Going into this offseason, the Detroit Lions knew they would need some help at slot receiver. Last year, the Lions opted to trade away wide receiver Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2019 third round selection. With a void at the position, Detroit elected to sign veteran free agent receiver Danny Amendola in free agency.
But the Lions inked the 33-year old Amendola to only a one-year deal, making him far from a long term solution. Certainly, Detroit is hoping last year’s impressive rookie, Brandon Powell, might take a step in his development to eventually earn that starting role.