Houston — The Detroit Lions have a history of elite playmakers at cornerback with Hall of Famers Dick LeBeau and Lem Barney, but for the past two decades, the team has struggled to find a top-tier cover option on the outside.
That was until Darius Slay came along.
In a midst of a string of misfires in the second round of the NFL draft, the Lions found a gem in Slay. After laboring through his rookie season, he has established himself as one of the premier young corners in the league. And with his initial contract expiring last season, the Lions wasted little time locking him up with a long-term extension, signing him to a four-year, $48 million pact before the start of training camp.