NFL Free Agency Preview: Defensive Backs ( 2019 )

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Panthers releasing Captain Munnerlyn


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Even if the Lions have interest in Captain Munnerlyn, who turns 31 next month, it's hard to imagine it will be at numbers remotely close to the contract the Panthers gave him in 2017.



Panthers sign CB Captain Munnerlyn away from Vikings with lucrative deal

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Report: Giants unlikely to tag Landon Collins


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Landon Collins is very likely heading towards a big payday. I don't anticipate the Lions being the team that lands his services.

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Ravens cut Eric Weddle


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Eric Weddle had 10 interceptions in the previous two seasons with the Ravens before having none in the 2018 season. The price would probably have to be much lower for the Lions to make a concerted effort to sign Weddle.

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Giants tell Landon Collins he is free to go


Landon Collins will hit the open market, but could he fit next to Quandre Diggs?

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The Bovada odds certainly surprised me'


Even factoring in that the Lions often using 3 Safeties, the Alabama, and NY Giants connections, the cost of the Lions signing Landon Collins easily could exceed his value for the Lions.

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Lions defenders really want Landon Collins to sign with Detroit

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One obstacle the Lions will have if seriously interested in Landon Collins is if he wants to go to another team in the NFC East in order to play against the Giants twice a season.

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Why signing Landon Collins makes sense for Detroit Lions in free agency

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So much depends on the cost of signing Landon Collins and how well he will fit from a scheme and roster efficiency standpoint.

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Report: Teams calling about trading for Tashaun Gipson

Report: Tashaun Gipson among cuts in Jacksonville

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Tashaun Gipson turns 29 in August. At the price it will probably take to sign him, he easily could be a better value signing than Landon Collins.

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Chargers to sever ties with Jahleel Addae


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At a much lower price, Jahleel Addae ( who played his college ball with Central Michigan ) would be someone the Lions should seriously consider.

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Bears sign cornerback Buster Skrine

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Bryce Callahan is a better Nickel CB option than Buster Skrine. It remains to be seen the difference in contracts between the two players.

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Detroit Lions free agency preview: Landon Collins looms large

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This article was written before the Lions released Nevin Lawson and agreed to a 4 year contract with Justin Coleman.

Lions release CB Nevin Lawson

Lions agree 4 yr deal with CB Justin Coleman ( UFA-Seahawks)

The Lions still need a # 2 CB, and additional depth at CB and Safety. The latter even if Tavon Wilson isn't a salary cap casualty. If the Lions go the FA route as part of a potential solution, waiting for prices to drop probably is the best way to proceed.

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Report: Dolphins to sign Eric Rowe to one-year deal


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Eric Rowe is a player with Patriots connections under Matt Patricia I'm glad the Lions didn't sign. This dates back to his Eagles days when Calvin Johnson schooled him in the Lions lopsided Thanksgiving Day win in 2015.

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Colts keeping cornerback Pierre Desir

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At a somewhat lower price, Pierre Desir would have been a good acquisition, when combined with the Justin Coleman addition.

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Ronald Darby visiting Chiefs tonight

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Ronald Darby is coming off a torn ACL. Even with coming off the injury, Darby is going likely land a high value contract on a per year basis.


I hope the Lions get a chance to bring him in for a visit.. But I'm not anticipating Darby will still be on the open market beyond tomorrow or early Friday.

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Falcons won’t tender Brian Poole


Brian Poole will visit Jets


Brian Poole scheduled to meet with Bengals



Jets sign Brian Poole

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This looks like a good contract decision by the Jets, when looking at the FA market for CBs that are primarily Nickel / Slot CBs.

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Ronald Darby re-signs with Eagles

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The chances of the Lions drafting a CB in the top 2 Rounds next month have increased.