Detroit Lions NFL free agency rumor Brad Holmes wanted Cory Littleton

Detroit Lions NFL free agency rumor Brad Holmes wanted Cory Littleton

The Detroit Lions have several needs on their defense that still need to be addressed. Despite signing linebacker Chris Board away from the Ravens, Aaron Glenn’s defense still could benefit from adding additional defensive linemen, cornerbacks and safeties. littleton5© Jerome Miron-USA TODAY SportsIn a recent ESPN report that revealed NFL deals that fell through, general manager Brad Holmes was interested in bringing in a former Los Angeles Rams linebacker. “For a little Rams flavor, Detroit GM Brad Holmes — Les Snead’s top lieutenant in Los Angeles before taking the Lions’ job — was interested in signing linebacker Cory Littleton, who rose to fame as a do-it-all Ram a few years back. Littleton chose Carolina, which guaranteed $2 million of his $2.6 million deal. But Detroit is in the linebacker market, so don’t be surprised if it fills a spot there soon.”Eventually, Littleton agreed to join the Panthers, as he agreed to a one-year contract over the weekend.Scroll to ContinueRecommended Lions ArticlesLittleton started 27 of 31 games after joining the Raiders in 2020. The veteran linebacker spent his first four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams before signing a three-year, $35.25 million free-agent contract to play with the Raiders. 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 .

NFL free agency news Detroit Lions signing Mike Hughes

NFL free agency news Detroit Lions signing Mike Hughes

The Detroit Lions are reportedly bringing in a former first-round NFL draft pick to play in the secondary. After not adding any players on defense in free agency, the Lions are signing cornerback Mike Hughes to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. Back in 2018, Hughes was the 30th pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the first-round. The 25-year-old defensive back was traded from the Vikings to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a sixth-round pick following the conclusion of the 2020 season. Last season, Hughes recorded 47 tackles, four forced fumbles and six passes defensed in 17 games for the AFC powerhouse. He also secured one interception and a fumble recovery that was returned 23 yards for a touchdown.General manager Brad Holmes is likely viewing their newest member of the defense similarly to EDGE Charles Harris. Scroll to ContinueRecommended Lions ArticlesHughes performed pretty well last season and will now have an opportunity to blossom working with defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant. With both Jeff Okudah and Jerry Jacobs coming off injury, Hughes will have ample opportunity to compete for playing time alongside Amani Oruwariye, who had a breakout season in 2021. hughes5© Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsJoin 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 Arden Key will visit

Detroit Lions NFL free agency rumor Arden Key will visit

Despite the quiet free 2022 agency period for the Detroit Lions, the team can still sign players from other NFL teams. During the 2022 NFL free agency period, general manager Brad Holmes signed several of the Lions own free agents. Only two players from other organizations have joined the team thus far. It has been reported by NFL Network that defensive lineman Arden Key is headed to Allen Park on Monday to visit with the Lions.The 25-year-old is coming off of 6.5 sacks with the San Francisco 49ers in 2021, and it is believed several teams will be in the mix for his services in 2022. According to SI’s All 49ers, “Key wasn’t a starter for the 49ers, but he was their best interior pass rusher on third down and finished the season with 6.5 sacks. For that reason, he most likely will sign a lucrative multi-year deal this offseason. The 49ers could give him that deal, or look for the next Arden Key.”The Lions are desperately in search of an improved pass-rush, which has been a major issue for the past couple of seasons. Scroll to ContinueRecommended Lions Articles”You can never have enough pass rushers. Now, I did think losing a Romeo Okwara earlier in the year, that hurt cause we were really counting on him. But, really like what Charles Harris did for us, we really like the growth that Julian Okwara had,” Holmes explained following the conclusion of the Lions 2021 season.key5© Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY SportsJoin 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 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 .