A six-time Pro Bowl receiver, the Lions’ free agent appeal has secured a $80 million contract in Detroit.

A six-time Pro Bowl receiver, the Lions’ free agent appeal has secured a $80 million contract in Detroit. The Detroit Lions may consider adding an additional wide receiver prior to the draft in order to improve upon Tim Patrick at the No.

3 position on the depth chart. The wide receiver market in free agency is currently devoid of many exciting names. However, Kyle Soppe of Pro Football Network believes that the Lions should sign one of the top players at the position, Chicago Bears free agent receiver Keenan Allen.

Allen had a down year by his standards in 2024, but he was still productive as the No.2 pass-catching option in Chicago’s offence, accumulating 70 receptions for 744 yards and seven touchdowns. The six-time Pro Bowler has recorded over 100 receptions in five seasons and over 1,000 receiving yards in four seasons. Allen remains a dependable performer, despite his age. The Lions should consider signing him if the price is reasonable. Allen, like Amon-Ra St.

Brown, is at his best in the slot. However, the veteran also possesses the ability to play on the outside, making him an ideal complement to St.Brown. Allen would serve as an invaluable security blanket for quarterback Jared Goff and would contribute valuable experience to Detroit’s wide receiver corps. Spotrac anticipates that Allen will secure a two-year contract valued at $22.1 million, which equates to approximately $11 million per season.

Therefore, the cost of signing the former Charger should be minimal. Although the Lions do not have a pressing need for a wide receiver, Keenan Allen has the potential to elevate the offence to the next level. If he is amenable to a team-friendly contract, general manager Brad Holmes should consider signing the astute pass catcher.