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Here's what Detroit Lions TE Jesse James has in common with Megatron

Dave Birkett breaks down the busy first day of free agency for the Detroit Lions on Monday, March 11, 2019. Detroit Free Press

He's not the American outlaw.

But Jesse James could give the Detroit Lions the tight end depth they need heading into next season.

James, who played the past four seasons on a rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, agreed to terms with the Lions in a whirlwind Monday for the franchise.

James was the fourth player to agree to sign with the Lions ahead of Wednesday's official opening to free agency.