In back-to-back days, the Lions signed a free agent who had an early season-ending injury last year. Previously, it was Derrick Barnes who received a 3-year contract worth $25.5 million. This time, it's Marcus Davenport who got a 1-year deal worth up to $4.
The Lions are coming off a 15-2 season that ended with a divisional round playoff loss to the Washington Commanders. They have 14 unrestricted free agents on the defensive side of the ball, including starting cornerback Carlton Davis III, oft-injured defensive end Marcus Davenport and versatile defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike.