Social media approves of Donovan Peoples-Jones trade for Detroit Lions, but desires greater return

The Detroit Lions made a trade to acquire wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones from the Cleveland Browns. Some fans were disappointed with the team's lack of moves to address other positions.

The NFL trade deadline has recently passed, and the Detroit Lions, although not making a major splash as some fans had hoped, were not completely silent. In a move to address their need for a wide receiver, particularly after Marvin Jones departed for personal reasons, the Lions acquired Donovan Peoples-Jones from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick. However, some fans expressed disappointment on social media as the team did not address other positions, particularly the defensive line, especially in light of the San Francisco 49ers' acquisition of Chase Young and the Philadelphia Eagles' addition of Kevin Byard.

It is worth noting that the Lions are heading into their bye week with an impressive 6-2 record, following their dominant performance against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football. The Lions outgained the Raiders 486-157 in their 26-14 victory, showcasing their strength. While the defensive front did not pose a problem against the Raiders, with the Lions recording six sacks, the pass rush has been inconsistent throughout the season, particularly evident in their games against the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks, where they allowed a combined total of 75 points.

As expected, there were critics and skeptics, as there always are when it comes to the Lions. However, there were also supporters on social media who believed that the Lions' moves, or lack thereof, were sufficient. Let's take a closer look at how the online community reacted to the Lions' trade deadline decisions.

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