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Detroit Lions QB Tim Boyle avoids free agency, agrees to 1-year contract

With no surefire quarterback prospect available at the top of this year's draft, the Detroit Lions are bringing back the duo that led them to a 3-13-1 record for 2022.

Tim Boyle agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million before the free agent negotiating period opened Monday. The deal includes $1.75 million guaranteed.

Boyle made three starts in place of Jared Goff last season, completing 64.9% of his passes with three touchdowns and six interceptions. The Lions went 0-3 with Boyle at quarterback, but Boyle played progressively better in each start and said late in the season he hoped to stay in Detroit.