Lions Acquire Cisco From Jets to Bolster Secondary
Detroit added the safety from New York as it heads to Munich for a matchup with the New England Patriots.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Football
The Detroit Lions acquired safety Andre Cisco from the New York Jets on Monday, a move made to shore up their pass defense. The trade comes after Detroit beat Miami 19-9 on Sunday to extend its winning streak to four games.
Why it matters
The Lions have held opponents to 21 points or fewer in four straight games for the first time since 2016, and the trade adds depth to a unit that is central to that run. The move also comes as the team prepares for a road game in Germany.
Kicker Jake Bates has made 16 of 17 field goal attempts and all 23 extra point tries this season. Cisco brings 59 career starts from his time with Jacksonville, where he was a 2021 third-round pick.
The players
Detroit Lions
The National Football League franchise based in Allen Park, Michigan, which made the trade and faces the Patriots in Munich.
New York Jets
The New York-based NFL franchise that traded safety Andre Cisco to Detroit.
Andre Cisco
A safety who was a 2021 third-round pick by Jacksonville and has started four games this season.
New England Patriots
The Boston-area NFL franchise that Detroit will face in Munich, Germany.
The details
The Lions defeated Miami on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla., limiting the Dolphins to 182 total yards. Cisco was acquired by trade on Monday, and Detroit's Mahogany was limited to special teams against Miami for violating team rules.
Timeline
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026: Lions defeat Miami 19-9.
Monday, Nov. 9, 2026: Lions acquire Andre Cisco from the Jets.
Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 11-12, 2026: Lions practice before departing for Munich.
Season Trajectory
The Lions' four straight games holding opponents to 21 points or fewer is the first such run since 2016, marking a defensive stretch not seen in nearly a decade. Adding Cisco to a secondary that is already producing these results positions Detroit to press that trend into its international trip.
Cisco's addition gives Detroit another experienced option in the secondary as the team's defense has begun producing consistent results. Fantasy managers tracking Lions defensive players should note the change in the depth chart as the team heads overseas.
The takeaway
The Lions' trade for Cisco shows how a team can respond to a winning streak by adding depth where it matters most. Detroit's defensive pattern over the past four games suggests the move was aimed at protecting that momentum.
What happens next
The Lions are scheduled to practice Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 11-12, before departing for Munich to face the Patriots.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Mail Online.
