Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is known for his unfiltered, energetic personality, and he didn't disappoint when asked about the Los Angeles Rams' blockbuster trade for superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett. With a sly grin, Campbell delivered a response that had fans buzzing: “Good for them. They’ve won it now, right?”
Campbell’s quip came during a press conference where reporters pressed him on the implications of Garrett joining an already loaded Rams defense. The Lions, however, won't face Los Angeles in the regular season in 2026—the same year the trade was finalized. That scheduling quirk seemed to fuel Campbell's lighthearted dismissal.
“He’s not exactly amused by the implications,” one observer noted, capturing the essence of Campbell's reaction. The Lions coach acknowledged the move with a shrug, offering a slight congratulations to the Rams but making it clear he wasn't losing sleep over it. After all, Detroit's path to the playoffs doesn't run through LA this season.
Fans quickly rallied behind Campbell's response, praising him for not feeding into the narrative that the Rams have become an unstoppable super team. Social media lit up with comments like, “Dan Campbell is honestly just a menace, love that energy for the Lions this year,” and “Worth noting that the Lions don’t play the Rams in the regular season. So he won’t have to think about it for a while.”
The trade itself sent shockwaves through the NFL, with the Browns shipping Garrett to the Rams in a deal that included Jared Verse and future draft picks. Analysts widely praised Cleveland's haul, calling it a win for the rebuilding franchise. Meanwhile, the Rams' locker room erupted with excitement as players welcomed one of the league's most disruptive defenders.
For Campbell and the Lions, the focus remains on their own roster. 2025 marked Detroit's fourth straight winning season under Campbell, but they finished 9-8 and dead last in the ultra-competitive NFC North after losing the division crown. The margin for error is razor-thin, and Campbell knows that if his team can improve by just one win in 2026, they'll likely punch a ticket to the postseason.
Of course, if the Lions do make the playoffs, they might eventually have to face Garrett and the Rams. But for now, Campbell is happy to let the hype swirl around Los Angeles while his squad stays focused on the task at hand. As he put it, with a smirk: “Good for them.”
