Lions, Bears Eye Broncos for Cornerback Help
Denver's depth at cornerback has drawn interest from two NFC North teams ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
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The Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears could both contact the Denver Broncos about adding a cornerback, according to NFL insider Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. Denver has several cornerbacks who could be moved, including Riley Moss, Jahdae Barron and Ja'Quan McMillian.
Why it matters
Both teams are competing in the NFC North and are looking to bolster their secondaries before the trade deadline. Detroit and Chicago would each add a cornerback if the price is right, as roster depth becomes critical late in the season.
The Lions enter Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins at 5-2 and have multiple injuries to key players, including linebacker Jimmy Rolder, who is out for the rest of the season. Whether either team will make a move before the deadline has not been confirmed.
The players
Jonathan Jones
Jonathan Jones is an NFL insider for The Athletic who covers league transactions and roster moves.
Brad Holmes
Brad Holmes is the general manager of the Detroit Lions, responsible for the team's roster construction and trades.
Dan Campbell
Dan Campbell is the head coach of the Detroit Lions, known for his aggressive, physical approach to the game.
The details
Jonathan Jones reported that Detroit and Chicago are listed among clubs that could try to make a cornerback deal with Denver. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said general manager Brad Holmes and his staff are constantly working on roster upgrades.
Timeline
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026: Lions play the Miami Dolphins.
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET: NFL trade deadline.
Season Trajectory
Late-season trade deadline moves are a recurring way contenders in the NFC North address secondary weaknesses. Detroit and Chicago are both seeking cornerback help as the playoff race tightens.
A trade for a Broncos cornerback would change the depth charts for the Lions or Bears before the playoff push. Fantasy managers should watch the deadline for changes to defensive snap counts.
The takeaway
Teams that are close in the standings often use the trade deadline to fill specific gaps, so cornerback depth could decide how the NFC North race finishes.
What happens next
The NFL trade deadline falls on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET, which will determine whether either team completes a cornerback deal.
Further reading
For more on the Lions' roster moves, see Detroit Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
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