More news continues to come out of the NFC North. The Lions are signing Josh Reynolds to a two-year contract, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network (Twitter link).
Garafolo adds that the deal is worth up to $12MM. That’s quite the pay raise from the one-year, $1.75MM he signed for last offseason with the Titans. There was plenty optimism surrounding the former fourth rounder at that point, as he was coming off a career year (52 catches, 618 yards, two touchdowns) during his final season with the Rams.
Instead, Reynolds only played five games in Nashville, recording just 10 catches. Stuck behind not only A.J. Brown but also fellow offseason acquisition Julio Jones on the depth chart, he asked to be released to find a new home for the rest of the campaign. That request was granted, and he was claimed off waivers by the Lions.
Reunited with quarterback Jared Goff, his play took off. In seven contests, he averaged 16 yards per catch, totalling 306 yards and two touchdowns. On a team lacking pass-catching options besides T.J. Hockenson and breakout rookie WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, the 27-year-old could fill in comfortably as at least least a reliable secondary option.
Garafolo also notes that the Lions were eager to get this deal done before the start of free agency next week. With Reynolds in place, another notable piece of business has been taken care of.
Good move Motown
He’s my fantasy sleeper pick next yr
Way too much money for a fringe wr 5 guy
Maybe a WR5 on the Rams. Once he was signed, he was easily their third best target.
Great idea until the Lions inevitably decide to move on from Goff.
It’s only a 2-year deal. I don’t see Goff being the starter in Detroit much more than another year or two anyway.
Glad to see them bring back Reynolds. He has that deep ball threat with Goff down. Great chemistry and the Lions need pass catchers so this is great news.
Just read the Broncos are releasing DaeSean Hamilton. Dude was a stud at Penn State. Get on him, Detroit!