It’s pretty well known that cornerback, edge rusher and guard are the biggest needs for the Detroit Lions this offseason. Bleacher Report’s NFL scouting department didn’t disagree. But in an exercise identifying each team’s under-the-radar needs, BR named safety, wide receiver and defensive tackle other areas of the roster the Lions could address this offseason. The BR team argued that at defensive tackle, veteran DaQuan Jones could be a nice fit.
Jones’ 2-year deal with the Buffalo Bills is expiring. He will become an unrestricted free agent in March.
“Given Detroit’s cap situation and open playoff window, adding a veteran who can contribute right away would be logical,” wrote the BR scouting department. “Paying to acquire a tackle like DaQuan Jones or Justin Madubuike would be a bit of a luxury move but it would leave Detroit virtually free of weaknesses in the front seven.”
According to Spotrac, Jones has made just north of $43 million in his 10-year NFL career. His most recent deal was a 2-year, $14 million contract with the Bills.
In 2023, he posted 16 combined tackles, including 4 tackles for loss. He also had 5 quarterback hits and 2.5 sacks in 7 games.
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