Report: Lions listening to trade discussions for Ebron

Eric Ebron was reportedly a popular man at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.

The tight end's name surfaced in trade discussions, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter, and the Detroit Lions were listening.

The 24-year-old has recorded three consecutive seasons of more than 45 receptions and 530 receiving yards. His four touchdowns last season marked the second-highest single-season total of his four-year career.

He ranked as Pro Football Focus' No. 13 tight end, though his grade as a run blocker dragged down his overall rating considerably.

Ebron is due $8.25 million in base salary in 2018, according to Over The Cap, after the Lions picked up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract last May. The figure becomes guaranteed next Wednesday at the start of the new league year.

Dealing Ebron could make the Lions interested in a tight end in either the draft or free agency. Darren Fells, listed as Ebron's backup on the Lions' depth chart, is scheduled to become a free agent.

The Lions hold the No. 20 pick in the draft. They'd have over $34 million in cap space if Ebron is dealt.

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