The Detroit Lions announced that they have re-signed safety Tavon Wilson. Sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter that he gets a two-year, $7 million deal.
The 27-year-old Wilson became a starter after signing a two-year, $2.2 million deal with the Detroit Lions in 2016, beating out Rafael Bush for the role.
Wilson was more of an in-the-box safety with Glover Quin playing more of a deep safety. In his 25 games with the Lions, Wilson started 23, making 142 tackles along with 3 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries and a forced fumble.
He came to Detroit after four seasons in New England, where he was mostly a reserve after being a second-round pick in 2012.