By now Lions fans have a pretty solid idea and opinion on what Detroit has done in the first few days of free agency. But what about the other three teams in the NFC North?
Here is what the Bears, Packers and Vikings have added to their rosters since the 2020 NFL free agency period opened last week.
Chicago Bears
The Bears have been relatively busy. Not to the extent of the Lions, but Chicago GM Ryan Pace has churned some talent.
Signed EDGE Robert Quinn, adding another big-ticket (5 years, $70 million) pass rusher opposite Khalil Mack. Quinn bagged 11.5 sacks in 14 games for Dallas in 2019.
Traded a fourth-round pick to the Jaguars for QB Nick Foles. Either the Mitchell Trubisky era is over for the Bears or they’ve gone way overboard in replacing backup Chase Daniel, now with the Lions.
Signed TE Jimmy Graham for two years and $16 million, a steep price for a fading talent with a significantly lower red-zone catch percentage (Graham is under 35 percent) than Eric Ebron over the last two years.
Signed TE Demetrius Harris, adding another tight end who’s not good in the red zone. At least Harris can (sort of) block…
Re-signed DE Brent Urban, an underrated move to keep an underrated, useful player.
Added safety Jordan Lucas and CB Artie Burns. Backups.