Campbell: Lions are looking to trade LB Collins

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Detroit Lions linebacker Jamie Collins didn’t report to the practice facility on Thursday, and coach Dan Campbell confirmed that the team is exploring a trade for the nine-year veteran.

Campbell felt it was important to be transparent throughout the process, explaining that the team has met with the one-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion to communicate their plans.

The Lions are hoping to complete the process sooner than later, Campbell said, but they’re not putting a timetable on it either. Campbell said they have suitors.

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“Just felt like it was time for a reduced role and I have too much respect for him to do that,” Campbell said. “We felt like it was time for [Derrick] Barnes and [Jalen] Reeves-Maybin to play more. This is really the reason why we’re making the decision we’re making — we’re trying to move forward.”

After a two-game assessment, Campbell and the coaching staff indicated this was the best decision to open up more opportunities for other guys.

The Lions also signed inside linebacker