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Detroit Lions trade for New England Patriots safety Duron Harmon

With everyone focused on the one defensive back they're trying to trade, the Detroit Lions went out and traded for another one Wednesday.

The Lions acquired safety Duron Harmon in a trade with the New England Patriots hours before the 2020 league year was scheduled to open, a person informed of the deal told the Free Press.

NFL Network reported the Lions and Patriots exchanged late-round draft picks in the deal.

Harmon, a part-time starter for most of his seven seasons in New England, is the third ex-Patriot to join the Lions this week and should fill a starting spot in the secondary.