Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that teams are expected to begin making offers to the Lions for receiver Roy Williams. The trade deadline is October 14. Per Schefter, the Lions are posturing this thing to get not only one or more picks, but also someone who can help the team now. The other possibility is for the Lions to slap the franchise tag on Williams after the season, and then trade him. The fact that Martin Mayhew and Tom Lewand would like to preserve their newfound capacities with the team (and also remain employed) likely is driving the desire to get help now. The other factor is the cap room saved by moving Williams versus the cap room needed to absorb one or more new players. As we understand it, the Lions don’t have much room to maneuver under the current cap. Schefter also reports that the Lions offered Williams for Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Ware prior to the season, and that the Lions asked for two first-round picks when other teams inquired.
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