The Detroit Lions are unlikely to sign a free agency wide receiver prior to training camp.
According to the Detroit Lions Podcast, a representative for a current free agent stated that Detroit’s front management is not interested in signing a wide receiver before training camp.
“I know they’re excited about what they’ve got in him, and that’s why they’re not pursuing any other wide receivers and you will not see other wide receivers brought in,” Jeff Risdon, a Lions writer, told ESPN. “Agents asked. According to an agent for a current free agent, Detroit is not interested in signing any receivers at this time.
Naturally, if an injury occurs or players do not perform as expected during training camp, Detroit may once again be looking for roster additions.
“Now that could change once camp starts or someone gets hurt or maybe the Tom Kennedy roller coaster isn’t worth riding again. Maybe they want something different there, maybe Antoine Green isn’t coming along as well as hoped,” Risdon explained. “I did see some progress from him this spring.”
The Lions look to be pleased with the receivers and their current depth chart positions as training camp begins.
“They’re pretty good, with the top four being Amon-Ra, Jamo, Kalif Raymond, and DPJ. They’re okay with it internally. If they had the opportunity to improve, they will, but they do not see it right now,” Risdon stated. “They don’t regard it as a necessity, not nearly as much as many of the fans do. That’s right from the coaches and the horse’s mouth.
