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Detroit Lions land more CB help, agree to terms with Rashaan Melvin

Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down the Lions' newest free-agent additions, and debate what else they need, March 14, 2019 in Allen Park.

The Detroit Lions are adding another former New England Patriot to their defense.

The Lions and cornerback Rashaan Melvin agreed to a one-year deal Friday night that could be worth as much as $3.5 million.

Melvin made seven starts last season for the Oakland Raiders, and spent part of the 2015 season playing for Lions coach Matt Patricia in New England.

He's the third ex-Patriot the Lions have added to their defense this offseason, and the fourth ex-Patriot overall.