After reports suggested the Detroit Lions were targeting free-agent cornerbacks in the $12 million-per-year range —and after seeing Carlton Davis III land a $20 million-per-year deal with the Patriots—it was a bit surprising to see D.J. Reed quickly agree to terms with Detroit. Surprising, but also exciting. Landing Reed at $4 million per year less than Davis III and $2 million per year less than Paulson Adebo represents strong Day 1 free agency value.
Following a season where the secondary was the defense’s most inconsistent unit, the Lions are making it a priority to keep it as a strength.