Just as Lions star Aidan Hutchinson was a popular player among pass rushers, Brian Branch was someone discussed plenty among the DBs Wednesday.

The fifth-year option values for players selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft have been revealed, with Detroit Lions edge-rusher Aidan Hutchinson and New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner set to be two of the highest-paid players once their options get picked up.

Mike Florio and Chris Simms evaluate the chances of Myles Garrett landing with the Lions, should the Browns be willing to give him up, and why it would be expensive.

The Lions have lost a lot of assistant coaches, including offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, since their playoff loss to the Commanders and there's been plenty of discussion about the impact that will have on the team in 2025.

Aidan Hutchinson enters Crisler Center for Michigan basketball game vs. Michigan State on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Browns defensive end Myles Garrett's trade request has sparked a lot of conversations around the league, including one between Garrett and another heralded pass rusher.

It was easy for NFL fans to think about what a Detroit Lions defensive line would look like with Aidan Hutchinson on one side and Myles Garrett on the other when the two star pass-rushers were photographed together at NFL Honors earlier this month.

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson shared another progress video from his broken leg recovery, this time running at the team's facility.

Lions star Aidan Hutchinson shares encouraging video of his injury rehab progress, sprinting without any brace

Subsequently, Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson reacted to the Browns trading Garrett and what it might mean for his own championship aspirations. "If me and Myles were to pair up ...

"Again, we have one that’s due for an extension and we’ve already kind of gotten to the planning stages about him already."