Aidan Hutchinson has already talked with Myles Garrett about a devastating Lions team-up

Myles Garrett is one of the best defensive players of his generation. We could take a reasonable step further and already call the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year one of the finest defenders ever. He also wants off the moribund Cleveland Browns, who, at this point, only threaten to waste the rest of the 29-year-old Garrett’s prime if they keep him on their roster.

And if Detroit Lions superstar pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson gets his way, Garrett could soon join the Super Bowl contender and form one of the greatest on-paper defensive duos we’ve ever seen.

In a new interview with The Squeeze podcast, Hutchinson claimed he had chatted with Garrett about a possible Lions team-up at the 2025 NFL Honors show ahead of Super Bowl 59. Oh. Wow. May the football gods help us all if Garrett and Hutchinson end up on the same defense in Detroit.

Here’s more Hutchinson from The Squeeze:

“We [he and Garrett] were just talking about what could be,” Hutchinson said. “And, although it’s probably unlikely, I would be thrilled to play next to him if it were to happen. Our whole D-Line would be just totally elevated. That would be a scary defensive line. And we get along, too. I’ve seen him these last few years at different things. He texted me after I got hurt, which, I don’t know, it was just a cool thing. Like guys outside of your own team who reach out to you. So I think he’s a good dude. If he does, great, but I don’t know. We’ll see. But that would be awesome.”

The latter part of Hutchinson’s sentiment is what is especially terrifying about him and Garrett being on the same defense. If it wasn’t for a season-ending leg injury last season, there’s a very real chance Hutchinson would’ve been the 2024 DPOY. That would mean the Lions would have two very recent DPOY-caliber pass-rushers on the same roster. (Shivers.)

A Garrett trade to the Lions would be a blockbuster deal of tremendous portions for the NFL. And it’d be sweet music to Lions fans’ ears while likely dreadful misery for everyone else.