The Detroit Lions signed defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs to a two-year, $6 million contract Monday, a few hours before the NFL free agency negotiating period began.
Buggs, who started 13 games and had a career-high 46 tackles for the Lions last season, received $2.1 million fully guaranteed at signing.
His deal includes $1.5 million incentives.
A sixth-round pick in 2019 by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Buggs signed with the Lions last summer and was a key player on their defensive line.
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With Buggs under contract, the Lions have 15 players scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency at 4 p.