REPORT: The Lions Are Trading For Jets Safety Andre Cisco ...Middle East

One of the Chicago Bears’ division rivals is upgrading their secondary.

And it’s not costing much to do so.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports (via Twitter/X) that the Detroit Lions are acquiring safety Andre Cisco in a trade from the New York Jets. The cost of doing business isn’t much, as Schefter shares that Detroit is sending a 2028 sixth-round pick to New York to complete the deal.

This trade grabs my attention for multiple reasons.

Firstly, it involves one of the Bears’ NFC North rivals. Chicago and Detroit haven’t squared off yet, and they won’t until Thanksgiving. But when these two teams meet, the Lions will have addressed one of their weakest links. That Detroit secondary hasn’t been great. And while Cisco isn’t a game-changer, he represents an upgrade at a position of need for that team. I don’t like the Bears’ rivals getting better, even if it is just a marginal improvement.

Second, Cisco was among the players viewed as a potential Bears trade target. This is what colleague Patrick K. Flowers had to say about Cisco as a fit for Chicago:

This might be the least desirable name on this list for me. He was good against the run last season, and not much else. Signed a one-year deal to return to the Jets before this season, was benched in Week 3, has played minimally since, and hasn’t done anything special this season. He’s young, he probably wouldn’t cost much to acquire, and he’s a rental on an expiring deal. But I don’t think he’s an upgrade anywhere, so spend the capital elsewhere. 

Cisco, 26, appeared in 80 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2021-24) and New York Jets (2025-26) throughout the first six years of his career. Pro Football Focus has him graded 41st among the 100 safeties who have qualified for the leaderboard. His 54.1 coverage grade ranks 63rd, but his 81.1 grade as a run defender is 16th. Again, he represents an upgrade to what has (at times) been a leaky secondary.

NFL Trade Deadline: How Lions Deal Impacts Bears

With how well Cam Lewis has played recently, I can’t bring myself to be upset that the Bears didn’t make this move for a safety. And if the Bears don’t trade for safety help, I’ll view it as a sign that they believe Coby Bryant will return in some capacity for the stretch run. At least, that is how the optimistic part of my brain chooses to see it. Besides, safety isn’t the position in Chicago’s secondary that needs to be addressed via trade. I’d much rather see draft capital spent on a cornerback.

One last thing of note in this Lions trade. That Detroit is sending a 2028 draft pick to New York stands out. There has been plenty of buzz about teams wanting to hold on to their 2027 NFL Draft picks because there is a belief in the depth of this prospect class.

The way I see it, the Lions trading a 2028 pick could prompt the Bears to trade from their 2028 stockpile to make upgrades ahead of Tuesday’s 3 p.m. CT deadline. If the cost of doing business to get a starting-caliber edge rusher or cornerback is just a Day 3 pick in the 2028 NFL Draft, then I hope Bears General Manager Ryan Poles doesn’t hesitate to make a deal happen.

CHECK OUT THE BN BEARS PODCAST: Apple | Spotify | YouTube

Hence then, the article about report the lions are trading for jets safety andre cisco was published today ( Monday 09/11/2026 - 10:15 PM ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( REPORT: The Lions Are Trading For Jets Safety Andre Cisco )

Also on site :

• Dianna Russini opens up on ‘nightmare’ affair scandal for first time
• Bills vs Vikings Odds: Spread, Picks, and More for Monday Night Football
• Russell explains pitlane spin that nearly ruined his Sao Paulo GP