1974 fifth-round pick.
The Lions acquired Gene Howard from the Rams for a 1974 draft pick.
The Colts acquired John Gordon from the Lions for a 1974 tenth-round pick.
The Colts re-acquired their own 1974 fourth-round pick from the Lions for Jim O'Brien.
The Lions acquired Brian Goodman from the Rams for a 1974 ninth-round pick.
The Colts acquired Joe Schmiesing from the Lions for a 1974 fourth-round pick.
The Saints acquired Adrian Young from the Lions for a 1974 sixth-round pick.
The Bears swapped first-round picks with the Lions on draft day, sending Kansas City's No. 17 pick and a third-rounder for Craig Cotton and the No. 19 pick.
Lions trade a 1973 fifth-round pick to Washington for John Hilton.
Lions trade a 1973 sixth-round pick to the Cardinals for Rick Ogle.
Lions trade Al Clark to the Rams for a 1973 third-round pick (from Oakland).
Lions trade Jim Benien to the Patriots for a 1973 fifth-round pick.
Browns trade a 1973 eighth-round pick to the Lions for Jerry Rush.
Cowboys trade Jim Benien to the Lions for an undisclosed draft pick.
Lions trade Ray Parson to the Cardinals for Joe Schmiesing.
Browns trade Bill Yanchar to the Lions for an undisclosed draft pick.
Falcons trade Rudy Redmond, Sonny Campbell and a 1973 fourth-round pick to the Lions for a 1972 second-round pick (#41, Steve Okoniewski).
The Lions acquired Bill Cappleman from the Eagles for a 1972 third-round pick.
The Falcons acquired Philadelphia's 1972 second-round pick from the Lions for Paul Gipson.
The Lions sent a 1972 fifth-round pick to the Rams for Dick Evey.
The Cowboys acquired Detroit's 1972 fourth-round pick from the Lions for Ron Jessie.
The Broncos sent Carl Cunningham to the Lions for Roger Shoals.
The Lions acquired quarterback Greg Barton from the Eagles for three draft picks.
The Lions acquired Philadelphia's 1971 second-round pick for Larry Watkins.
The Lions acquired the Rams' 1971 sixth-round pick from the Eagles for Denis Moore.
The Lions acquired Chuck Hughes from the Eagles for Bob Parker.
The Lions acquired Len Persin from the Eagles for a 1971 tenth-round pick.
Lions trade Mike Alford to the Falcons.
On September 4, 1968, the St. Louis Cardinals traded Dave Gambrell to the Detroit Lions for a third-round pick in the 1969 draft (#73).
On August 30, 1968, the New York Giants traded Bill Swain and Randy Triplett to the Detroit Lions for Bill Maher, a third-round pick in 1969 (#60), and a 1970 draft pick.
On August 13, 1968, the Detroit Lions traded quarterback Earl Sweetan to the New Orleans Saints for Flea Roberts and a third-round pick in the 1969 draft (#59).
In early August 1968, the Atlanta Falcons traded Andy Bowling to the Detroit Lions for a 1969 draft pick.
On July 20, 1968, the Atlanta Falcons traded Chuck Sieminski to the Detroit Lions for a 1969 draft pick.
On May 1, 1968, the Los Angeles Rams traded quarterback Bill Munson and a 1969 third-round pick (#73) to the Detroit Lions for Pat Studstill, Tommy Watkins, quarterback Milt Plum, and a 1969 first-round pick (#8).
On January 31, 1968, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions swapped late-round picks: Minnesota sent its 1969 16th-rounder (#407 John Stahl) to Detroit for Detroit's 1968 17th-rounder (#445 Bill Hull).
On January 30, 1968, the San Francisco 49ers traded linebacker Dave Kopay to the Detroit Lions for a third-round pick in 1968 (#65 Lance Olssen) and a fourth-round pick in 1969 (#86 Jim Sniadecki).
Lions trade Roger Brown to the Rams for 1968 first- and third-round picks and a 1969 second-round pick.
On October 2, 1966, Detroit Lions sent RB Joe Don Looney to Washington Redskins for a 1967 sixth-round pick (No. 144, became Don Bandy).
On August 10, 1966, Detroit Lions sent a 1967 fifth-round pick (No. 114) to Philadelphia Eagles for DE Jerry Mazzanti.
On August 8, 1966, Baltimore Ravens sent John McGuire to Detroit Lions for a 1967 sixth-round pick.
Lions traded Errol Linden to the Browns for a 1962 8th-round pick.
Vikings selected Dave Whitsell from the Lions in the 1961 expansion draft. Later traded MIN->NYG 1961-07-01.
Vikings selected Dave Middleton from the Lions in the 1961 expansion draft.
Vikings selected Grady Alderman from the Lions in the 1961 expansion draft.
Browns trade Jim Ninowski to Detroit for Bob Long and a 1961 first-round pick.
1960 expansion draft: Dallas selects three players from Detroit.
The Steelers acquired quarterback Bobby Layne from the Lions in exchange for quarterback Earl Morrall, a 1959 second-round pick, and a 1960 fourth-round pick.
The Giants acquired Carl Karilivacz from the Lions in exchange for a 1959 fourth-round pick.
The Lions acquired Tom Tracy from the Steelers for a 1959 sixth-round pick.
The Lions acquired Jim Gibbons from the Browns.
Lions traded DB Val Joe Walker to the 49ers; the return was never documented.
Packers sent QB Tobin Rote and DB Val Joe Walker to the Lions for tackles Oliver Spencer and Norm Masters, guard Jim Salsbury, and halfback Don McIlhenny.
The Giants acquired defensive tackle Dick Modzelewski from the Lions for defensive tackle Ray Krouse.
The Lions acquired defensive tackle Dick Modzelewski from the Steelers.
The Lions acquired end Bob Long from the Rams for a 1956 second-round pick that became Leon Clarke.
The Packers purchased Clarence Johnson from the Lions.
The Redskins traded their 1954 fourth-round pick to the Lions.
Green Bay trades Gus Cifelli to Detroit.
The Eagles acquired a 1953 fifth-round pick from Detroit.
The Browns acquired a 1953 third-round pick from Detroit for fullback Robert Smith.
The Lions acquired Sonny Gandee from the Texans.
The Cardinals acquired a 1952 second-round pick from the Lions.
The Browns traded Jim Martin and four other players to the Lions for Detroit's 1952 first- and sixteenth-round picks, plus two players and cash.
Yanks trade QB Bobby Layne to the Lions for end Bob Mann.
Browns trade fullback Chuck Schroll to Detroit for the Lions' 1951 12th-round pick.
Allocated from the AAFC New York Yankees to DET in the 1950 dispersal draft.
Allocated from the AAFC New York Yankees to DET in the 1950 dispersal draft.
Allocated from the AAFC Los Angeles Dons to DET in the 1950 dispersal draft.
Allocated from the AAFC Los Angeles Dons to DET in the 1950 dispersal draft.
Allocated from the AAFC Chicago Hornets to DET in the 1950 dispersal draft.
Allocated from the AAFC Chicago Hornets to DET in the 1950 dispersal draft.
Allocated from the AAFC Chicago Hornets to DET in the 1950 dispersal draft.
Allocated from the AAFC Chicago Hornets to DET in the 1950 dispersal draft.
Allocated from the AAFC Buffalo Bills to DET in the 1950 dispersal draft.
Allocated from the AAFC Buffalo Bills to DET in the 1950 dispersal draft.
Browns forego AAFC claim to Doak Walker for Detroit's 1950 2nd-round pick.
On January 20, 1950, Detroit Lions sent nothing to Philadelphia Eagles for a 1950 second-round pick (No. 27).
Detroit trades the draft rights to No. 2 overall pick Johnny Rauch to Boston for the rights to No. 3 overall pick Doak Walker.
Detroit traded the rights to Glenn Davis to the Los Angeles Rams for a 1948 first-round draft pick (No. 6, Y.A. Tittle).
Pittsburgh traded Bill Dudley to Detroit for a 1948 first-round draft pick (No. 3, Bobby Layne), Bob Cifers, Paul White, and the rights to Bob Chappuis.
Green Bay traded Merv Pregulman to Detroit for Damon Tassos and a 1948 fifth-round draft pick.
The Cleveland Rams sold halfback Bob Brumley to the Detroit Lions for cash.
Detroit traded wingback Art Van Tone to the Pittsburgh Steelers; he was released without appearing in a game.
Green Bay traded end Ed Frutig to the Detroit Lions.
Detroit traded tailback Jack Lowther to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Washington traded fullback Andy Farkas to the Detroit Lions.
Washington sold end John Hober to the Detroit Lions for cash.
Brooklyn acquired Tony Aiello from Detroit.
Detroit acquired Bob Keene from the Cleveland Rams.
The Boston Yanks purchased guard Augie Lio from Detroit.
The Boston Yanks purchased fullback Dave Smukler from Detroit.
The Detroit Lions have made 286 trades in the Football Trade Trees archive, spanning from 1944 to 2026.
The Detroit Lions have traded most often with the New England Patriots (22 trades).
By assets moved, the Detroit Lions' biggest trade in the archive was on Jun 12, 1951 (Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions): The Browns traded Jim Martin and four other players to the Lions for Detroit's 1952 first- and sixteenth-round picks, plus two players and cash. See the full tree
The earliest Detroit Lions trade in the archive is from Jul 13, 1944.
The most recent Detroit Lions trade in the archive is from Apr 25, 2026.