Allen Park — The Detroit Lions checked the first item off the team's offseason shopping list Monday morning, signing veteran slot receiver Danny Amendola.
Amendola, 33, was released by the Dolphins on Friday. Sticking with team policy, the Lions didn't announce contract terms, but multiple reports indicated it's a one-year deal worth up to $5.75 million with incentives.
"Miami and I had a few conversations and decided it wasn’t going to be the best fit for me," Amendola said on a conference call. "That’s the way this business works. I understand you can’t play football forever, so I wanted to get ultimately in the best spot for me, the best spot for my family and continue my career here in Detroit.