Detroit has contacted Pittsburgh about Joey Porter Jr.'s availability, according to a report citing a Steelers-side source, though no offer or Pittsburgh response was disclosed.
Two first-round picks is reportedly Pittsburgh's high-end ask, with a deal believed to start at one first-rounder plus a high Day 2 selection as Porter Jr. seeks a contract worth $30 million or more annually.
Mike McCarthy did not play Porter Jr. in the season opener, saying the move was his decision and tied to the cornerback's ramp-up, while acknowledging a separate business component.
Detroit's interest follows heavy scrutiny of its secondary after New Orleans erased a 21-0 deficit in the opener, even as coach Dan Campbell downplayed concern.
About $38 million in cap space gives the Lions room to act, but more than $1 billion already committed in extensions could tighten that flexibility quickly.