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Lions get more help up front, agreeing to deal with nose tackle Danny Shelton

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions have addressed a big need with an even bigger body, agreeing to a two-year deal with 345-pound nose tackle Danny Shelton.

The player's agent confirmed it's a two-year deal. According to ESPN, the contract is worth $8 million.

Shelton, a former first-round pick out of Washington, played his first three seasons with the Cleveland Browns before he was traded to the New England Patriots prior to the 2018 season.