Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn revealed he has held discussions with teams regarding the third overall pick in the NFL Draft, with trading down remaining an option. 

With an established quarterback on the roster in Matthew Stafford, the Lions could be in prime position to increase their draft capital should a quarterback-needy team be interested in moving up for Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa or Oregon's Justin Herbert, the top two prospects at the position behind 2019 Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow.  

Burrow is widely expected to be taken by the Cincinnati Bengals first, with the Washington Redskins believed to be focused on Ohio State defensive end Chase Young at two.

"I've had a few of those conversations over the last week or so. Had a few of those conversations, honestly, as far back as the combine," Quinn said on a conference call on Friday. "And then there will be more substantive talks next week if people are interested."

Quinn added that if he does decide to move down, it would have to keep the Lions in position to take an impact player who can contribute immediately. 

"When you're trading back, you're going to trade back after 10 or 11, you have to know the ramifications of that." he said. "You're going to get a different level of player."

Miami and the Los Angeles Chargers, owners of the fifth and sixth overall picks respectively, could be potential trade partners with both teams in the market for young quarterbacks.

That could still allow Quinn the chance to address a pressing defensive need if a player such as Ohio State cornerback Jeffrey Okudah, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown or Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons are available. 

"You really have to look for a certain type of player that's going to be able to come in and contribute, probably without an offseason program," he said.

"We have to do a good job of making sure the evaluation and the player we select can come in right away, especially if we're drafting that early, come in Day 1 and be a player, be a guy that can come in and help us win games."

Quinn also provided an update on Stafford, who is on track to participate in the team's upcoming virtual offseason workouts. The 32-year-old has recovered from a transverse process fracture in his back that caused him to miss the final eight games of last season. 

"I know he's working out, feeling good." Quinn said. "Heath-wise, he's good to go. He's cleared medically."