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Tim Boyle Will Re-Sign with Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions will bring back backup quarterback Tim Boyle.

John Maakaron

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The Detroit Lions have made a decision on one of their backup quarterbacks. 

Heading into free agency, Detroit's front office had to decide if backups Tim Boyle and David Blough would return to play behind veteran Jared Goff. 

On Monday, it was reported by NFL Network that the Lions and Boyle had agreed on a one-year, $2 million contract extension. 

The new deal will pay the 27-year-old signal-caller $1.75 million in guaranteed money. Boyle also has the opportunity to earn an additional $500,000 in incentives. 

The backup was called upon in 2021 to play in five games, and started three in place of Goff. 

While the offense did not exactly light up the scoreboard with points, the coaching staff still feels confident in Boyle's arm and mobility. 

Unfortunately, Boyle's inexperience played a factor in his play out on the field. 

Prior to signing with Detroit, the veteran backup had not even tossed 10 career passes during the regular season, as he backed up a future Hall of Famer in Aaron Rodgers while with the Green Bay Packers. 

I’m not discouraged, I’m not,” Campbell said, following the Lions' loss to the Falcons. “He knows better than anybody, he’s got to learn from this and he’s got to cut those things out. But, there is some stuff in there that I’m pretty encouraged by.

“It’s easy to look at it and three interceptions and I know, but there is something about this guy and I think he’s going to get better. I think these reps are invaluable for him."

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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