The defensive sort out market took form late Saturday night time because the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Chris Jones agreed to a big contract extension lower than every week earlier than free company begins.
Jones signed a five-year contract value $95 million in assured cash, setting a brand new normal for the price of a gifted defensive lineman. With Jones unavailable, eyes will flip to Miami's Christian Wilkins as one of many high linebackers obtainable.
The Dolphins opted to not franchise tag Wilkins, permitting him to enter free company. He totaled 20.5 sacks in his 5 NFL seasons, together with a career-high 9.5 in 2023.
The Detroit Lions may very well be in play to make a transfer on the place as normal supervisor Brad Holmes has the sources to assist the crew enhance their roster.
Consequently, a latest report from ESPN listed the Lions as a possible suitor marketplace for Wilkins.
“After Chris Jones acquired a giant commerce Saturday night time, Miami's Christian Wilkins will probably be a sizzling title, with contending groups just like the Texans and Lions trying to improve on the place,” wrote Dan Graziano.
Listed below are extra storylines surrounding the Detroit Lions on March 10.
- The Detroit Information supplied a complete have a look at the place the Lions stand heading into free company by way of cap area and potential sources.
- Detroit Free Press beat author Dave Birkett predicted whether or not every of the Lions' present free brokers will return in 2024.
- With the Academy Awards tonight, the Lions took to social media to launch a sequence of graphics that includes their gamers in film posters.
