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The first day of NFL free agency is out of the way and the Detroit Lions were not very active right off the bat. After four years of covering Brad Holmes

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Lions Re-Signing Veteran OL Dan Skipper

Jeremy Fowler reports that the Lions are re-signing veteran OL Dan Skipper to a one-year contract. Skipper, 30, originally signed on with the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas back in 2017.

Carlton Davis News / Shutdown Corner / March 10

Carlton Davis, Patriots reportedly agree on 3-year, $60M deal

Carlton Davis is reportedly signing a three-year, $60 million deal with the New England Patriots, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Davis is also getting a reported $34.5 million guaranteed.

NFL News / Side Lion Report / March 10

NFL analyst thinks Lions made a 'home run signing' in DJ Reed

After losing Carlton Davis to a big contract with the New England Patriots, the Detroit Lions moved quickly to agree to terms with his replacement in DJ Reed.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 10

2025 Free Agency: How Early Signings Impact Detroit Lions

The legal tampering period has officially started and a handful of NFL teams have already come to agreements with external free agents to bolster their rosters.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 10

Patriots bolster defense in deal-making frenzy

With the NFL's legal tampering period underway, the New England Patriots have begun to completely remodel their defense with a flurry of deals.

Patriots To Sign CB Carlton Davis

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J. Reed News / ESPN / March 10

Sources: Lions to sign CB Reed to replace Davis

The Detroit Lions have agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract with free agent cornerback D.J. Reed, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Carlton Davis News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Lions Sign Top Free Agent Cornerback to $48 Million Deal as Carlton Davis Replacement

It didn't take long for the Detroit Lions to find their replacement for Carlton Davis. Davis was set to test the free agent market this offseason after spending a year in Detroit and immediately found a new team.

Derrick Barnes News / Side Lion Report / March 10

Derrick Barnes says he'll be ready for Lions' offseason program

A major injury in a contract year is never ideal, but that's what happened to Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes when he suffered a torn MCL and PCL in his right knee after being cut blocked in Week 3 last season against the Arizona Cardinals.

Carlton Davis News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 10

Patriots Signing CB Carlton Davis For Three Years, $60M

According to Adam Schefter, the Patriots are signing veteran CB Carlton Davis to a three-year, $60 million deal. Schefter adds the contract contains $34.5 million fully guaranteed.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 10

Lions rumors: Insider suggests 3 targets after releasing Za’Darius Smith

The Detroit Lions had one of their best season ever in 2024. Detroit won 15 games and secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs, both franchise firsts.

Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / March 10

Lions have a colossal free-agency risk staring in their eyes

Before the beginning of NFL free agency, or even the legal tampering period which begins Monday, the Detroit Lions have made a couple of moves. Two significant moves came within their pass rushers as they opted to re-sign Marcus Davenport while then releasing Za'Darius Smith.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 10

Marcus Davenport Lions 2025 Contract Details Revealed

The initial reaction of Detroit Lions supporters was not all that favorable when it was announced veteran defensive end Marcus Davenport was returning in 2025.

Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / March 10

What You Need to Know About Detroit Lions Legal Tampering

The NFL has specific rules about when teams like the Detroit Lions can and cannot negotiate with National Football League free agents. Detroit's front office can legally begin entering into contract talks and agreements with external free agents staring at noon on Monday.

Brad Holmes News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Final Detroit Lions free agency predictions, Brad Holmes makes some splashes, but also loses some beloved players to other teams for caps sake

Here we are Detroit Lions fans. Today is the day that free agency craziness begins. At noon ET, the legal tampering period will begin and teams can start agreeing to terms with free agents. Before that goes down, we want to take one final shot at our predictions for the Lions in free agency.

Carlton Davis News / Side Lion Report / March 9

Carlton Davis further confirms he won't be coming back to the Lions

Based on what he said about playing for Dan Campbell, it seemed possible Carlton Davis would be back with the Detroit Lions as he hit free agency. But reality said he would and should see what else is out there, and it's always been possible he'd be able to get more than the Lions would be able to pay.

Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Lions Release Former All-Pro to Open Cap Space

The Detroit Lions have made another notable move on the edge before the beginning of free agency. Last night it was the surprising decision to bring Marcus Davenport back for another season on a $4.75 million contract.

Detroit Lions News / Pro Football Rumors / March 9

Lions to release three-time Pro Bowl DE

The Lions will let a prominent defender hit the market.

Lions re-sign former first-round pick

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Lions re-sign former first-round pick

The former first-round pick has bounced around in the last couple years since his contract with the Saints expired, but it looks like he’ll remain in Detroit for a second season in 2025.

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Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 8

Lions Signing LB Zeke Turner To One-Year Extension

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Lions are signing LB and special teams ace Zeke Turner to a one-year extension. He made a base salary of $1.125 million in 2024 with a cap number of $437,778.