Former New England linebacker Marquis Flowers is signing with the Detroit Lions, his agent told ESPN Insider Adam Schefter, reuniting Flowers with his former defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia.
The move is an unsurprising one for the Lions, considering their needs in the front seven and the familiarity between the first-year Lions head coach, Patricia, and the linebacker. Flowers appeared to be a fit with Detroit in free agency in March, but Flowers re-signed with New England.
The Patriots then released him Saturday and he didn't have to go through waivers as a vested veteran. Less than 48 hours later, Flowers ended up signing with the Lions.