The Lions started in earnest their pursuit of their own pending free agents on Thursday, drawing close to a one-year deal with defensive tackle Tyrunn Walker and tendering all six of their exclusive-rights free agents.
But, with free agency starting on Wednesday, the Lions have plenty of work left to do.
Walker was one of 17 players who would become unrestricted free agents at 4 p.m. next Wednesday if the Lions don’t re-sign them. Among the top free agents remaining are safety Isa Abdul-Quddus and defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, but as is the case with many free agents, the Lions might value some players less than their respective agents expect on the market.