The Detroit Lions are keeping one of Dan Campbell's favorite players in the fold.
The Lions signed fullback Jason Cabinda to a two-year contract extension Thursday, keeping him off the restricted free agent market next month.
Cabinda made four starts and appeared in 14 games for the Lions this season, seeing time at fullback and tight end. He carried three times for 23 yards, had four catches for 16 yards and scored his first career touchdown.
Campbell was effusive in praising Cabinda in training camp as someone who embodied the type of player the Lions wanted on their roster, and Cabinda was named the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee during the season for his work off the field.