As free agency approaches in the NFL, the most basic form of the free agency process is the tendering of restricted free agents. It’s a simple “yay or nay” proposition for a team.
For the Detroit Lions, it’s an apparent “nay” on pending ERFA Khalil Dorsey. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Lions will not extend the required tender offer to Dorsey, who played cornerback and also had some special teams and return specialist duty for Detroit in 2023.
The 25-year-old has been in the NFL since 2020 with the Ravens, but he’s only played for Baltimore that year and Detroit this past season. He is now free to sign with any other team without any recompense to the Lions.
Th# Lions are not picking up CB/KR Khalil Dorsey's exclusive rights tender, per source.
Dorsey, who finished the year with 11 tackles, one pass deflection and 244 kick return yards, is set to hit free agency.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) February 28, 2024