Chris Board is off to Detroit. The Lions have signed the key special teamer, reports NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo (on Twitter).
Board joined the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of North Dakota State in 2018, and he ended up missing only a pair of games during his four seasons in Baltimore. He took on a larger defensive role as his career went on, culminating in a 2021 campaign where he finished with a career-high 337 defensive snaps.
The 26-year-old ultimately finished last season with a career-high 41 tackles. Board has 94 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles in his career.
Considering his production, the Ravens made an effort to re-sign the free agent, per Garafolo. Instead, Board is off to Detroit to compete for a starting gig.
Missed the Chris Board is off the Board line
Nice ST player but he isn’t gonna move the needle. If he starts in Detroit I’d say things have not gone according to plan for them.
Looks like a Reeves-Maybin replacement
Board had a career year last season with increased playing time. He apparently really liked the culture developing in Detroit. Seems like a good signing.