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Former Saints linebacker Jonathan Freeny signs with Lions

Linebacker Jonathan Freeny, who spent time with the New Orleans Saints during the latter part of the 2017 regular season, has a new team.

Freeny signed a free-agent contract with the Detroit Lions, the team announced Monday morning (March 26) on Twitter. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

#Lions sign unrestricted free agent LB Jonathan Freeny: https://t.co/bBp6B1feGd pic.twitter.com/c795P8SXT0

-- Detroit Lions (@Lions) March 26, 2018

The 6-foot-2, 255-pound Freeny previously visited the Lions during free agency, and the signing reunites him with former New England defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, who is now the head coach in Detroit.