Haloti Ngata is returning to the Detroit Lions. This should not preclude the franchise from investing in a defensive tackle early in April’s NFL draft.
Bringing back Ngata and Tyrunn Walker solidifies the middle of the defensive line for now, but neither player is on a long-term deal. Walker is on a one-year, prove-it deal for the second straight season. Ngata is signing a two-year deal and enters the 2016 season at age 32.
Ngata wanted to remain with the Lions after being traded to Detroit from Baltimore a year ago.