Lions 2023 Free Agency

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According to PFF Poona Ford and Dalvin Tomlinson are better than Javon Hargrave as a whole over the last three years. Obviously, Hargrave is better at pass rush and surprisingly is worse at run defending and tackling.

 

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Did Suh sign for multiple years?

Tenor

 

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Other possible UFA CB are Cameron Sutton and a former favorite of @broncosmitty Rock Ya-Sin.

 

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Javon Hargrave Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Checkout the latest stats for Javon Hargrave. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

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Poona Ford Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Checkout the latest stats for Poona Ford. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

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Dalvin Tomlinson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Checkout the latest stats for Dalvin Tomlinson. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

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[Thruthefog]

I'm glad Brad is running this team. You guys would have this roster FUBARed in one off season.

Ooh, lets sign all these pricey free agents.

Ooh, lets trade back and take a lessor player at a lessor position.

Geezus Kryst.

 

[broncosmitty]

Suh and Bobby Wagner now top my wish list.

 

[Old Lion]

I just dont think we have the money. Maybe cut Romeo and Vaitai then we will have some bucks to spend.

 

[Mebert]

I just dont think we have the money. Maybe cut Romeo and Vaitai then we will have some bucks to spend.

If Lions waive those 2, after accounting for draft pick holds the would have 20-23 million. They would also be over 51 players so any contract sign another would would drop off from the salary cap.

So depending on how the structure the contracts they actually have pretty good ability to add. Chark for example go 10 million, but only counted 5 against the cap. They can't go crazy. But the could fill a couple of critical needs without issue.

 

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5 bargain defensive free agents for the Lions to consider signing this offseason

Here are a few lesser-known NFL defensive free agents who could be nice, budget-friendly signings for the Lions this offseason.

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Lions meet with Jamaal Williams' agent at the Combine hoping for a deal

Lions meet with Jamaal Williams’ agent at the Combine hoping for a deal before the RB hits free agency

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Per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Williams will draw some interest from the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers and perhaps other teams as well.

It’s a strong year of supply at RB in both free agency and the NFL draft, which could deflate Williams’ value. Spotrac estimates Williams’ value at just over $4 million per season.

 

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Best cornerbacks available in the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency | NFL Draft | PFF

Jamel Dean is the best free-agent cornerback available this offseason, while Jalen Ramsey and Kenny Moore II are top options for teams that might want to explore a trade.

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BEST FREE AGENTS (RANK AMONG PFF’S TOP 100 FREE AGENTS)​

1. Jamel Dean (5)
2. James Bradberry (15)
3. Cameron Sutton (23)
4. Jonathan Jones (32)
5. Patrick Peterson (41)
6. Byron Murphy Jr. (43)
7. Marcus Peters (54)
8. Emmanuel Moseley (N/A)
9. Sean Murphy-Bunting (N/A)
10. Eli Apple (N/A)

BEST CBS IN THE 2023 NFL DRAFT (PFF BIG BOARD RANK)​

1. Devon Witherspoon, Illinois (6)
2. Christian Gonzalez, Oregon (10)
3. Joey Porter Jr., Penn State (21)
4. Deonte Banks, Maryland (23)
5. Tyrique Stevenson, Miami (39)
6. Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State (42)
7. Garrett Williams, Syracuse (49)
8. Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU (60)
9. Eli Ricks, Alabama (63)
10. Cam Smith, South Carolina (69)

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

I don't understand all the love being given towards Maryland CB Deonte Banks. He has the physical stature and athletic traits, but I'm not seeing a 1st round CB that you'd hope becomes a CB1. Several media analysts have moved him up into top 25 players overall and this was before his combine.

 

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Ranking the best cornerbacks from the 2022 NFL season | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF

Sauce Gardner headlines PFF's 2022 cornerback rankings.

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[Old Lion]

Best cornerbacks available in the 2023 NFL Draft and free agency | NFL Draft | PFF

Jamel Dean is the best free-agent cornerback available this offseason, while Jalen Ramsey and Kenny Moore II are top options for teams that might want to explore a trade.

www.pff.com

BEST FREE AGENTS (RANK AMONG PFF’S TOP 100 FREE AGENTS)​

1. Jamel Dean (5)
2. James Bradberry (15)
3. Cameron Sutton (23)
4. Jonathan Jones (32)
5. Patrick Peterson (41)
6. Byron Murphy Jr. (43)
7. Marcus Peters (54)
8. Emmanuel Moseley (N/A)
9. Sean Murphy-Bunting (N/A)
10. Eli Apple (N/A)

BEST CBS IN THE 2023 NFL DRAFT (PFF BIG BOARD RANK)​

1. Devon Witherspoon, Illinois (6)
2. Christian Gonzalez, Oregon (10)
3. Joey Porter Jr., Penn State (21)
4. Deonte Banks, Maryland (23)
5. Tyrique Stevenson, Miami (39)
6. Emmanuel Forbes, Mississippi State (42)
7. Garrett Williams, Syracuse (49)
8. Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, TCU (60)
9. Eli Ricks, Alabama (63)
10. Cam Smith, South Carolina (69)

No Ringo? Hmmm.....

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

No Ringo? Hmmm.....

I wonder why.

 

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Detroit Lions re-sign center Ross Pierschbacher

The Detroit Lions have re-signed Ross Pierschbacher, adding depth at center.

www.prideofdetroit.com

Pierschbacher was a restricted free agent, meaning the Lions could have offered him a tender at a set contract value (minimum $2.6 million), but the Lions opted to forego that option and just sign him to a new contract instead. That’s a good sign the deal will be significantly less than that minimum.

Report: Detroit Lions offer ERFA tender to Anthony Pittman

Special teams ace Anthony Pittman is expected back in 2023 after the Detroit Lions offered him an ERFA tender. Here’s what that means:

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In short, the Lions have offered Pittman a one-year contract at the salary minimum, and now Pittman must decide whether he wants to sign that contract or sit out the 2023 season. Those are his only two options.

 

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Does anyone on this board still think Holmes needs to sign a proven, reliable, veteran outside CB that can immediately step into a starting role to add to the mix as a just in case scenario?

I cannot fathom Holmes only relying upon Okudah, Jacobs and a rookie for starter roles as outside CB1 and CB2.

 

[Mebert]

Does anyone on this board still think Holmes needs to sign a proven, reliable, veteran outside CB that can immediately step into a starting role to add to the mix as a just in case scenario?

I cannot fathom Holmes only relying upon Okudah, Jacobs and a rookie for starter roles as outside CB1 and CB2.

I think for sure we need one. Can't count on a rookie dominating out the gate no matter where we draft them.

 

[Gulf of Brazil]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Chark in a HYG or even Bears Jersey next season.

PFF projects contracts of Detroit Lions’ top free agents

Six Detroit Lions unrestricted free agents made PFF’s top 200 UFA list and they project the value of each players next contract.

www.prideofdetroit.com

Pro Football Focus (PFF) also has a 2023 NFL free agency tracker and their latest update ranked the top 201 potential unrestricted free agents, of which the Lions are represented with six of their UFAs. One of the neat things about PFF’s tracker is that not only do they rank the players across the league, but they also provided projected contracts for each.

DJ Chark, WR​

POD team rank: 2nd
PFF NFL rank: 58th
Previous contract: 1 year, $10 million (fully guaranteed)
PFF projected salary: 3 years, $35 million ($23.5 million guaranteed)

 

[Mebert]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Chark in a HYG or even Bears Jersey next season.

PFF projects contracts of Detroit Lions’ top free agents

Six Detroit Lions unrestricted free agents made PFF’s top 200 UFA list and they project the value of each players next contract.

www.prideofdetroit.com

Pro Football Focus (PFF) also has a 2023 NFL free agency tracker and their latest update ranked the top 201 potential unrestricted free agents, of which the Lions are represented with six of their UFAs. One of the neat things about PFF’s tracker is that not only do they rank the players across the league, but they also provided projected contracts for each.

DJ Chark, WR​

POD team rank: 2nd
PFF NFL rank: 58th
Previous contract: 1 year, $10 million (fully guaranteed)
PFF projected salary: 3 years, $35 million ($23.5 million guaranteed)

Normally I view this as a chance for a comp pick, but I think Lions will be spending some this off season. Losing him will be for absolutely nothing. It still may be best.