With playoff dreams turning into serious Super Bowl aspirations, the Detroit Lions are reportedly eyeing a massive move: targeting a $31 million star who’s become a top trade candidate across the NFL.

Insiders point to Washington Commanders’ Jonathan Allen, a dominant defensive tackle with All-Pro upside, as the perfect fit. With Washington heading into a rebuild and Detroit eyeing a Super Bowl window, the timing couldn’t be better.

“Allen brings the kind of interior pressure that can elevate this defense to elite,” one NFC executive said.

The 29-year-old’s cap hit hovers around $21 million for 2025, with incentives and restructuring options potentially raising the value closer to $31 million over two years — a price tag the Lions are reportedly willing to consider if it brings championship returns.

Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes are rumored to be ‘aggressively exploring’ the move. Fans are already lighting up social media, urging the front office to pull the trigger and finally fortify the defensive line next to Aidan Hutchinson.

Could this blockbuster be what tips the balance in Detroit’s favor?

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