The Detroit Lions spent the hours before the NFL's legal tampering window opened Monday afternoon taking care of some in-house priorities. The team reached a new, two-year extension with veteran defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs shortly before taking care of six exclusive-rights free agents, including tight end Brock Wright and running back Craig Reynolds.
The legal tampering period, also known as the NFL's negotiating window, is the precursor to the start of the new league year Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m., when contracts officially expire and free agents are allowed to join another team.