Just when you thought the Detroit Lions may quiet down following an active first wave of free agency, they closed the week with an emphatic exclamation point by agreeing to terms with former Eagles defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson on a one-year deal.
The move represents a dramatic overhaul of their secondary that struggled for the better part of the last two seasons. It’s entirely possible that the Lions’ Week 1 defensive lineup will feature three new cornerbacks: Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley on the outside and Gardner-Johnson at the nickel. With safety Tracy Walker hopefully returning from his torn Achilles and Kerby Joseph ideally taking a Year 2 jump from a solid rookie season, suddenly the Lions' secondary appears it could be a strength in 2023.