3 Free Agent Cornerbacks Lions Could Target in Free Agency

The Lions should explore signing these three cornerbacks in free agency

Many expect the Lions to bolster their secondary -- both in the draft and via free agency. 

Could Detroit look to Ohio State's Jeff Okudah to come in and complement veteran cornerback Darius Slay?

One of the biggest question marks is whether or not Slay will negotiate a new long-term contract with Detroit. 

It is obvious he is seeking a hefty raise. 

That would expedite a trade of Slay this offseason, leaving Detroit with a void in the secondary that could be filled via free agency. 

These three impending free-agent corners could be targeted by the Lions this offseason:  

Broncos Chris Harris Jr.

Ahead of last year's trade deadline, the Lions reportedly tried to trade for Harris.

He's an experienced cornerback who also has ties to new Lions defensive coordinator Cory Undlin. 

He is viewed as still being a capable starter, and would fit the Lions' needs. 

Titans Logan Ryan 

Tennessee’s top cornerback had his season end in 2018 when he broke his fibula. 

He rebounded nicely in 2019, and helped the Titans secure a 20-13 victory over the New England Patriots in the AFC wild card round. 

Ryan intercepted Patriots quarterback Tom Brady late to propel the Titans to the divisional round.

Eagles Ronald Darby

Another free-agent cornerback that is familiar with Undlin and may be Detroit's first choice. 

Despite injury concerns, Darby is still considered by many to be one of the better defensive backs in the league.

With the Eagles, Darby has missed a slew of games due to injury. 

Subsequently, some Philadelphia fans are ready to move on from Darby.

According to NFL scouts, Darby possesses very good athletic ability, elite acceleration and burst, very good jumping ability and above-average speed.

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