Multiple sources are reporting that the Detroit Lions have come to an agreement with former Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant.
The deal was first announced by ESPN Analyst Jordan Schultz, who also included the terms of the deal — 2-years worth $21 million, with $14 million guaranteed.
CB Desmond Trufant is signing with the #Lions, per source. The deal is for 2 years, $21M, $14M guaranteed.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 18, 2020
The former first-round pick in 2013 — now 29-years old — was coming off a four-interception season before he went down with a broken forearm in Week 14. After spending his entire career with the Falcons, they released him in a cost-cutting move just two days ago.
At 6-0, 190 pounds, with 4.38-second speed, and an impressive 6.67second 3-cone drill time, Trufant checks off all the athletic boxes the Lions’ desire in their cornerbacks.
Over his seven years in the NFL, his overall Pro Football grades ranged from 69.5 to 82.8, with his coverage grade landing between 65 and 82.5, all above average scores.
Pairing Trufant and Darius Slay together would give the Lions a formidable tandem at outside corner, but there is a real possibility this makes a Slay trade a potential reality. We will have to wait and see.