The Detroit Lions are making a veteran addition to the secondary. According to a report from Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus, the Lions are signing free agent cornerback Mike Hughes to a one-year contract.
Hughes, 25, spent the 2021 season with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL draft and played his first three years for the Vikings.
He’s coming off his best NFL season. After struggling while primarily working in the slot in Minnesota, Hughes played almost exclusively on the outside in Kansas City and turned in much better results.
Per Kyed, it’s a one-year deal worth $3.5 million, though the signing and the deal are not official at this time.