6 free agent CBs the Lions should explore signing in 2020

It’s a great FA cornerback class with players available at all levels of the price range

Logan Ryan, Titans

Ryan is an obvious target for the Lions. He came up with the New England Patriots under Matt Patricia, and he’s spent the last couple of seasons operating in the same base defense in Tennessee.

The 29-year-old has always been hit-and-miss with his coverage on the outside. No player faced more targeted throws in 2019 than Ryan, and he didn’t deter them with enough positive plays. He’s at his best as a No. 2 opposite a true No. 1, which makes him a good fit with Darius Slay on the roster. His ability to play press-man on the outside and work with the safeties is tailor-made for the Lions defense.

Ryan is incredibly active as a tackler, for better and for worse. According to Pro Football Focus, Ryan missed more tackles (17) in 2019 than any other CB. Of course he also made more (83) than any other CB, an indication of how heavily involved he is in run support and his awareness in coverage when he’s not the targeted cover man.