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The Detroit Lions’ new cornerbacks must perform better than their predecessors
In 2019, no NFL team surrendered more yards through the air than the Detroit Lions. They’re hoping that a remodeled cornerback unit can help lift their passing defense out of the mud this fall.
Alongside returning veteran slot cornerback Justin Coleman, the Lions are banking on a pair of newcomers to help prevent a repeat performance of last season, when they were too often at the mercy of opposing passing attacks. These personnel decisions come with substantial risks, however.