Detroit Lions NFL free agency sign New Orleans Saints Garrett Griffin

Detroit Lions NFL free agency sign New Orleans Saints Garrett Griffin

The Detroit Lions looked to a familiar location with their latest free agent acquisition. After signing wideout DJ Chark Jr. to a one-year agreement, Detroit has signed a new tight end. According to NFL Network, former New Orleans Saints tight end Garrett Griffin is signing with Detroit. Griffin played college football at Air Force from 2012 to 2015 and finished his collegiate career with 41 receptions for 678 yards and eight touchdowns.Griffin was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent back in 2016. The 28-year-old has secured five receptions for 43 yards in 20 regular-season appearances. Griffin did not appear in any regular season games in either 2018 or 2019.Scroll to ContinueRecommended Lions ArticlesCurrent head coach Dan Campbell has familiarity with Griffin, as Detroit’s second-year head coach served as an assistant coach and the Saints tights ends coach from 2016-2020.He is currently in Colorado Springs honoring his yearly Air Force commitment. NFC North roster newsIn a blockbuster trade, the Green Bay Packers are reportedly trading Pro-Bowl wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders for two prime 2022 picks, sources told ESPN. Join the AllLions CommunityBecome a premium AllLions member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and gets you a FREE subscription to Sports Illustrated! Click on the link below for more.BECOME A MEMBER .

Detroit Lions NFL free agency rumor cornerback Jeff Gladney

Detroit Lions NFL free agency rumor cornerback Jeff Gladney

The Detroit Lions have been quiet on Day 3 of the legal tampering period. General manager Brad Holmes and the front office strategy appears to have been to prioritize and target many of the team’s own free agents. The Lions have made one splash signing, adding wideout D.J. Chark Jr. to a guaranteed one-year, $10 million agreement. On defense, the secondary is a unit that could benefit from added depth, whether it be in free agency or the draft. On Wednesday afternoon, The Athletic suggested the Lions’ defense could be interested in a cornerback who is familiar with playing in the NFC North division. “Another name to consider: Ex-Vikings CB Jeff Gladney, who reportedly visited the Cardinals yesterday. I’ve heard that the Lions could have some interest there,” Chris Burke posted on social media. The 25-year-old defensive back was recently found not guilty of a felony assault charge by a Dallas jury.Scroll to ContinueRecommended Lions Articles”This has been a challenging time for Jeff mentally, spiritually and athletically,” Gladney’s agents, Brian E. Overstreet and Rodney Williams, said in a statement, via ESPN. “So, we applaud Jeff for having the courage to stand and fight for his freedom versus these false allegations.”The Vikings decided to release Gladney last August after he was indicted.Gladney is a former 2020 first-round draft pick out of TCU. He started 15 games for the Vikings his rookie season in the NFL. Join the AllLions CommunityBecome a premium AllLions member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and gets you a FREE subscription to Sports Illustrated! Click on the link below for more.BECOME A MEMBER .

Detroit Lions NFL free agency news Marcus Williams

Detroit Lions NFL free agency news Marcus Williams

The Detroit Lions could not come to terms with one of the top-ranked safeties in this year’s free-agent class. Former New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Williams, 25, has agreed in principle to a long-term contract with the Baltimore Ravens. Many presumed the talented safety would be coveted by Detroit, due to his ties with members of the Lions’ coaching staff, including defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. Williams recorded 15 interceptions in his five years playing in the Saints’ defense. The Lions’ defensive scheme requires a lot from the safety position. Adding a player who was considered the best safety available could have complemented Tracy Walker, whose play has steadily improved over the past couple of seasons. williams5© Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sportswilliams5© Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sportswilliams5© Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY SportsAccording to Sports Illustrated, “Perhaps the most enticing prospect in free agency not named Davante Adams, Williams checks all the boxes as a franchise building block. He’ll enter next year in his age-26 season, coming off his best year against the pass (an opposing quarterback completion percentage under 50%) and one of his best seasons as a tackler. Williams has perfected the art of center fielder in Dennis Allen’s offense but also adds a certain thickness as a front-seven defender if he has to crawl into the box.”Recommended Lions ArticlesSince being selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft (No. 42 overall) out of the University of Utah, the veteran defensive back has played in 76 career games. In five seasons in the NFL, he has also recorded three forced fumbles, one tackle for loss, 38 passes defensed and 239 solo tackles. Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone, who was drafted in the same draft class by the Saints, described Williams as a “freak athlete,” when he addressed reporters after signing his new contract. “He’s a hard worker. Super talented. Super athletic. He’s young, but he’s wise and experienced. He’s started since day one in New Orleans,” Anzalone said. “Honestly, he’s a freak athlete and a great guy. He does all the right things and one of the guys that you definitely want in your locker room.”Join the AllLions CommunityBecome a premium AllLions member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and gets you a FREE subscription to Sports Illustrated! Click on the link below for more.BECOME A MEMBER .

Detroit Lions NFL free agency news re-sign Charles Harris

Detroit Lions NFL free agency news re-sign Charles Harris

The Detroit Lions continue to re-sign their own free-agents. One day after re-signing safety Tracy Walker, the Lions will re-sign Charles Harris after a stellar debut campaign in 2021. The agreement is reportedly worth $14 million over two seasons.After bouncing around the league the first couple of seasons in his career, Harris produced for the Lions in his first season in Motown. “You mentioned Charles Harris, a guy who arguably had his best year, in my opinion. A guy that was just in a better place,” general manager Brad Holmes explained to reporters. Recommended Lions ArticlesBeing in a defensive system that best utilized his abilities allowed the 27-year-old defensive end to record 7.5 sacks last season. “You saw previously guys worked him inside, 5 technique, even in some systems all the way down to the 4i, and that’s not what he’s built to do,” linebacker coach Kelvin Sheppard told reporters last season. “He’s built, in my opinion to play on the edge. He’s a very physical, a quick-twitchy player so he gets on and off of blocks well and he does things that a lot of other people — you have to have a motor to do a lot of the things that Charles Harris does on tape, and it’s non-stop from the first whistle to the last.”Join the AllLions CommunityBecome a premium AllLions member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and gets you a FREE subscription to Sports Illustrated! Click on the link below for more.BECOME A MEMBER .

Detroit Lions re-sign wide receiver Kalif Raymond

Detroit Lions re-sign wide receiver Kalif Raymond

The Detroit Lions are continuing to re-sign many of their own free agents. After bringing back Josh Reynolds and adding D.J. Chark Jr. in free agency, Kalif Raymond will also remain in the team’s wideouts room in 2022. The 5-foot-8, 182-pound wideout proved to be a versatile weapon for the Lions’ offense in 2021.According to SI All Lions writer Christian Booher, “The speedy wideout was an important piece of the Lions offense in 2021 in addition to handling punt return duties. He didn’t do anything spectacular in the return game, but showed the ability to burn out of position defenders when given the chance. He caught 48 passes for 576 yards and four touchdowns in 2021, and Campbell found creative ways to get him involved after taking over play-calling duties in Week 10.”Quarterback Jared Goff complimented Raymond’s practice habits, and referenced that the 27-year-old practices just as hard as Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods, his former teammates with the Los Angeles Rams. Recommended Lions Articles”I think I’ve been lucky to work with some really good receivers who practice hard and like, he practices hard. Cooper Kupp was the same. Robert Woods was the same. Brandin Cooks was the same, and Kalif is the same in that way, where you know where he’s going to be. You can trust him,” Goff told reporters. “You can rely on him and he’s accountable, and that’s all you can ask for as a quarterback.”
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