Full details of Whitehead’s deal aren’t finalized yet, but reports indicate it’s for at least $8M over two years.
Lions to re-sign Tahir Whitehead to a two-year deal worth more than $8 million https://t.co/KCuvno0c9S
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) March 10, 2016
Getting No. 59 back in the den fills a potential hole. Despite an odd season where he was unexpectedly benched and played out of position due to injuries, the 2012 fifth-round pick out of Rutgers is a solid asset. He can play multiple LB spots and knows Defensive Coordinator Teryl Austin’s unique defense.