Pro Football Focus’ Doug Kyed is reporting that the Detroit Lions are signing cornerback Mike Hughes to a one-year contract worth an estimated $3.5 million.
Hughes’ start to his NFL career was a rocky one, despite being selected in the first round, pick No. 30, of the 2018 draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Six games into his rookie year, Hughes tore his ACL, ending his season prematurely. With depth at the position, Hughes started off his sophomore season on the bench, contributing in 14 games with three starts. After a roster purge in the secondary, the Vikings promoted Hughes to the starting lineup in year three, but once again landed on injured reserve, this time after just four games.