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Allen Park — The NFL’s new league year begins Wednesday, and as of 4 p.m., unrestricted free agents can sign with new teams. The Detroit Lions took advantage of the league’s early negotiation period and already secured agreements with several players, checking off a number of items on the team’s offseason shopping list.
Allow me to share some observations on each of the deals the Lions have made before laying out the team’s remaining needs.
u25baDefensive end Trey Flowers (Five years, $90 million)
The Lions paid huge money to land the top defensive lineman on the market, but if you're going to spend that kind of dough, at least you know you're getting a young, consistent player who is already familiar with your coach and scheme.