The Detroit Lions made the decision to offer veteran cornerback D.J. Reed a free agent contract on the first day teams could reach out to external free agents. Detroit's secondary had taken a hit earlier in the day,

The Detroit Lions let a key defender go while they wrapped up another player on that side of the ball. Now they’ve stepped into free agency, landing former Jets cornerback D.J. Reed with a three-year,

The Detroit Lions have added a veteran cornerback to replace Carlton Davis. The Lions have agreed to terms with D.J. Reed on a free-agent contract, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday.

New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (Seth Wenig,

During the 2022 offseason, Reed signed a three-year deal with the Jets which just expired. In his three years in New York, Reed had two interceptions and 32 passes defended. In th

Davis has reportedly left the Lions for the Patriots in free agency, and the Lions moved quickly to secure a deal with Reed.

The Detroit Lions' first marquee free agent addition will add depth in the secondary. On Monday, reports indicated that cornerback D.J. Reed has agreed to a three-year contract with the team worth $48 million.

The Detroit Lions and veteran cornerback D.J. Reed have agreed on a $48 million, three-year contract with $32 million guaranteed on Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because teams can't sign free agents until Wednesday.

The Detroit Lions made one heck of a move on the first day of free agency when they lost Carlton Davis to the New England Patriots and less than 30 minutes later replaced him with former New York Jets cornerback D.