The Detroit Lions re-signed LB Anthony Pittman to a contract extension on Friday, according to . Pittman was a restricted free agent but the two sides were able to work out a new deal. Pittman, 28, signed on with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Wayne State in 2019. He was among their final roster cuts coming out of the preseason and was added to their practice … [Read more...] about Lions Re-Sign LB Anthony Pittman
Lions Signing DE Marcus Davenport To One-Year Deal
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Lions are signing DE Marcus Davenport to a one-year deal worth up to $4.75 million. Davenport, 28, was drafted by the Saints in the first round out of UTSA in 2018. He signed a four-year, $13.741 million rookie contract with the Saints in 2018 that included an $8.074 million signing bonus. The Saints picked up his fifth-year option for … [Read more...] about Lions Signing DE Marcus Davenport To One-Year Deal
Lions Signing LB Zeke Turner To One-Year Extension
Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Lions are signing LB and special teams ace Zeke Turner to a one-year extension. He made a base salary of $1.125 million in 2024 with a cap number of $437,778. Turner, 28, went undrafted out of Washington back in 2018 before catching on with Arizona and playing in all 16 games as a rookie. Tuner played out the final year of his rookie contract … [Read more...] about Lions Signing LB Zeke Turner To One-Year Extension
NFC Notes: Lions, Packers, Sam Darnold, Vikings
Lions The Lions appear set on bolstering their pass rush as they’ve met with some of the top EDGE rushers in this year’s draft during the combine. According to The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Detroit walked away with one to two defensive ends before this off-season is over. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated could also see the Lions targeting an edge … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Lions, Packers, Sam Darnold, Vikings
Lions Sign LB Derrick Barnes To Three-Year Extension
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Lions have signed LB Derrick Barnes to a three-year, $25.5 million extension on Friday. The contract reportedly includes $16 million fully guaranteed at signing. Barnes’ 2024 season was limited to just three games due to an injury that led to him being placed on season-ending injured reserve. Barnes, 25, was a three-year starter at … [Read more...] about Lions Sign LB Derrick Barnes To Three-Year Extension