Lions Acquire Receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones from Browns for 2025 Sixth-Round Pick

Peoples-Jones, Detroit native and University of Michigan alumnus, moves for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick after less active season with Browns; provides additional depth for Lions' receiver corps.

The Detroit Lions acquired Donovan Peoples-Jones from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round draft pick, providing the Lions with much-needed depth in their receiver corps.
Peoples-Jones, a Detroit native and University of Michigan alumnus, had a less active 2023 season with the Browns compared to 61 catches in the previous season due to the Browns adding wide receivers Elijah Moore, Marquise Goodwin, and Cedric Tillman in the past offseason.
Throughout Peoples-Jones's career, he has logged 1,837 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, proving himself to be a versatile player capable of playing both inside and outside positions.
Detroit's decision to acquire Peoples-Jones is an attempt to improve their third receiver position, which struggled with consistency, behind star Amon-Ra St. Brown and number two wideout Josh Reynolds.
Donovan Peoples-Jones is expected to fit well with the Detroit Lions due to his past performance, versatility as a player, and status as a high-character individual according to Detroit's general manager Brad Holmes.