Lions conform to handle unfastened agent CB D.J. Reed after arising quick in playoffs

Cornerback D.J. Reed has reportedly agreed to depart the Jets for the Lions. (Picture through Sarah Stier/Getty Pictures)The Detroit Lions offense is at a championship degree. The protection would possibly had been at that degree too final season, however accidents ravaged it. That resulted in Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders transferring the ball simply throughout a surprising divisional spherical playoff disenchanted at Detroit.The Lions have numerous large contracts at the books, however they are nonetheless discovering tactics to support the protection.The Lions agreed to phrases with former New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed, ranked through many as the highest cornerback to be had in unfastened company, to a three-year, $48 million deal consistent with The Athletic.Reed will flip 29 throughout the 2025 season, which is a little older on the cornerback place. Reed did not get the highest contract amongst free-agent cornerbacks — Carlton Davis III left the Lions for a three-year, $60 million handle the New England Patriots consistent with reviews — however it is nonetheless a excellent payday for a productive participant.Reed spent two seasons with the 49ers and two extra with the Seahawks sooner than coming to the Jets. He settled in there, continuously overshadowed through fellow Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner however as part of a robust protection over his 3 seasons in New York.The Lions will nonetheless search for tactics to support the protection, however hope getting avid gamers wholesome will assist. The go back of defensive finish Aidan Hutchinson specifically shall be a large spice up. The Lions misplaced Davis in unfastened company however rebounded briefly so as to add some other most sensible choice in Reed.The Lions have misplaced their final two playoff video games in heartbreaking style. The 45-31 loss to the Commanders used to be a sign that there used to be nonetheless paintings to be performed at the defensive aspect.