The Detroit Lions are loading up their defense to make a run at an NFC North title in 2023.
The Lions signed one of the best free agents left on the market Sunday, agreeing to a one-year, $8 million deal with Philadelphia Eagles safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, his agent told NFL Network.
Gardner-Johnson tied for the NFL lead with six interceptions last season and adds another playmaker to a Lions secondary that's undergone significant change this offseason.
The Lions, who ranked last in the NFL in total defense and tied for 28th in points allowed last season, signed cornerbacks Cam Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley to free agent deals last week.